PIONEER VALLEY MUSEUM OF INDISTRY ASSOCIATION

GREENFIELD, MA

The Pioneer Valley Museum of Industry Association (PVMI) is located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1926, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving the industrial history of the Connecticut River Valley. The museum is housed in the former Franklin County Jail, which was built in 1845. It features an array of interactive exhibits and displays related to the area's industrial heritage.

Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits that focus on the local iron and steel industry, the history of the Connecticut River, and the story of the Valley's workers. The museum also includes a replica of the first textile mill in the area, which was powered by the river. In addition, the museum features the reconstructed Greenfield Machine Works, the largest machine tool manufacturer in the state during the 19th century.

The museum also offers educational programs for adults and children, including lectures, workshops, and tours of the museum and its collections. Visitors can also explore the museum's library, which houses photographs, documents, and artifacts that tell the story of the Connecticut River Valley's industrial heritage.

The museum is open from April through October, and admission is free. The museum also offers special events throughout the year, such as craft fairs and antique car shows.

PIONEER VALLEY MUSEUM OF INDISTRY ASSOCIATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GREENFIELD MA. US MID #8402500816

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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GREENFIELD
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01301

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