Children's Museums

Old Colony History Museum

Name: Old Colony History Museum
Address: 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, US
Telephone: (508) 822-1622
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (140 reviews)

📍 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780

📞 (508) 822-1622

🌐 www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Old Colony History Museum

Local history museum with many artifacts. History museum featuring thousands of regional artifacts, a research library & diverse exhibits. The museum covers over 350 years of regional history from 1639 to present, spanning a seven-town area from Rehoboth to Provincetown and Scituate to Dartmouth. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 140 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Focus: Old Colony regional history from 1639 to present
Best For: All ages — families, children, and historians
Hours: Open year-round

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️The museum covers over 350 years of regional history from 1639 to present, spanning a seven-town area from Rehoboth to Provincetown and Scituate to Dartmouth
⭐Features a dedicated research library supporting genealogical research, mentioned positively in multiple visitor reviews as a valuable resource for family history investigation
⭐Houses exhibits on King Philip's War, a significant colonial-era conflict, highlighted as a notable point of interest by visitors
⭐Contains thousands of regional artifacts across two floors with exhibits that span multiple time periods from colonialism through modern times

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Ask the friendly staff about genealogical research resources and tips for the Old Colony region — visitors specifically praised staff helpfulness with ancestry research, and the museum has a research library for this purpose.
💬Plan for two floors of exhibits covering 1639 to present — note there is no elevator, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for stairs. The spectacular staircase is worth the climb.
💡Don't miss the King Philip's War exhibits and colonial history sections, which visitors highlighted as particularly engaging and well-displayed throughout the museum.
💡Take advantage of guided highlight tours and rotating special exhibits to deepen your understanding of Old Colony regional history across different time periods.
💬Budget 1-2 hours for your visit as a well-curated museum offering something for all ages — it's described as 'well worth a short visit' but with enough depth across centuries to warrant thorough exploration.