Location: Waltham
Top Things to do in Waltham
Top 6 Museums in Waltham, Massachusetts (MA)
Waltham (/ˈwɔːlθæm/) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the city was a prototype for 19th century industrial city planning, spawning what became known as the Waltham-Lowell system of labor and production. The city is now a center for research and higher education, home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. The population was 60,636 at the census in 2010.
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1. Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Houses early machinery for the local automobile, textile and watch- and clock-making industries.
Reviewed By tguss - Boston, United States
We spent a good couple hours here learning about all the industry that existed in Waltham during the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum staff gave a wonderful overview at the start of our visit which kicked off a lot of interesting exhibits. There is information about the Mill (the building the museum is in), the Watch Factory, Waltham Manufacturing Co., and more. Who knew there was so much history right in my backyard! Super fascinating visit that I enjoyed very much. If you're into local history / the Industrial Revolution, then this is the place for you!
2. Gore Place
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Gore Place is a 50-acre country estate in the city, a grand mansion steeped in history, a working farm, and an invaluable community resource. The Gores built their home in 1806. With the help of a Parisian architect, Rebecca planned the Federal-style mansion — a rare opportunity for a woman of the time. The Gores filled the house with locally made furniture and beautiful art, much of which remains in place today. Gore Place is located at 52 Gore St. in Waltham, just nine miles from the heart of Boston. The grounds are open to the public as a community resource. Tours: Monday through Friday on the hour at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm Saturdays on the hour at 12, 1, 2, and 3 pm Sundays: Closed
3. Rose Art Museum
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
4. Stonehurst The Robert Treat Paine Estate
5. Waltham Mills Artists Association
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. The Waltham Museum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
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