Top Things to do in
Top Hotels in Blackstone Valley
- 1. Beechwood Hotel
- 2. Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
- 3. Hampton Inn Auburn
- 4. Hampton Inn Pawtucket
- 5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Worcester
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Smithfield
- 7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Auburn Worcester
- 8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
- 10. Courtyard by Marriott Providence Lincoln
What to do and see in , Blackstone Valley: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in , Blackstone Valley including St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, Stage Right Studio for Arts & Wellness, Hearthside House, Candita Clayton Gallery, American Antiquarian Society, The Timothy Paine House Museum, Veterans Memorial Museum, HeARTspot Art Center and Gallery, Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center, Museum of Work and Culture.
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1. St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Landmark which was once the center of the Sentintellist movement with frescoes modeled after the Sistine Chapel.
Reviewed By maryjoh158
Even though Woonsocket may be a bit off your radar screen, this amazing former church is well worth a special trip. It is covered with beautiful frescoes, glorious stained glass windows from Chartres, France ( think Chartres Cathedral ) and magnificent Carrera marble everywhere. The pulpit in particular is incredible. Additionally, our wonderful tour guide brought St. Anne's alive through not only a wealth of information about the art and its creators but also regaled us with stories of the neighborhood, the parishioners who became models for some of the artwork and how this treasure of a building is being saved. It is so important to support the wonderful people trying so hard to save these often rather hidden away slices of our nation's history with very limited budgets to do so.
2. Stage Right Studio for Arts & Wellness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Hearthside House
4. Candita Clayton Gallery
5. American Antiquarian Society
6. The Timothy Paine House Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tour one of Worcester's oldest homes, still standing on its original foundation. Loyalist Timothy Paine began building in 1774, delaying completion until after the war. The property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Tucked amid aged oak trees (and nicknamed "The Oaks"), this special museum features many pieces of furniture formerly owned by the Paine family.
7. Veterans Memorial Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 296carolf
Wonderful Museum well displayed very informative children get to touch artifacts and learn history videos are running books available to borrow amazing place to visit
8. HeARTspot Art Center and Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
HeARTspot Art Center and Gallery is home to two galleries, an artist gift shop selling the wares of local artists and artisans and education center. Hosts occasional Paint and Wine nights. See website for current offerings and art show information.
9. Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center is a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to collecting and preserving the history of the nation's first state police organization. Through our educational programs, interactive displays, mobile museum, research library and historical exhibits we strive to be a resource for our community.
Reviewed By Lovelyliki
Please note the museum is no longer located in the old state police barracks on Worcester Street due a fire - it's now located on Providence Road - still in Grafton. We went to the wrong location & had to backtrack & arrived at 2:30 on a Tuesday. The officer gave us a one hour tour - even though the closing time is 3:00. He was very informative & answered all our questions. So much history here. My husband loved Sgt Toney's uniform at he used to work with him ("He never fit into that! he said!) & he also enjoyed seeing the 1977 Ford police car. They have recreated Norman Rockwell's "Runaway" scene which is lots of fun! You could easily spend 2 hours here. They are open every Tuesday & every other weekend.
10. Museum of Work and Culture
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Located in a 1915 textile mill, the museum is dedicated to the political and cultural lives of the working class. It also serves as a visitors center for the Blackstone Valley National Corridor.
Reviewed By mlussier2018 - Woonsocket, United States
The facility is clean and well organized, allowing the visitor to engage the displays in a chronological order. Staff is wonderful. Very much worth some time to view the offerings, which will bring back memories for many people who grew up in New England.
