Made in Massachusetts

The Museum is honoring the long history of inventiveness and craftsmanship in Massachusetts with a unique exhibition featuring objects from the early 18th century to the things we use today.

"Made in Massachusetts" presents items commonly found in the Massachusetts home during the last three centuries, from high-style decorative arts to the most mundane of household objects to the latest in computer technology now found in many homes. Themes include games and toys, with classic board games from Milton Bradley Company and Parker Brothers, along with examples of contemporary toys.

Representing the eclectic range of objects on view are household items, including kitchen tools of yesterday and today, and a sewing maching (ca. 1870) housed in a finely-crafted cabinet made by the Florence Sewing Machine Co. A special display of clocks, featuring wonderful examples from the Museum's collection of grandfather and shelf clocks, as well as a variety of contemporary timepieces, is a highlight.