Memorial Hall Museum
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Memorial Hall Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving the history, art, and culture of the Deerfield, Massachusetts region as well as New England generally. Overseen by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, it opened in 1880.
attractions: Historic Deerfield, Flynt Center of Early New England Life, restaurants: Champney's Restaurant & Tavern
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Memorial Hall Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving the history, art, and culture of the Deerfield, Massachusetts region as well as New England generally. Overseen by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, it opened in 1880.
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Travellers, this museum, located in the original Deerfield academy building, is one of the oldest museums in the country. It was founded in 1880. The museum is filled with early American artifacts of all kinds. There is a room full of cookware, a room of quilts, clothing and shoes, pottery, dolls, and so much more. The dollhouse is amazing as is the shoe collection. The feet were tiny in those days. Most interesting is the front door that bears a tomahawk chop mark from a home that was attacked in the Indian raid on old Deerfield. Wonderful local museum. The staff is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all the questions. A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Open weekends. Check it out. We recommend.
Lisa DeWittLisa DeWitt
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This museum was a fantastic place rich in local history/heritage while at the same time contextualizing the past in a way that makes it attainable to modern society. There are artifacts galore as well as several period rooms in which you can be transported back in time with only the use of one's imagination. Make sure to check out the door on the second floor. You'll know the one. It's halfway between the first and third floor. The accesability was very good with a dedicated ramp to enter and extremely helpful staff leading the way to and from the elevator. It is truly a museum one shouldn't miss when in the area.
Mr. E.Mr. E.
10
A true 5.0 if you love New England history! We visited on a Wednesday in early June, could have easily spent a few good hours here, but had to pace ourselves. For an old historic house adapted and expanded for use as a museum, it is surprisingly accessible to elder visitors that may have some mobility challenges. One of the few sites in Deerfield that allows photography inside. A special shout out to ‘Tom’ who could not have been more accommodating with our special mobility needs. The photos won’t do this place justice, so please visit for yourself. (Yes, they do have an elevator).
Dan LynchDan Lynch
00
One of the best museums I’ve been to in my life. All the artifacts told the story of the Deerfield area and were so interesting and unique. The museum has been lovingly curated for centuries. The docents, Tom and Kay, made the whole experience so special. They’re incredibly friendly and excited about sharing their knowledge. The museum gift shop was a gem. Full of antiques and local crafts- nothing generic whatsoever. We had the best time at this museum and will remember it forever.
Sara ParrishSara Parrish
20
This is must see if you're in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The Arts and Crafts gallery on the third floor is swoon worthy! I was stunned with the vibrancy of the colors in the fabrics and threads, as well as the imaginativeness of the artists who made them. Yes you were time-travelling, but what I saw in that specific exhibition, felt timeless. Not to say that there isn't an incredible amount of things to view from long, long ago as well... Worth the detour~
HBHB
40
This place was absolutely amazing. Showed up for the Barbie exhibit as a sign caught my eye while visiting this town and was surprised at how much more was in there! I could spend days in there looking over all the amazing history and artifacts. The gentleman working there was so kind and very informative. We will be back to spend more time getting to look over each floor
RebekahRebekah
00
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Flynt Center of Early New England Life
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(413) 774-3768
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Website
memorialhalldeerfield.org
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