Museum of Springfield History — Attraction in Springfield

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Overall, this is a nice part of the entire museum complex. It was my first visit and my immediate impression is that it was a transportation museum, not exactly a history museum. It wasn’t what I was expecting. For old car and motorcycle enthusiasts, you’ll love it. I was more looking for city, state or American history, and there was absolutely some of that, great exhibits too, but it’s not the focus.

That said, the museum is well laid out, very clean, accessible restrooms and elevators. It’s pointedly welcoming of LGBTQ and diverse communities. I found the security/staff to be friendly.

This establishment is appropriate for people of all ages. Can accommodate mobility needs in terms of space and seating peppered around.

The cost is a bargain in my opinion. This is my first experience with a collection of museums all in a cluster with common parking. You simply walk from one to another at your leisure. If you spend time within a drivable distance, I would recommend a membership because chances are you’ll...

This was a very cool museum because I love cars and motorcycles and Springfield is the birthplace of the Indian motorcycle! Also, many people do not realize that Springfield MA is the birthplace of Friendly's Ice Cream, Brighams, Colombia bicycle, a hot bed of anti-slavery sentiment before the civil war, Peerlesa hand cuffs, Smith & Wesson gin manufacturers, and a whole lot more! This was a great museum to visit and it's not too big to get done in under an...

Whether you just visiting Springfield, or you live here, this part of the Springfield Museum complex is well worth the visit. So much of Springfield has contributed to the quality of life in this country, in addition to its defense and progress. Once a mega for Victorian and Edwardian homes, in the Hill McKnight section of Springfield, are still many fine examples of this architecture. Visit these great museums and you'll see how great life can be here in...