Guided Highlight Tour

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Pe......More

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alikeâno reservation needed, just drop in and enjoy a midday dose of history! Guided Highlight Tours are FREE with admission. Book your tickets to the visit the OCHM today!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Guided Highlight Tour

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Pe......More

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alikeâno reservation needed, just drop in and enjoy a midday dose of history! Guided Highlight Tours are FREE with admission. Book your tickets to the visit the OCHM today!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Revolution in Motion

Join the Old Colony History Museum and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) â Robert Treat Paine Chapter as we pay tribute to Tauntonâs signer of the Declaration of Independence and kick off our celebration of 250 years of American independence.Reserve your free ti......More

Join the Old Colony History Museum and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) â Robert Treat Paine Chapter as we pay tribute to Tauntonâs signer of the Declaration of Independence and kick off our celebration of 250 years of American independence.Reserve your free tickets today thanks to the Creative SouthCoast Initiative Fund of the SouthCoast Community Foundation. Event Schedule11:00 AM â Revolutionary Walking TourCheck in at the museum and join a procession to the Robert Treat Paine statue for a wreath-laying ceremony with musket fire, followed by a guided walking tour of Tauntonâs Revolutionary history. 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM â Gallery Talk with Curator Bronson MichaudA short gallery talk in the Military Room featuring stories from the American Revolution through objects from the museumâs collection. (Same talk offered twice.) 2:00 PM â Guest Lecture: From Slaves to SoldiersLocal historian and reenactor Jason Roomes explores the African American experience in the American Revolution, including the story of his own ancestor. This event is supported by the Creative SouthCoast Initiative Fund of the SouthCoast Community Foundation. Thanks to this support, admission is free for all visitors however, advance registration is required. We are proud to be a part of ArtWeek SouthCoast 2026, a 10-day regional celebration of art, culture, and community across Southeastern Massachusetts, taking place May 8â17. Learn more at artweeksouthcoast.org. The OCHM is proud to offer free public programs, continuing our long tradition of providing accessible history and learning for all.

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Blue Star Museums

The Old Colony History Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 202......More

The Old Colony History Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Learn more and find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Guided Highlight Tour

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Pe......More

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alikeâno reservation needed, just drop in and enjoy a midday dose of history! Guided Highlight Tours are FREE with admission. Book your tickets to the visit the OCHM today!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Guided Highlight Tour

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Pe......More

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alikeâno reservation needed, just drop in and enjoy a midday dose of history! Guided Highlight Tours are FREE with admission. Book your tickets to the visit the OCHM today!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Guided Highlight Tour

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Pe......More

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alikeâno reservation needed, just drop in and enjoy a midday dose of history! Guided Highlight Tours are FREE with admission. Book your tickets to the visit the OCHM today!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Guided Highlight Tour

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Pe......More

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alikeâno reservation needed, just drop in and enjoy a midday dose of history! Guided Highlight Tours are FREE with admission. Book your tickets to the visit the OCHM today!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of American Science

Science belongs to the world. So why did Benjamin Franklin and his peers think that the United States was the best at it? This talk explores how Franklin and early American scientists defined science as a fundamentally American activity and helped the United States beco......More

Science belongs to the world. So why did Benjamin Franklin and his peers think that the United States was the best at it? This talk explores how Franklin and early American scientists defined science as a fundamentally American activity and helped the United States become a scientific powerhouse. Paul Rubinson is Professor of History at Bridgewater State University. He has written books on scientists and nuclear weapons and is the author of American Scientists and Human Rights from the Early Republic to the Cold War, forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. Join us in celebrating Americaâs 250th anniversary as we explore the local stories of the Old Colony that helped shape the nation. The OCHM is proud to offer free public programs, continuing our long tradition of providing accessible history and learning for all.

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

Guided Highlight Tour

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Pe......More

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, youâll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alikeâno reservation needed, just drop in and enjoy a midday dose of history! Guided Highlight Tours are FREE with admission. Book your tickets to the visit the OCHM today!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780

CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780