Museum days are such a fantastic way to spend a little time relaxing inside while also getting some good education There are lots of great museums in Rhode Island to pick and choose between. With natural history, living museums, and art galleries, you could spend a lot of your time in the Ocean State just strolling through spaces and learning. One museum we found particularly fascinating is the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket.
This beautiful and inspiring museum is located right on the banks of the Blackstone river.
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The goal of the museum of work and culture is to accurately tell the story of the immigrants who came to work in the mills along said river in search of the American dream.
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As a visitor, you get to follow the path of these immigrants by visiting various recreated settings that were a part of their daily lives
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The journey begins in a Canadian farmhouse and takes you through time to experience living and Working in Woonsocket as the century turned.
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There are nine immersive exhibits in total as well as a few extra artifacts and tidbits sprinkled throughout the space. There are even some hands on games for the kids and kids at heart in the group!
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The attention to detail is truly flawless, you will find yourself lingering in each spot wanting to make sure you don’t miss a single thing.
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What’s so cool about this museum is that it gives you a true peak into how people used to live and work over 100 years ago, right in the same area that they were doing just that.
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If you’re captivated by the history in this museum, there is an option to preserve some of your own family history here as well The Treasury of Life is a safety deposit box system for your families most storied treasures.
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And if you still haven’t gotten enough of learning about life along the Blackstone River, you can take a walking tour of the area offered by the museum!
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Are you interested in visiting the Museum of Works and Culture soon? They are open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30-4 p.m, and Saturday from 10 a.m-4 p.m. It is best to reserve tickets online to make sure you will have a spot for the day. Make sure to check their website and like their Facebook page for information about hours, special exhibits, and fun events!
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Look at this beautiful antique voting machine!
Your purchase of Treasury of Life box helps benefit the museum as well!
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Address: Museum of Work & Culture, 42 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA
