Old Colony History Museum

Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green
Taunton, Massachusetts
508-822-1622
www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/donate/

🏦 We are a local history museum in Taunton, MA open year-round for tours, research, programs and events.

🕐Our hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4 plus lots of evenings.

🎟We have a museum on two floors full of awesome things to see and learn about. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/exhibits/

🤝We host in-person and now virtual events to be able to share our history with as many people as po

ssible. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/events/

📨To stay up-to-date on all the great stuff we having going on, sign up for our email newsletter. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/email-update

💻Follow our blog on Medium for monthly local history stories delivered right to your inbox! https://ochm.medium.com/

🎁We offer locally-made products in our Gift Shop as well as some great souvenirs. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/shop/

👩‍🏫If you are a super history buff, we offer a membership with perks like free admission and invitations to special events. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/membership/

💞We are an independent, private non-profit and appreciate all of your support which allows us to do what we do.

📬 Check your inboxes!Our latest Old Colony History Museum email Update is on its way, packed with upcoming events, museu...
06/02/2026

📬 Check your inboxes!

Our latest Old Colony History Museum email Update is on its way, packed with upcoming events, museum news, exhibit updates, and more.

Not on our email list yet? Sign up today and be the first to hear about new programs, special events, and everything happening at the museum.

We'd love to keep you in the loop!

05/28/2026

Downtown Taunton has stories everywhere — you just have to know where to look.

Huge thanks to Taunton High School marketing intern Landon Soloway for putting together this promo video for the Old Colony History Museum. We love seeing the next generation help tell the story of this city in a fresh way.

If you’ve been meaning to stop by, consider this your reminder that there’s always something new to discover at OCHM.

Come spend an afternoon with us sometime soon. We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Daily at noon, our Highlight Tours offer a great way to experience the best of the museum in a short, engaging visit.Tou...
05/27/2026

Daily at noon, our Highlight Tours offer a great way to experience the best of the museum in a short, engaging visit.

Tours are offered daily at 12:00pm and are included with museum admission, making it an easy add-on whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to see something new.

Stop in, join a tour, and see what stories are waiting to be discovered.

The Old Colony History Museum may be closed today (5/23) for Memorial Day Weekend, but local history is always on! 📚🏛️Wh...
05/23/2026

The Old Colony History Museum may be closed today (5/23) for Memorial Day Weekend, but local history is always on! 📚🏛️

While our galleries are closed, you can still explore fascinating stories from Taunton and the Old Colony anytime through our:
• Blog posts: https://medium.com/
• Recorded programs: https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/recorded-programs/
• YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/
• Digital Resourcse: https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/digital/
AND MORE!

Dive into local history from the comfort of home and discover the people, places, and stories that shaped our community.

The Old Colony History Museum has been approved for a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) to sup...
05/22/2026

The Old Colony History Museum has been approved for a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) to support our transformative landscape renovation project that will improve accessibility, sustainability, and the visitor experience as we celebrate our 100th year in our historic building in downtown Taunton.

“On behalf of the Old Colony History Museum, we want to express our sincere gratitude to Mass Cultural Council, the Healey-Driscoll administration, and our state representatives for their continued investment in cultural organizations across Massachusetts. Along with support from additional generous donors, this grant will help us reimagine and restore the museum grounds with welcoming, historically sensitive, and environmentally sustainable landscaping that strengthens our connection to the community and enhances the experience for every visitor.”—Katie MacDonald, Executive Director

Thanks so much Governor Maura Healey for supporting the Fund! Your ongoing capital investment makes our state stronger.

What a wonderful evening at the Old Colony History Museum!Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for *Benjamin Fran...
05/21/2026

What a wonderful evening at the Old Colony History Museum!

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for *Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of American Science.* We loved spending the evening exploring the influence of one of America’s most fascinating founding figures with you.

A special thank you to Professor Paul Rubinson for sharing how science — while universal — has a uniquely American connection to freedom, democracy, and civic life through the story of Benjamin Franklin and early American innovation.

Thank you to all who continue to support local history, lifelong learning, and community programming at the museum. We’re excited for more Revolution 250 events ahead and can’t wait to see you at the next one! 🇺🇸⚡📚

Address

66 Church Green
Taunton, MA
02780

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15088221622

Website

https://ochmgiftshop.square.site/

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