Worcester Art Museum Museum
Art museum in Worcester, noted for varied collections
The Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts houses European and American paintings, decorative arts and antiquities. Visitors see period rooms, rotating exhibitions and a collection known for breadth across eras and media.
Worcester Art Museum at a Glance#
Address: Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609, USA
Website: https://www.worcesterart.org
Admission: Adults $18-$25 (varies by exhibition); check museum website for current ticketing
About Worcester Art Museum#
The Worcester Art Museum is an art museum in Worcester, Massachusetts, established in the late 19th century. Its permanent collection covers a broad chronological and geographic range, including European paintings, American art, Asian art, and antiquities.
Gallery spaces present both the museum’s historical holdings and rotating temporary exhibitions drawn from its collections and loans. The museum also hosts educational programs and outreach related to its collection.
The institution was founded in 1896 and is located near downtown Worcester, adjacent to public parks and cultural institutions in the city.
- Founding: Founded in 1896 and holds a permanent collection that spans ancient to modern art from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
How to Get to Worcester Art Museum#
Located a short walk from downtown Worcester. Reachable by car and local bus routes; parking available nearby. The museum is within easy walking distance of Union Station (regional rail) if arriving by train.
Tips for Visiting Worcester Art Museum#
- Check the museum's website for special exhibition schedules - rotating shows can be the highlight of a visit.
- Allow time for the American art collection and the European galleries; many visitors underestimate the scope of the holdings.
- Free or reduced admission days are offered periodically; check local listings for museum‑run events and late openings.
Best Time to Visit Worcester Art Museum#
Any time of year is fine for an indoor museum visit; check the exhibition calendar for special events.
Weather & Climate near Worcester Art Museum#
Worcester Art Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1195 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -10° - 1° | -10° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -10° - 2° | -9° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -4° - 7° | -2° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 20° | 14° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 17° | 11° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 11° | 3° | 112 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -6° - 4° | -5° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
