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About

MEMORIAL HALL MUSEUM

Since 1880, Memorial Hall Museum has preserved and exhibited a diverse collection of the region’s art, history, and culture. The collection includes fine and decorative arts, Indigenous arts and artifacts, textiles, military items, photography, and much more.

 

Volunteers

Memorial Hall Museum was founded by volunteers and continues to rely on volunteers today.

  • Get hands-on with the collection in the curatorial office by researching old objects and/or cataloguing new donations.
  • Work directly with visitors by sharing the many stories preserved throughout the museum.
  • Lend a hand setting up new exhibits and/or helping with special events. Interested in volunteering?

Let us know how you would like to help. For more info, please contact Ray Radigan at (413) 774-4466 or rradigan@deerfieldmuseum.org

 

Internships

Memorial Hall Museum hosts spring, summer, and fall semester internships for undergraduate and graduate students looking to pursue careers in many aspects of museum operations. Interns have the opportunity to work directly with the collection and participate in meaningful projects which serve as hands-on learning opportunities while benefiting the museum. For more info, please see the full internship description here.

 

LOCATION

8 Memorial St. Deerfield, MA 01342

 

HOURS

May: Weekends 11:00-4:30

June through October: Tuesday – Sunday 11:00-4:30

November through April: Closed for the season

 

ADMISSION

FREE!

 

PARKING

Free parking is available on Memorial Street in front of the musuem.

Memorial Hall Museum

STAFF

TIM NEUMANN
Executive Director
RAY RADIGAN
Curator & Assistant Director
TOM MERSHON
Facilities Manager, Guide
JILLIAN GOCHINSKI
Curatorial Assistant
LINDSAY KRUZLIC
Curatorial Assistant

Cute little museum that is currently free for an anniversary year with exhibits on the town's 1704 raid, music, architecture, ceramics, etc. from the town (and region's) history. There's a lot of cool artifacts including a door that got slashed during the raid. There are a lot of rooms so it's actually quite a diverse collection and worth an hour-ish of your time. If you're in the area, it's a nice but small museum to visit.

Stephanie
Visitor

The people who work here are so nice and know all about New England history and Deerfield! A very strong and diverse collection of items, including a house door from the attack on the village in 1704!

Nicholas
Visitor

This museum was a fantastic place rich in local history/heritage while at the same time contextualizing the past in a way that makes it attainable to modern society. There are artifacts galore as well as several period rooms in which you can be transported back in time with only the use of one's imagination. Make sure to check out the door on the second floor. You'll know the one. It's halfway between the first and third floor. The accesability was very good with a dedicated ramp to enter and extremely helpful staff leading the way to and from the elevator. It is truly a museum one shouldn't miss when in the area.

Mr. E
Visitor

A true 5.0 if you love New England history! We visited on a Wednesday in early June, could have easily spent a few good hours here, but had to pace ourselves. For an old historic house adapted and expanded for use as a museum, it is surprisingly accessible to elder visitors that may have some mobility challenges. One of the few sites in Deerfield that allows photography inside. A special shout out to ‘Tom’ who could not have been more accommodating with our special mobility needs. The photos won’t do this place justice, so please visit for yourself. (Yes, they do have an elevator).

Dan
Visitor

Very nice museum. Went on father's day. Very enjoyable experience and very friendly staff. I recommend popping in if you are there. Coolest display is the door. This has a very interesting story.

Sean
Visitor

This is must see if you're in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The Arts and Crafts gallery on the third floor is swoon worthy! I was stunned with the vibrancy of the colors in the fabrics and threads, as well as the imaginativeness of the artists who made them. Yes you were time-travelling, but what I saw in that specific exhibition, felt timeless. Not to say that there isn't an incredible amount of things to view from long, long ago as well... Worth the detour~

HB
Visitor

We were driving through Old Deerfield enjoying a beautiful fall day and saw the Museum was open - with free admission no less. So of course we pulled over to visit and three (3!) hours later we walked out having learned so much about the history of this town. Fascinating collection, welcoming staff, and we liked the way they have rephrased some of the displays to put the raid in context of what was happening at the time. Kudos, Museum! Five stars and four thumbs up.

MARTHA
Visitor

I loved it. So much to see from quilts to dino fossils. So much history pre- sented in an interesting way. The exhibits are lovely. The staff is lovely. The memorial room really captured my imagination. 5 stars

CATHY
Visitor

I spent two hours there.. that should say it all.

ERNEST
Visitor
Get in touch

Tel. (413) 774-3768

mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org

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    Tue ‒ Thu: 09am ‒ 07pm
    Fri ‒ Mon: 09am ‒ 05pm

    Adults: $25
    Children & Students free

    673 12 Constitution Lane Massillon
    781-562-9355, 781-727-6090

    Memorial Hall Museum