Online Exhibits

Learn About Attleboro's Industrial History

Museum Hours

Th, Fri: 10AM-4PM, Sat: 10AM-2PM

View Our Museum Exhibits from Home

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Sports fans will love our Balfour exhibit. The World Series trophy, championship rings, press badges (and more) were made right here in Attleboro.
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Philip Kraczkowski sculpted the head of the prototype G.I. Joe doll. He also made busts, medallions, and more for famous figures including popes and presidents.

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See every detail of the 170-year-old Fire Queen that fought fires in Attleboro until about 1885. Includes rare historical photos of Attleboro fires.
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Our craftsman’s shop showcases a full workshop with the same tools and forge that you’d find if you visited a silversmith before the Civil War.
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Eugene Hunt made engravings using engine turning machines. Our exhibit has 7 of these machines along with many tools and finished products.
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Our military insignias and button exhibits have pieces that are 180 years old. Search for your regiment or check out our political buttons.
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See rare historical photos of Attleboro mills, explore various looms, and read about women’s experience in the textile industry.
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Our Wampanoag exhibit showcases the story of Attleboro’s first craftsmen and examples of their work from up to 8,000 years ago.

Additional Exhibits

There are sixteen other cases highlighting other tools, machines and industries and companies including Evans Case of North Attleboro, Leach and Garner Company, R. F. Simmons Company of Attleboro, Whiting and Davis Company of Plainville and American Souvenirs: Made in Attleboro” a tribute to the one hundred anniversary of the National Park Service features souvenirs made in Attleboro for many national parks between 1900-1960, Industrial Scales exhibits, featuring more than twenty scales used in the various industries in Attleboro, the Bay State Optical Company case featuring eye-glasses manufactured from 1840-1940, Knobby Krafters Company manufacturers of metal and plastic pins of all kinds, each exhibit or case features Attleboro area manufacturing companies. There is space for several temporary exhibits in the museum, recently we had an exhibit ” Jewelry Manufacturers of Attleboro: Birthplace of Jewelry Manufacturing in the United States” is on display.

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Plan Your Visit

Museum Hours

Thursday & Friday: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday: 10AM - 2PM
"Thursday Night at the Museum!" (A special presentation on the last Thursday of each month until 8PM.)

Visit for Free

Donations help keep our museum running, but visiting is free.

Guided Tours

Adults: $4, Children $3.