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Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, Attleboro, MA
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Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

A local museum in Attleboro, Massachusetts, focused on the town's manufacturing past, including its jewelry trade and notable objects tied to sports and toys.

42 Union St, Attleboro, MA · Attleboro, MA

About Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

This Attleboro museum tells the story of the town's manufacturing heritage, with particular attention to its industries. Exhibits include a Balfour display of sports trophies and championship rings made locally, a sculptor's exhibit connected to the original G.I. Joe doll head, a historic fire engine that served the town into the 1880s, and a craftsman's shop with period silversmithing tools and a forge. Visitors can also use an audio tour that covers several objects. The museum runs guided tours for an additional fee and hosts historic presentations both on site and in the community.

  • #industrial history
  • #jewelry manufacturing
  • #local history
  • #audio tour
  • #guided tours

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