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Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield, MA

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Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History

A Springfield museum covering the city's history, inventions, and industry, with famous motorcycle, firearms, and automobile collections.

21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103 · Springfield, MA

About Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History

Part of Springfield Museums, this museum tells the story of Springfield and the Connecticut River Valley through exhibitions, collections, and interactive displays aimed at visitors of all ages. Its collections highlight the city's role in invention and manufacturing. Visitors can see a large set of Indian motorcycles, a firearms collection that includes many Smith & Wesson guns, and restored cars such as an 1899 Knox and a 1901 Crestmobile, plus 1920s Rolls-Royce roadsters. Rotating exhibitions and family programs give repeat visitors new material to explore.

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