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Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA

Photo: Roman mosaics dating between 2nd and 4th centuries AD, excavated at Antioch, Turkey, in the 1930s; I took this photog..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.

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Worcester Art Museum

A large art museum in Worcester whose collection spans ancient to modern works, with a notable arms and armor collection.

55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, USA · Worcester, MA

About Worcester Art Museum

The museum holds a very large collection of art from many cultures and periods, from ancient times to today. Its holdings include Roman mosaics, European and American works, and a major group of Japanese prints. Since 2013 it has also housed the Higgins Armory Collection, which makes it a leading place in the Americas for arms and armor. Visitors can explore new American art galleries and an armor display built around legends. The campus is currently being renovated, so some spaces may be closed during a visit.

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