Free Museums In Western MA

Do you feel like visiting a world class museum without getting in the car and driving to the city?  In the mood for some culture, and your wallet just doesn't agree?  You're in luck, there are some wonderful free museums to visit right here in Western Massachusetts!  

Note - I have not visited all of these museums, and inclusion on this list is not an endorsement.  This list is for informational purposes only - be sure to check current hours and information when planning a visit!  Post may include affiliate links. 

Free for All.  All The Time.

Amherst

• August Savage Gallery at New Africa House, UMass 
• Amherst Historical Society & Museum
• Beneski Museum of Natural History, Amherst College 
• Hampden Gallery, UMass
• Johnson Library Gallery, Hampshire College 
• Mead Art Museum, Amherst College 
• University Museum of Contemporary Art, UMass 
• Yiddish Book Center 

Chicopee 

• Polish Discovery & Learning Center, Elms College 

Great Barrington 

• Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum

Holyoke 

• Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitors Center 
• Taber Art Gallery, Holyoke Community College 

North Adams 

• Williams College Museum of Art
• Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitors Center 
• North Adams Museum of History & Science (at Heritage State Park)

Northampton 

• R. Michelson Gallery 
• The Oxbow Gallery 

South Hadley 

• Mount Holyoke College Art Museum 
• Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mt. Holyoke 

Springfield 

• Springfield Armory National Historic Site 
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Turners Falls 

• Great Falls Discovery Center

Sometimes Free. 

Northampton

• Smith College Art Museum, Free for all 2nd Friday 4-8 (youth & students always free)

Springfield

• Springfield Museums (Quadrangle) - Free for Springfield residents, Blue Star Museum - free for active military plus 5 family members