Visiting Information
Museum Hours
The Framingham Timeline exhibition is open Wednesday-Saturday from 12:00-4:00 p.m. and by appointment at the old Academy on 16 Vernon St. and available free of charge to members, with a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members.
The museum's permanent exhibition, The Framingham Timeline is housed on all three floors of the Old Academy building. This exhibit spans the 17th through 20th centuries with a diverse array of museum quality items including: Native American artifacts; beautifully woven straw bonnets crafted by local girls in the 1700s as part of Framingham's first industry; a revolutionary war cannon; a Daniel Chester French bust of the Civil War's General George H. Gordon; to a NASA space suit worn by Framingham's Christa McAuliffe.
Old Academy Offices and Research Library — The Curator, Membership Coordinator, and Museum Assistant offices are also located in the Old Academy along with the Research Library.
Research Library hours are on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. To make an appointment call 508-872-3780 or email research@framinghamhistory.org.
The Edgell Memorial Library is open for programs and events at various times throughout the year. See the calendar or events pages for more details. If you would like to visit the library, please call 508-872-0484 or email michelle@framinghamhistory.org. The offices of the Executive Director and Operations Manager are also located here.
The Village Hall can be visited by appointment only or by contacting the Rental Coordinator at info@historicvillagehall.org
Directions
From the Massachusetts Turnpike (I90) Take Exit 12, Route 9, towards Framingham. Take the ramp toward Edgell Road/Main Street/Framingham. Stay straight until the end of the ramp. Turn left and go through the next set of traffic lights. Approximately ¼ mile, the Museum is on the left, across from the town green at 16 Vernon Street.
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Accessibility & Parking
The Village Hall is not handicap accessible and we are working toward full accessibility in the future. The Old Academy is not handicap accessible. The Edgell Memorial Library has ramp access at the Library Street entrance with handicap parking available. Parking for the Old Academy may be accessed off of Grove Street behind the Jonathan Maynard Building.
