Museum Hours

Saturdays 10am-1pm

Sundays 1pm-4pm

Admission is always FREE.

Handicap parking at rear, access via an elevator is available at the back entrance of the Museum. Ring bell.

Contact Us!

EMAIL:

alan.r.earls@gmail.com

MAILING ADDRESS:

Franklin Historical Museum

c/o Town of Franklin

355 East Central Street

Franklin, MA 02038

LOCATION:

80 West Central St

Franklin, MA

Volunteers wanted

If you would like to volunteer your time to act as host at the museum, please contact us at the email address below. You will be trained by a commission member and co-host with another volunteer.

We hope you can join us.

EMAIL:

alan.r.earls@gmail.com

Historical Happenings at the Museum

OTHER Historic Happenings at the Franklin Historical Museum for April 2025

NOTE: Due to scheduling conflicts there will be no Third Sunday Music Progam in April.

Sun. April 14 --Second Sunday Speaker Series: History in Our Backyard!

Tip O’Neill is remembered as saying all politics is local. All history is local too. In this interactive presentation, Dr. Rob Lawson of Dean College will share a variety of examples where “big” history (national/global) meets local history stories. Wars, pandemics, and natural disasters are painful reminders of how big events can affect local communities, and Franklin is no exception. Together, we’ll encounter a couple of Franklin history “puzzles” and explore some of the film and digital history initiatives that are making our local history accessible and relevant right now. Bring your curiosity and put on your thinking cap as we explore the history in our backyard! Museum is open from1-4, program starts at 1:15. FREE

Sat. April 19 – Come Meet our Easter Bunny

It’s time once again for fun and photo ops with the Franklin Historical Museum Easter Bunny, who will be meeting and greeting kids of all ages from 11 to noon. The museum is open from 10-1. Activities and admission are free.

Sun April 20 MUSEUM CLOSED

Sat. April 26 – Franklin’s LadyBugs and the Ladybug Trail

Ever wonder what all the fuss is about ladybugs in Franklin? We’ve got the answers with historic memorabilia and a continuously running slide show that tells about our intrepid elementary school ‘Lobbyists” who convinced the state government and governor to make the ladybug the state insect back in 1974. AND, of course, the annual Ladybug Trail Kick off Walk begins at the museum with free water (and restrooms), maps, plus a fun visual cue or two. The museum is at 80 West Central Street will be open from 9-3.

storic Happenings at the Franklin Historical Museum for April 2025

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM (except as noted above) and Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM.

When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry. Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786. Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com

In Memoriam

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Mary C. Olsson, long-time Chair of the Franklin Historical Commission, passed away in November 2024. Click here to learn more about Mary.