he Higgins Armory Museum enjoys the distinction of being the only museum in the Western Hemisphere entirely devoted to the study and display of arms and armor, but this is just one of many ways in which the Higgins is unique. Our founder, John Woodman Higgins, chose to house his fascinating and eclectic collection in a building of surprising contrasts, from its steel and glass Art Deco exterior to the vaulted Medieval Great Hall. Visitors will be amazed at the scope and breadth of historical, cultural and technological periods represented by the objects, amassed by a passionate collector over the course of a lifetime. Artifacts ranging from Corinthian helmets of ancient Greece to ornate suits of armor from the height of the Renaissance give our visitors an exciting glimpse into the past, while our many informative and entertaining programs help to interpret the collection in a broad cultural context.

Hours

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Closed Mondays and the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, President's Day, Patriot's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Special Monday Openings! In 2008, the Museum will be open the following Mondays: January 21st, February 18th, and April 21st.

Admission

$9.00 Adults
$8.00 Senior Citizens
$7.00 Children age 6 to 16
Free to members and children age 5 and under.

Audio Tours

Take the Museum’s audio tour to learn more about the collection! This in-depth audio guide, recorded on state-of-the-art Tour-Mate audio wands, is easy to use. Visitors customize the tour by choosing which audio tour messages they want to hear in what order. The general tour includes more than two hours of fascinating information about the history and founding of the Museum along with detailed recordings for more than 40 individual objects in the collection, as well as period music and interviews. You can also choose to take the Women's History Tour or our brand new Kids and Families Tour. Use of the tour is FREE for members. Non-members can rent wands for $2. Wands are available free to visually impaired visitors (ask about our Visual Description Tour); written transcripts are available free to hearing impaired visitors.

Membership

There are many benefits of membership. Please take a moment to read over our Membership Information.

Directions & Parking

Directions to the museum and information about available parking is located on our Directions Page.

Gift Cards

Looking for the perfect gift? Try a Higgins Armory Museum Gift Card. Use it for admission, Museum Shop purchases, classes, or even membership! Inquire at the Information Desk or call (508) 853-6015 for more details. $10 minimum purchase for gift cards.

Handicapped Access

All restrooms and galleries are accessible to the handicapped. Handicapped parking is available at the entrance. A wheelchair is available by request. Assisted listening devices are available for auditorium programs. Tours for the visually impaired are available by request. For more information please visit our Accessibilty Page.

Our Mission Statement

The Higgins Armory Museum is a non-profit educational institution that presents the history of arms and armor, in a broad cultural context, as shaped by the Museum's Guiding Principles. The Museum achieves its mission by preserving, researching, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for the benefit of the general public and specialized audiences.