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Hours prices and directions
Here you'll find all you need to know about our hours, prices, and directions.

Hours

While the collection is moving in 2014, we're still open regular hours in 2013! More information about the Higgins' integration with the Worcester Art Museum.

Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For 2013: The museum will be closed most Mondays and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

The following Mondays the Museum will be open: January 21st, February 18th, April 15th, and December 30th.

Admission

  • Adults (age 17+) $12.00
  • Seniors (age 60+) $10.00
  • College Students (with ID) $9.00
  • Children (age 4 to 16) $8.00
  • Children age 3 and under are FREE
Members enjoy FREE admission to the museum for a whole year.

Special Senior Citizen Discount

Tuesdays are Senior Days at Higgins Armory. If you are 60 and older, you will be admitted for an extra dollar off the senior price every Tuesday (that’s just $9.00 per senior). You’ll also receive a 10% discount on all purchases in our Museum Store (excluding clearance). Offer only valid on purchases made on Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Be sure to mention this offer at the admission desk and in the Museum Store. No other discounts can be used in conjunction with either discount. Offer does not apply to group or special program admission rates.

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Tips to make the best of your visit

  • Your touch, though meant to explore, will damage the arms and armor. Please do not to touch any of the objects in our collection. Visit Castle Quest, our large hands-on exhibit, for arms and armor that can be touched! 
  • Photography is encouraged! Tripods are only permitted with special permission. Share your photos on our Facebook and Flickr.
  • Children age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Service dogs are welcome, but pets should stay home. Check out Medieval Hunting Animals Day to learn more about the furry companions of knights.
  • Large bags and coats are not permitted in the galleries. Please leave these items in the cloakroom or, for security, in your car during your visit.
  • Food and beverages are not allowed in the galleries. Snacks and drinks are available in the Museum Store. Our Information Desk staff would be happy to help you locate a restaurant nearby. Please do not smoke in the museum.

Directions

Higgins Armory Museum
100 Barber Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606

From Boston:

Take the I-90/Mass Pike West to Exit 11A, I-495 North. Take I-495 North to Exit 25B, I-290 West. Take I-290 West to Exit 19, I-190 North. Take I-190 North to Exit 1, Rt. 12 North. Follow Rt. 12 North for ¼ mile, Greendale Mall will be on the right. Stay in right lane over the railroad bridge. Take first right after bridge onto Barber Avenue (no street sign).
Travel less than ¼ mile straight ahead to the museum, a four-story glass and steel building with pennants and a knight on the roof.

From New Hampshire and the North Shore:

Take 1-495 South to Exit 25B, I-290 West. Take I-290 West to Exit 19, I-190 North. Take I-190 North to Exit 1, Rt. 12 North. Follow Rt. 12 North for ¼ mile, Greendale Mall will be on the right. Stay in right lane over the railroad bridge. Take first right after bridge onto Barber Avenue (no street sign). Travel less than ¼ mile straight ahead to the museum, a four-story glass and steel building with pennants and a knight on the roof.

From Providence, RI:

Take Rt. 146 North to I-290 East. Take I-290 East to Exit 19, I-190 North. Take I-190 North to Exit 1, Rt. 12 North. Follow Rt. 12 North for ¼ mile, Greendale Mall will be on the right. Stay in right lane over the railroad bridge. Take first right after bridge onto Barber Avenue (no street sign). Travel less than ¼ mile straight ahead to the museum, a four-story glass and steel building with pennants and a knight on the roof.

From Albany, NY and Springfield, MA:

Take I-90 East/Mass Pike to Exit 10, I-290 East. Take I-290 East to Exit 19, I-190 North. Take I-190 North to Exit 1, Rt. 12 North. Follow Rt. 12 North for ¼ mile, Greendale Mall will be on the right. Stay in right lane over the railroad bridge. Take first right after bridge onto Barber Avenue (no street sign).Travel less than ¼ mile straight ahead to the museum, a four-story glass and steel building with pennants and a knight on the roof.

From New York City, NY and Hartford, CT:

Take I-84 East to I-90 East/Mass Pike. Take I-90 East/Mass Pike to Exit 10, I-290 East. Take I-290 East to Exit 19, I-190 North. Take I-190 North to Exit 1, Rt. 12 North. Follow Rt. 12 North for ¼ mile, Greendale Mall will be on the right. Stay in right lane over the railroad bridge. Take first right after bridge onto Barber Avenue (no street sign). Travel less than ¼ mile straight ahead to the museum, a four-story glass and steel building with pennants and a knight on the roof.

From Fitchburg/Leominster, MA:

Take I-190 South to Exit 1, Rt. 12 South. Take second left and then left again onto Gold Star Boulevard/Rt. 12 North. Follow Rt. 12 North for ¼ mile, Greendale Mall will be on the right. Stay in right lane over the railroad bridge. Take first right after bridge onto Barber Avenue (no street sign). Travel less than ¼ mile straight ahead to the museum, a four-story glass and steel building with pennants and a knight on the roof.