Higgins Armory Museum
Newsletter
January 2012
Viking Invasion

Viking Warrior Saturday, January 21st

 

Æpa heróp! (a Viking war cry...)

 

Grab your helmet, axe, and shield and join your Viking brothers as they wash upon our shores to raid the Higgins Armory!

 

  • Learn Viking "peace making" in our combat class
  • Celebrate with a game of toga hönk (tug-of-war)
  • Relax as you play henefatafl (a strategy game)
  • Explore Viking artistry and make your own shield and runic pendant

Click here for a full schedule of programs and activities.

CastleKids StoryHour

StoryHour

Wednesday, January 4th

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

 

From damsels in distress to mighty dragons, join us on the first Wednesday of every month as we share tales of adventure, from well-known fairy tales to modern picture books in the setting of our medieval Great Hall.

 

$12 for adult w/ one child ($8 for museum members) Includes admission, program with craft related to the story, and a snack. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Museum Open

Make-Your-Own Shield Workshop Monday, January 16th

Looking for something to do with the kids on a day off from school?

We have Arms and Armor shows and Make Your Own Shield Workshops to keep everyone entertained!

 
The Academy of the Sword
Viking Sword and Shield Class


See their Weapons.

Hear their Stories.

Fight in their Footsteps.



Viking Warrior - Drop-in Workshop
January 21st  12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Class begins January 28th

Ongoing class every Tu/Th/Sa
Youth Class meets Thursdays

Most classes require advance registration.
Birthday Parties

A suit of armor beats a bouncy house any day.

Birthday
Celebrate your child's special day with an exciting journey into the past. Inspire imaginations as you enter our two-story Great Hall for a glimpse of a medieval castle and an up-close look at our many amazing suits of armor.  Two party packages available.

 

Together we can do 
more in 2012
Support the Higgins

The final hours of the Annual Appeal are upon us. Each new gift means we can do that much more in 2012 to open minds and excite learning. The next 48 hours are critical. Can you help by making your year-end donation now?

Save a stamp and donate online! 

 Staff Training

 Extreme Sport: The Joust

Now Open 

 

The ground shakes as two warhorses charge. Each knight lowers his lance, a crash of spear on armor, a knight is thrown to the ground, the other rides around the field to the cheering crowd.

 

  • Experience the joust through our state-of-the-art Virtual Joust video game.
  • See a rare "rental armor" from the 1400s that still bears deep gouges from the impact of opposing lances. 
  • Discover the free-for-all "Bridge Game" played in Pisa, Italy. 

 

All this and more as you explore the pageantry of medieval tournament.

 

Find out more.

Higgins Armory Museum

 

Museum Galleries & Store Hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday:  12 pm to 4 pm 

 

Open Monday, January 16th

10 am - 4 pm 

 

General Admission

Members: FREE

Adults: $12

Seniors (60+): $9

Children (4-16): $7

Children 3 and under: FREE

 

Gift Certificates and 

Memberships Available

 

WOO Card 

Use your WOO Card and earn great rewards.

 

 

Address:

100 Barber Avenue

Worcester, MA 01606

 

Questions?

(508) 853-6015

higgins@higgins.org

www.higgins.org