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Bows to Broadswords: Robin Hood Day
Saturday, April 21st 
Hang on to your gold! Everyone's favorite outlaws, Robin Hood and his Merry Men, are taking over the Higgins! Will you join his band of outlaws? Or are you more of a Sheriff's man? Join in the rivalry between Robin, the Sheriff, and Prince John. Come dressed as your favorite character and while you're here, learn to use a sword and quarterstaff or make a shield to show whose side you're on! |
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April School Vacation
Saturday, April 14th - Sunday, April 22nd
Wield a sword! Joust a knight! Attack a castle!
An adventure awaits at the Higgins during vacation week. From hands-on shield design workshops to exciting swordplay classes, your noble knight or valiant princess will return to school with their own tale to tell!
The Higgins will be open Monday, April 16th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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CastleKids StoryHour
Wednesday, April 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. Great for ages 3 to 5.
$12 for adult w/ one child ($8 for museum members). Includes admission, program with craft related to the story, and a snack. |
Siege the Day
Saturday, May 5th
We are looking for teams to compete in our 3rd annual Siege the Day trebuchet building contest.
Trebuchets are a type of medieval siege machine used to destroy castle walls. Using the principles of gravity and levers, they were capable of hurling large stones a great distance.
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Academy of the Sword
See their Weapons. Hear their Stories. Fight in their Footsteps.
Bows to Broadswords! The Arms of Robin Hood Workshop
April 21st 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Knight Training Workshops
April 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, or 20th
11:30 am - 12:15 pm and 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Symposium: Fiore dei Liberi
April 28th 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
A day of lectures, hands-on workshops, and roundtable discussions about the knightly art of 15th century fencing master, Fiore dei Liberi.
Ongoing class every Tu/Th/Sa Youth Class meets Thursdays
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Rent the Museum
We'll treat your guests like royalty.
Hold your next function at the Higgins. Our Great Hall provides the perfect backdrop for everything from weddings to corporate gatherings. Weekend dates still available for Fall 2012.
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Opens March 31st
Were Vikings valiant warriors or ruthless raiders? Come face-to-face with the real Vikings and judge for yourself! Discover who the Vikings really were and how these corporate raiders stimulated the economy of the Dark Ages.
Find out more.
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Now Open
Experience the joust through our state-of-the-art Virtual Joust video game where you can attempt to knock your opponent off his horse.
See a rare "rental armor" from the 1400s. Discover the free-for-all "Bridge Game" played in Pisa, Italy. All this and more as you explore the pageantry of medieval tournament.
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Volunteer
Spend your days with our knights.
Planning is already underway for this year's Festival of Ale and Tournament of Wines and we would love to include you. Be a part of our committee, help gather auction items, or assist the evening of an event. All of our event volunteers receive a free ticket to enjoy the event.
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Higgins Armory Museum
Museum Galleries & Store Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 4 pm
Open Monday, April 16th: 10 am to 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
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
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