Watch as teams compete for accuracy and coolness in our 3rd annual 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.  

 

If you haven't signed up to compete, there is still time! 

 

Find out more information.

Travel to a galaxy far, far away when Jedi Knights and Imperial Stormtroopers visit the Higgins!  

 

• Compare a stormtrooper's armor to that of the Gothic knight

• See who will win a lighsaber battle between Darth Maul and the Higgins' own Jedi

• Sign up for a lighsaber class and learn what it takes to be a Jedi.

 

Members of the New England Garrison of the 501st Legion and the Alderaan Base of the Rebel Legion will be on hand to share their knowledge of the Star Wars galaxy throughout the day.

 

Find more information and see a full program schedule.

 

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. 

12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, & 2:30 pm

Saturday, June 16th @ 12:30 pm

Sunday, June 17th @ 1:30 pm

Ongoing class every Tu/Th/Sa

Youth Class meets Thursdays

Most classes require advance registration.
Find out more information about the Academy of the Sword. 

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.

Contact Joanne Roy at (508) 853-6015, ext 26, or rentals@higgins.org. 

 

Keeping the Higgins vibrant and engaging takes more than admissions and memberships.  It takes support from friends like you to sustain the level of inspiration and creativity you have come to expect.

Please give to the Annual Fund today!

  

 

 

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.

 

Now Open in the Great Hall.

Explore the pageantry of medieval tourney.

• Experience the joust through our 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.

 

Museum Galleries & Store Hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday:  12 pm 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