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Summer at the Higgins
 Every day through August 31st!
Wander our galleries, see a show, make your own shield. There's always something happening at the Higgins this summer.
There was no air conditioning in the 15th century, but we keep our knights and our visitors cool.
Still space available! Try your hand at wielding a knight's longsword, a Viking axe, or a pirate's cutlass. Ages 10 to 15 can sign up for our Youth Summer Swordplay classes. |
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Free Fun Fridays
 Friday, July 20th
Members get the skip the line! If you are a member, you never have to wait in line on our busy days. Come right to the lobby.
Be sure to check out the full schedule of Free Fun Fridays and have a great summer! |
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Academy of the Sword
See their Weapons. Hear their Stories. Fight in their Footsteps.
Youth Summer Swordplay
Still Space Available!
Ever wondered what it would be like to wield a knightly sword, a Viking axe, or a pirate's cutlass? Sessions run Monday-Friday week of July 16th and July 23rd. Mornings and afternoons. Sign-up for just one or experience all four!
Ongoing class every Tu/Th/Sa A safe, progressive system of instruction, building overall fitness and coordination as you learn living swordplay traditions handed down from the days when a person's life might depend on skill with a blade.
Ongoing class meets every Tu/Th/Sa Learn and practice the combat skills of medieval Europe's most fearsome warriors: the Vikings. We draw heavily on the medieval sagas set in Viking-age Iceland, stories that often depict Viking-age fights. Permission of instructor required to join.
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CastleKids StoryHour
Wednesday, August 1st
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Note: No StoryHour in July!
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. |
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Medieval Hunting Animals
Hunting and hawking were two of the main leisure activities for knights. Discover how hunting was an active, even dangerous sport, and why it was seen as good training for war. Meet Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, and ferrets. Even see a live Falconry show!
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Open OverKnights
 Find out for yourself if the armor comes to life at night! Our popular OverKnight program is an interactive parent-child adventure, focusing on chivalry, heraldry, and the history of the knight in shining armor. For children age 6-12. Book now for 2012-2013 season! Also open to small groups and families on certain nights. |
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Save the Date
12th Annual Festival of Ale
Saturday, September 22th
Tickets on Sale: August 3rd
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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!
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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
Closed: Wednesday, July 4th
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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