Our region’s future depends upon the shared knowledge of its past. We must be a vibrant cultural hub that preserves and celebrates history while fostering innovation, inclusivity, and community.

By providing meaningful experiences with local history and culture, we envision an active engagement with members and visitors who are increasingly knowledgeable and continually inspired to become better informed participants in the transformation of our community.

The mission of the Old Colony History Museum is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the history of the region of southeastern Massachusetts once known as the Old Colony. Through a vigorous program of outreach and education, we interpret the area’s history in ways that are accessible, inclusive, and meaningful to local residents and visitors.