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The Public Health Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum. The Museum strives to preserve records and artifacts from our nation’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health, and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.
Docent guided museum tours are by reservation only.
Walk-ins are encouraged, but docent guided tours cannot be ensured.
If you must cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may give the spot to someone else.
Refunds will not be given to those unable to attend their booked tours.
The museum is all volunteer staffed and relies on tours to fund its work.
Walk-ins are encouraged, but docent guided tours cannot be ensured.
If you must cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may give the spot to someone else.
Refunds will not be given to those unable to attend their booked tours.
The museum is all volunteer staffed and relies on tours to fund its work.
We offer ample free parking. Photography is allowed without flash.
All are welcomed!
The Museum is located in the Richard Morris Building.
The Public Health Museum stops accepting bookings for tours the night before at 8pm.
All are welcomed!
The Museum is located in the Richard Morris Building.
The Public Health Museum stops accepting bookings for tours the night before at 8pm.
Hours of Operation 2025
The Public Health Museum is open to the public on Thursdays and Saturdays
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Also open the 1st Sunday of the month from 1-3pm
Holidays
Closed 4th of July weekend (7/3-7/6), Thanksgiving, and Christmas (12/25 and 12/27).
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Also open the 1st Sunday of the month from 1-3pm
Holidays
Closed 4th of July weekend (7/3-7/6), Thanksgiving, and Christmas (12/25 and 12/27).
Paranormal Groups and Organizations
As we are situated on a historic campus with an operating hospital on the grounds, the Museum is committed to respecting the privacy of patients past and present.
The Museum aims to provide educational experiences based on scientific research and evidence. Providing additional services to organizations, groups, and/or companies that are predicated in the paranormal does not fall within the mission or scope of the Public Health Museum.
The Museum aims to provide educational experiences based on scientific research and evidence. Providing additional services to organizations, groups, and/or companies that are predicated in the paranormal does not fall within the mission or scope of the Public Health Museum.
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We are proud members of the Massachusetts History Alliance , Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, Mass Cultural Council, American Association for State and Local History, and the Librarians, Archivists, and Museum Professionals in the History of the Health Sciences.
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Driving Directions
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GPS Address:
297-321 East St Tewksbury, MA 01876 |
Mailing Address:
365 East Street Tewksbury, MA 01876 |
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From Route 93:
Take the Dascomb Road exit west toward Tewksbury. Dascomb road turns into East Street. Just past the intersection of Livingston Street and East street, you will see the hospital grounds. Take the first driveway on your left, past the large no smoking sign. Park in the first parking lot you see as you enter. The Museum is housed in the Old Administration Building, with the tall green spire, which is just behind the Chapel. |
From Route 495:
Take Exit 38 south to Tewksbury. On Route 38 South, follow signs to the hospital and museum just beyond the police station at the Town Green. Turn left at the set of lights in the town center onto East Street. Approximately one mile down East Street you will see the Old Administration Building on your right. Pass this building and take your next right on to the hospital grounds. Park in the first parking lot you see as you enter. The Museum is housed in the Old Administration Building, with the tall green spire, which is just behind the Chapel. |
