Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester

#33 among attractions in Worcester

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Facts and practical information

The Worcester Center for Crafts, located at 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, Massachusetts, is one of Worcester's oldest cultural institutions and was one of the first organizations of its kind in the United States. Founded in 1856 by the Worcester Employment Society, the Center provided women with the skills needed to make and sell handcrafts. ()

Coordinates: 42°16'52"N, 71°48'27"W

Address

25 Sagamore RdNorth Worcester (Indian Lake East)Worcester 01605-3914 United States

Contact

+1 508-753-8183

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Day trips

Worcester Center for Crafts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Worcester Art Museum, Greendale Mall, Armsby Abbey, Equestrian statue of Charles Devens.

0.6 miSE
Encyclopedic collection of art treasures
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, the Worcester Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history. Established in 1898, this prestigious institution boasts a diverse collection of over 38,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years of human creativity.
1.1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Greendale Mall, Worcester
30 min walk • The Greendale Mall was an enclosed shopping mall located near the intersection of Interstates 290 and 190 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. The anchors were Best Buy, Big Lots, DSW, and a combination of TJ Maxx and HomeGoods.
0.9 miSE
Nightlife
Armsby Abbey, Worcester
24 min walk • The Armsby Block is an historic mixed-use residential and commercial building at 144-148 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Built in 1885 to a design by noted local architect Stephen Earle, it is a well-preserved example of Panel Brick architecture. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.8 miSE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Charles Devens, Worcester
21 min walk • The equestrian statue of Charles Devens is a public monument in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
1.1 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
29 min walk • Mechanics Hall is a concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1857 in the Renaissance Revival style and restored in 1977.
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Tuckerman Hall, Worcester
17 min walk • Tuckerman Hall is a concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1902 in the Neoclassical style and restored in 1999. The architect was Josephine Wright Chapman. It is the home of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Other current uses include weddings, receptions and other events.
0.5 miSW
Tower, Historical place, Memorial
Bancroft Tower, Worcester
14 min walk • Bancroft Tower is a 56-foot-high natural stone and granite tower, which looks like a miniature feudal castle. It is located in Salisbury Park, in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Salisbury Mansion, Worcester
18 min walk • The Salisbury Mansion and Store is an historic house museum at 40 Highland Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.
~1500 ftSE
Park
Institute Park, Worcester
8 min walk • Institute Park is a public park in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded on donated land in 1887, it is located next to the campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The park is 24.6 acres in size.
~1500 ftE
Cemetery
Rural Cemetery, Worcester
8 min walk • Rural Cemetery is located on 180 Grove Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. More than 13,000 people are buried at the cemetery, including congressmen, mayors, governors, and professional people.
~1600 ftSW
Specialty museum, Library, Museum
American Antiquarian Society, Worcester
8 min walk • The American Antiquarian Society, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is both a learned society and a national research library of pre-twentieth-century American history and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Worcester Center for Crafts open?

Worcester Center for Crafts is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Worcester Center for Crafts?

Nearby attractions include Institute Park, Worcester (8 min walk), Rural Cemetery, Worcester (8 min walk), American Antiquarian Society, Worcester (8 min walk), Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, Worcester (8 min walk).