Wistariahurst Museum

Wistariahurst Museum Wistariahurst is an educational and cultural center owned and operated by the City of Holyoke and supported by The Wistariahurst Foundation.

Wistariahurst Museum is dedicated to preserving Holyoke’s history and inspiring an appreciation of history and culture through educational programs, guided tours, exhibits and special events. Wistariahurst is dedicated to preserving Holyoke’s history and inspiring an appreciation of history and culture through educational programs, exhibits and special events. Listed on the National Register of Hi

storic Places, Wistariahurst is the former home of William Skinner, a prominent silk manufacturer and was built in 1874. Today, Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of public programs and events including: workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations and serves the community through educational programs, community partnerships, history projects, and outreach activities. More information is available at www.Wistariahurst.org

Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating Pride month during a special Sensory Friendly Sunday Funday on June 28th from 12:00-...
05/28/2026

Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating Pride month during a special Sensory Friendly Sunday Funday on June 28th from 12:00-3:00 pm.

This year, we are welcoming back Serenity Lockhart for a family-friendly Drag Storytime and performance! Holyoke residents may recognize Serenity from her many amazing performances at Fame Eatery/Lounge, and we're excited to welcome her back to Wistariahurst. Guests can also enjoy Pride-themed educational crafts. Visitors will also be able to interact with fun historical activities based around Wistariahurst.

This event will foster understanding and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Sign up on our Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-pride-storytime-at-wistariahurst-museum-tickets-1989601786502?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Wistariahurst Museum and Genuine Culture are getting ready for our annual Juneteenth event, Celebrate Juneteenth! Visit ...
05/27/2026

Wistariahurst Museum and Genuine Culture are getting ready for our annual Juneteenth event, Celebrate Juneteenth! Visit the gardens at Wistariahurst Friday, June 19th, from 12:00-3:00pm for an afternoon of celebration and remembrance.

This event will feature music from DJ Pzo Pete and Voices of Praise, food from Thai Food Place and Souper Sweet, drinks from White Lion Brewing Co. and so much more! Kids and families can enjoy art projects, presentations, and yard games. There will also be local vendors and organizations tabling at the event.

There's so much to enjoy, so mark your calendars! To learn more, visit Wistariahurst's Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989330491050?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you an artist wanting to connect with other local artists? Are you stuck on a project or piece of art? Join fellow a...
05/26/2026

Are you an artist wanting to connect with other local artists? Are you stuck on a project or piece of art? Join fellow artists for the next Artist Session at Wistariahurst Museum happening Sunday, May 31st, from 11:00am-2:00pm!

Artist Linda Devine leads these sessions to help artists in western Massachusetts come together to create a supportive environment. Artist Sessions are perfect for those looking to network, participate in artmaking, or share solutions to common problems. These sessions are geared toward helping artists of all skill levels and mediums boost their practices and potential. We are an artist-friendly space that encourages creativity and supports the growth of this region’s artists, which is why these sessions are offered at no cost and are accessible to all artists seeking to elevate their careers.

Sign up on Wistariahurst's Eventbrite today:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-sessions-may-2026-tickets-1987342532011?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Our gardens are looking gorgeous and green. How about yours? Stock up on plants to make your garden even better at the n...
05/23/2026

Our gardens are looking gorgeous and green. How about yours? Stock up on plants to make your garden even better at the next Wistariahurst Museum plant sale. Saturday, May 30th, from 10:00am -12:00pm, our gardeners will be selling annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Don't miss it because all annuals must go!

Learn more on our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989552751838?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us at Wistariahurst Museum for a relaxed tabletop gaming event on Tuesday, May 26th from 4:00-8:00pm. Tabletop Tues...
05/22/2026

Join us at Wistariahurst Museum for a relaxed tabletop gaming event on Tuesday, May 26th from 4:00-8:00pm. Tabletop Tuesday is for players of all kinds! Bring your favorite games from home or jump into one of the tabletop games that we will have available for guests to enjoy. Whether you’re into Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, classic board games, or something new, there’s a set for you at our tables. Bring your friends for a gaming session, or play, learn, and connect all at your own pace.

Want guidance in learning a new game? A staff member will be present to host a featured game.

Entry to Tabletop Tuesday is donation-based, starting at just $1 per person. Every additional amount that guests donate supports the museum’s programming. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Register on our Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tabletop-tuesday-may-26th-2026-tickets-1987341698518?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Come down to Wistariahurst Museum to explore local history, engage in sensory-friendly fun activities, and discover new ...
05/21/2026

Come down to Wistariahurst Museum to explore local history, engage in sensory-friendly fun activities, and discover new ways to have fun!

The next Sensory Friendly Sunday Funday is this Sunday, May 24th from 12-3PM!

Discover the wonders of the first floor at Wistariahurst Museum and explore each captivating room, beginning with the elegant marble lobby and continuing to the enchanting music room, all while utilizing our informative guide pamphlets in English and Spanish. Throughout the first floor, guests of all ages can interact with activities curated with our friends with sensory sensitivities in mind. Our music room will be filled with fun gross motor activities like hula hoops, hopscotch, and bounce balls that will get everyone hopping, moving, and excited. Throughout the first floor, children will be able to interact with fine motor activities, puzzles, and board games to engage with and enjoy.

Register on our Eventbrite page;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-sunday-funday-may-2026-tickets-1988487079383?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

The Holyoke Arts League has held art exhibits annually at Wistariahurst’s gallery for years, and we are excited for thei...
05/20/2026

The Holyoke Arts League has held art exhibits annually at Wistariahurst’s gallery for years, and we are excited for their next exhibit opening Monday, June 1st, 4:30-6:30pm! This juried exhibit displays work ranging from paintings and sculpture to woodworking and sketchbooks. Members of the art league and non-members alike participate in this exhibit. Come view this array of work during the opening reception!

Visit Wistariahurst for our next book club starting June 16th at 5:30pm, where we will discuss "Q***r: a Graphic History...
05/20/2026

Visit Wistariahurst for our next book club starting June 16th at 5:30pm, where we will discuss "Q***r: a Graphic History," Written by Meg-John Barker and illustrated by Jules Scheele.

Activist-academic Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Jules Scheele illuminate the histories of q***r thought and LGBTQ+ action in this groundbreaking non-fiction graphic novel.

Join fellow readers for this book club in recognition of Pride month. The meeting schedule is as follows:

-June 16th having read pages 1-85

-June 16th having read pages 86-173

Books are available at the Holyoke Public Library. Register on our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wisty-book-club-q***r-a-graphic-history-tickets-1989695375429?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Going... going... almost gone! The gorgeous wisteria adorning the museum is past its prime and has begun to die off for ...
05/19/2026

Going... going... almost gone! The gorgeous wisteria adorning the museum is past its prime and has begun to die off for the season. Come visit the Wistariahurst gardens before these blooms are fully gone for the season. Our gardens are open dawn to dusk every day.

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238 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA
01040

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