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Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm Thursday 9:30am - 4pm Friday 9:30am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Museum of Work and Culture

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Embracing the Past to Inspire the Future. To purchase tickets online in advance, please visit https://www.rihs.org/buy-tickets/. Thank you!

This interactive museum presents the compelling and touching story of immigrants who came to find a better life in the mill towns along the Blackstone River.

09/05/2026

🦭 Meet Chip at the Museum of Work & Culture!

Our Labor Day Open House is getting a special visit from Chip, the Rhode Island FC harbor seal mascot! ⚽

Chip will be at the Museum of Work & Culture on Monday, September 7, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm, ready to meet fans, shake some flippers, and celebrate the final day of How Immigrants Became Icons: The History of Soccer in Rhode Island.

Come explore 141 years of Rhode Island soccer history, say hello to Chip, and enjoy a day of free family-friendly activities at the museum!

📅 Monday, September 7
⏰ Open House: 10 am–4 pm
🦭 Chip: 10:30 am–1:30 pm
📍 Museum of Work & Culture, Woonsocket
🎟️ Free admission

08/31/2026

Labor Day is one week from today- celebrate with us!

Join us Monday, September 7, from 10 am–4 pm for our free annual Labor Day Open House, featuring a full day of history, family activities, film, and soccer!

⚽ Catch the final day of How Immigrants Became Icons: The History of Soccer in Rhode Island in the Landmark Medical Center Gallery. Explore 141 years of Rhode Island soccer history through historic photographs, artifacts, and stories - from the mill-town pitches of 1885 to the professional stadium rising in Pawtucket today.

And don’t miss a special visit from Chip, the Rhode Island FC harbor seal mascot! Chip will be at the museum from 11:30 am–1:30 pm, ready to shake flippers with fans.

🎬 At 1:30 pm, filmmaker Christian de Rezendes will premiere Union Village, a new film exploring the experiences of Rhode Island Quakers during the American Revolution and the difficult choices they faced while navigating their commitment to non-violence. The film is part of Rhode Island’s 250th anniversary commemorations. Registration is required for the film screening, and tickets are free.

Throughout the day, families can also enjoy:
• Hands-on crafts and activities for all ages
• A children’s reading corner featuring books about labor, strikes, and unions
• 25% off all merchandise during our special Labor Day Sale in the museum store

📍 Museum of Work & Culture, Woonsocket
📅 Monday, September 7
⏰ 10 am–4 pm
🎟️ Free admission

08/07/2026

🌟 Save the date for the MoWC's annual free Labor Day Open House!

📅 Monday, September 7th, 10am - 4pm

Guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the final day of a special exhibit, view the premiere of an American Revolution film, participate in family-friendly activities, and more!

Stay tuned for more details to be posted!

07/14/2026

⚽ Attention soccer fans & museum supporters! The MoWC will be celebrating soccer in Pawtucket with the opportunity to cheer on Boston Legacy FCin Pawtucket & support the museum and its mission ⚽

Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/RIHSMOWC725

Soccer Game: Boston Legacy FC vs. KC Current

07/09/2026

Museum staff spent the past few days in a Boston recording studio with the Trivium Interactive team! They are filming 10 different professional actors who will bring our new Welcome to the Neighborhood exhibit to life. Stay tuned!

Thank you to the Trivium Interactive team for their great work!

07/07/2026

⭐Attention active military families! We are a Blue Star Museum⭐

07/02/2026

Beat the heat tomorrow at the museum with the Smithsonian Institute Screening: America in Color!

Gear up for Independence Day tomorrow, Friday, July 3, with free admission, a store sale, and a special screening from the Smithsonian Channel. America in Color: Coming to America will be shown to guests at both 11am and 1:30pm. This film explores the immigrant experience in America in the early 1900s, told through colorized home movies and archival footage.

For many immigrants, their first sight of the U.S. is the Statue of Liberty. The iconic structure promises sanctuary, hope, and a fresh start, but they soon learn that America’s arms are not always open. Colorized rare home movies and archival footage reveal the amazing stories of ordinary people who share the same dream. From Caribbean immigrants who settled in Harlem to Italian “radicals” shipped back home to celebrities such as Albert Einstein, see how America changed as immigrants brought new cultures from the margins to the mainstream.

TVPG-V / 48 min

Register now for free at https://www.simpletix.com/e/america-in-color-coming-to-america-smithso-tickets-279324

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day to all of our Canadian friends! 🌟

06/30/2026

🛒🛍️✨ Tomorrow marks the first day of the Museum's annual summer sale! Shop deals from July 1 - July 30 in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary! 🛒🛍️✨

🏷️💥 The store will be featuring a 25% discount on longtime favorites and new items. Popular items include graphic T-shirts, hats, and tote bags, along with 250th anniversary branded merchandise. The museum offers an abundance of collectible Rhode Island souvenirs, suitable for both locals and visitors. All sales will go towards supporting the museum.

05/14/2026

This Saturday is your last chance to experience Rewoven, our artist-made textile exhibit in the museum’s changing gallery.

Get a preview through this digital zine, but nothing compares to seeing these works in person! https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f4a43a8a53.html /1

Address

42 S Main Street
Woonsocket, RI
02895

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4pm
Friday	9:30am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14017699675

Website

http://www.rihs.org/museums/museum-of-work-and-culture/

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