The Museum of Printing preserves the history of graphic arts, letterpress, printing equipment, and printing craftsmanship. Exhibits include antique printing, typesetting, and bindery machines. The library of books and printing related documents are found on the ground floor. The world's only collection ofphototypesetting equipment is on display.
The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a Colonial revival style home that served as a summer home for John Gardner Coolidge and Helen Stevens Coolidge. Displays include items from the Coolidge's travels such as Chinese porcelain, American furniture, and European decorative arts.
Tips: Photography is not permitted inside the house. Garden is open daily 8am to sunset and is most vibrant mid-June though September.
House: Group tours are available seasonally, by appointment.
The North Andover Historical Society operates two museums: Johnson Cottage, a 1789 home featuring New England furniture, pewter, tools, household items and local artifacts; and the Parson Barnard House, built in 1715, with furnished rooms, gardens and exhibits relating to community life.
Address: North Andover Historical Society, 153 Academy Road, North Andover, MA 01845-4037, United States
Phone: 1 (978) 686-4035, Fax: 1 (978) 686-6616
Tips: Museum Gallery and Johnson Cottage: Wednesday afternoons 1-3 pm. Parson Barnard House: Open seasonally: Call for current hours. Combination tickets available.
The Robert S Peabody Museum in Andover features a major collection of exhibits on Native American cultures from the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Mexico and the Arctic. The timeline ranges from the Paleo Indian (12,500 years ago) to the present day. The museum serves as an educational resource for Phillips Academy and the community.
Address: Robert S Peabody Museum, 175 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810-4113, United States
Phone: 1 (978) 749-4490, Fax: 1 (978) 749-4495
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