Andover Attractions

North Andover is located just north of Boston. The town split from Andover and was incorporated as it's own town in 1855.

The Museum of Printing preserves the history of graphic arts, 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 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.

The North Andover Historical Society operates two museum: 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.

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.