Wistariahurst Museum

Looking to host your event, workshop, or exhibit at Wistariahurst? Fill out one of our inquiry forms at wistariahurst.org #HistoricalSites #explorediscoverengage #wistariahurstmuseum #holyokema #wistariahurst #gettingwistywithit #localmuseums

Looking to get an in depth tour of Wistariahurst, but want a personalized experience? Contact us to schedule a private Guided House Tour! Explore Wistariahurst during a time that works for you, learning about what YOU want to know most. Have a special interest in the Skinner Family? Architecture? The city of Holyoke? The servants who worked at Wistariahurst? A private house tour is your time to get your questions answered and have a more personal experience than at our regular guided tours. Email [email protected] at least 7 days in advance to schedule your private tour with a group of at least 2 people. Standard tours Monday-Friday 10am-4pm are $20 per person. After hours tours during nights and weekends are $25 per person. Ready to explore, discover, and engage? Book your tour today! #HistoricalSites #150yearsofwisty #explorediscoverengage #thingstodoinholyoke #massachusetts_lovers #communityengagment #thecityofholyoke #FYP #holyokeevents #DiscoverHolyoke #westernmass #holyokema #wistariahurstmuseum

Museum Director Megan Seiler shows us a bustle and bustle adornment from Wistariahurst’s Archive. Interested in seeing more historic fashion? Register for “Behind the Seams,” a hands-on presentation on textiles from our collection happening tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30pm. Register on our Eventbrite page: /e/1989115984455?aff=oddtdtcreator #Historicfashion #thingstodoinholyoke #fyp #wistariahurstmuseum #historicalsites

A vibrant exhibit is making its way to Wistariahurst’s Great Hall. Artist Harold Dumas’ The Color of Familiar Places will feature his oil paintings of locations across Western Massachusetts. These pieces focus on creating emotional atmospheres, often highlighting overlooked places. Dumas says he wishes to offer viewers “a moment of recognition, a sense of presence that invites people to pause, breathe, and see their surroundings with fresh eyes.” Wistariahurst welcomes visitors to the opening reception of The Color of Familiar Places on June 25th, 2026, from 4:30-6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on view through July 28th, 2026, during open gallery hours, Mondays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, and Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm. #HistoricalSites #explorediscoverengage #thecityofholyoke #FYP #holyokeevents #wistariahurstmuseum #wistariahurst #artexhibit #westernmassart

On June 19th, Wistariahurst Museum and Genuine Culture welcome guests to the Wistariahurst gardens for our annual Juneteenth event, Celebrate Juneteenth! This event commemorates freedom and the country’s second independence day through community and celebration. Enjoy activities throughout Wistariahurst’s grounds. Play games in the gardens, get creative with hands-on art projects, and more! There’s something for everyone, with activities for people of all ages. This event will feature performances including Voices of Praise, storyteller Eshu Bumpus, and DJ Pzo Pete! Local food vendors will also be selling food and drinks for guests to enjoy, including Souper Sweet, White Lion Brewery, and Thai Chili Street Food. Black-owned businesses, makers, and artists will be selling a variety of locally made items. Local organizations will also have tables at the event, sharing information on their initiatives and what work they’re doing in the community. Best of all, admission to this celebration is completely free and open to the public! We can't wait to see you there! This event is sponsored by the Adam’s Foundation of South Hadley. To plan your visit, visit Wistariahurst’s Eventbrite page: /e/celebrate-juneteenth-at-wistariahurst-museum-tickets-1989330491050?aff=oddtdtcreator #DiscoverHolyoke #admissionfree #FYP #holyokeevents #thecityofholyoke #communityengagment #Juneteenth

Today's Wistariahurst Rewind is dedicated to the Mill River Flood of 1874. Known as one of the first major dam disasters in America, the devastating dam failure released over 600 million gallons that washed over four villages in one hour. Over 139 people lost their lives to the flood across Williamsburg. Skinnerville, Haydenville, and Leeds. The Skinners' family home, now Wistariahurst, was one of the few buildings left standing. #OnThisDay #HistoricalSites #explorediscoverengage #FYP #wistariahurstmuseum #westernmasshistory

Join Wistariahurst Museum for our next book club book, where we will discuss "Queer: a Graphic History," Written by Meg-John Barker Illustrated by Jules Scheele. Activist-academic Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Jules Scheele illuminate the histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action in this groundbreaking non-fiction graphic novel. From identity politics and gender roles to privilege and exclusion,"Queer: a Graphic History" explores how we came to view sex, gender and sexuality in the ways that we do; how these ideas get tangled up with our culture and our understanding of biology, psychology and sexology; and how these views have been disputed and challenged. 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 #HistoricalSites #admissionfree #wistariahurstmuseum #wistariahurst #PrideMonth #BookClub

Museum Director Megan Seiler shows us a garment from Wistariahurst’s Archive. Interested in seeing more historic fashion? Register for “Behind the Seams,” a hands-on presentation on textiles from our collection happening Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30pm. Register on our Eventbrite page: /e/1989115984455?aff=oddtdtcreator #Historicfashion #thingstodoinholyoke #fyp #wistariahurstmuseum #historicalsites

The first plant sale of the year during Wistariahurst's Mother's Day Market was wonderful! Our amazing team of gardeners had so much to offer, from annuals and perennials to soil testing. Don't miss any of the upcoming plant sales this season! The next sale is happening Saturday, May 30th, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Learn more on Wistariahurst's Eventbrite page: /e/1989552751838?aff=oddtdtcreator #Gardening #plantsale #westernmassgarden #thingstodoinholyoke #thecityofholyoke #FYP #wistariahurstmuseum #wistariahurst

The last Mindfulness at the Museum for the season is coming up on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:30pm! Don't miss this chance to enjoy a relaxing sound bath by Donnabelle Casis of SonorousLight. Soothing sounds will dance around Wistariahurst's historic music room, offering guests an enchanting evening of meditation. Don't delay, sign up today on SonorousLight's Eventbrite page: /e/mindfulness-at-the-museum-a-sonorouslighttm-sound-bath-at-the-wistariahurst-tickets-1988130521910 #thingstodoinholyoke #thecityofholyoke #FYP #holyokeevents #wistariahurstmuseum #wistariahurst #meditation #soundbath

🌱 Bring your appetite to our June 1st reception from 5-7 pm. Free & open to the public @wistariahurst Museum - 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke Mass. Featuring 60+ works by over 40 artists, with awards granted by this year's guest juror Dean Brown @pulpholyoke who many of you may know from his expertly curated shows on Race Street. ONE WEEK LEFT to submit work through our website or at bit.ly/HALshow26  Deadline is May 19th at 11:59 pm. The exhibition hosts an array of oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, gouache, graphite, charcoal, ink, printmaking and ceramics. Grab a plate of food, enjoy the music and wander through the garden oasis outside the museum. Wisteria is already popping! From June 1 through July 16, this exhibition is on display during the museum's open hours: Mondays 10 am to 2 pm and Tuesdays 4:30 to 6:30 pm. ─── Durante el mes de junio, el Museo Wistariahurst, situado en el 238 de la calle Cabot de Holyoke, acogerá una exposición de obras de arte de miembros de la Liga de las Artes de Holyoke (HAL). El museo y los jardines son el hogar histórico de la familia Skinner, propietaria y gestora de la fábrica de seda Skinner Silk Mill, la principal fábrica de tejidos de seda del mundo, situada en el distrito del Canal de la ciudad. Esperamos que asista a nuestra recepción inaugural y conozca a los artistas que viven en el oeste de Massachusetts y el norte de Connecticut el lunes 1 de junio, de 17.00 a 19.00 h. Este acto es gratuito y está abierto al público. Durante todo el mes de junio, la exposición podrá visitarse gratuitamente en el horario de apertura del museo, los lunes de 10.00 a 14.00 horas y los martes de 16.30 a 18.30 horas. Esta exposición con jurado incluirá obras en óleo y pastel, acuarela, acrílico, témpera, gouache y otros medios húmedos distintos del óleo, grafito, carboncillo, grabado y otros medios gráficos, escultura y cerámica. Se servirán refrescos. La Liga de las Artes se fundó en 1923 y ahora celebra su 103 aniversario en #holyokema. La Liga organiza demostraciones de artistas y sesiones semanales de dibujo artístico para adultos. Para más información sobre la HAL, visite  en línea.

Photographer Thu Tran @heavenlyproductionsbythu took some more stunning photos of the garments on display in Wistariahurst's exhibit "Fans, Fashion, and Feminism." These photos highlight the details of these dresses, from intricate beading and embroidery to waterfalls of gorgeous satin. Have you gotten the chance to view "Fans, Fashion, and Feminism?" Stop by Wistariahurst Museum during open gallery hours tonight from 4:30-6:30pm or next week on Monday from 10:00am-2:00pm, or Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm. To close the exhibit, Museum Director Megan Seiler will be hosting a hands-on presentation on other garments in our archive. Get your tickets on Wistariahurst's Eventbrite page: /e/1989115984455?aff=oddtdtcreator #fashionhistory #fashionexhibit #fashionexhibiton #WistariahurstMuseum #fyp