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238 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040 Get Directions
(413) 322 5660
https://wistariahurst.org


Wistariahurst is an educational and cultural center owned and operated by the City of Holyoke and supported by Historic Holyoke at Wistariahurst. 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 Historic Places, Wistariahurst is the former home of William Skinner, a prominent silk manufacturer and was built in 1874.

In keeping with the vision and legacy of the Skinners, particularly Belle and Katharine, who devoted much of their time and energy to bettering the lives of those in their home community of Holyoke, our programs and activities are designed in service to the City of Holyoke and its residents. We strive to offer exceptional educational opportunities of relevance to our community, support local artists and performers, bring outstanding cultural experiences to the community, and to be a resource for all.

From I-91 North:
Take Exit 14 (Route 202/Soldier’s Home exit)
Bear right off the exit

From I-91 South:
Take Exit 14 (Route 202/Soldier’s Home exit)
Turn left at the end of the ramp

You will be on Cherry Street–it turns into Beech Street. Proceed through 6 Traffic lights – Hillside Avenue, the Yankee Pedlar, Holyoke Hospital, Holyoke High School, Franklin Street & Sargeant Street. After the sixth light you will go through the Intersection of Hampshire and Beech Streets. Wistariahurst Museum is on the right. The building and grounds occupy an entire block; the property is surrounded by a stone wall with wrought iron fencing.

There is on-street parking only.

Fees & Admissions

Gardens & Grounds at Wistariahurst are free and open to the public from dawn until dusk each day.

Self-guide of the historic mansion & Art Gallery: Suggested donation of $3

Guided Tours:

Standard: $7

Holyoke Resident: $5

Seniors: $5

Youth (Under 18): Free

Museum Members: Free

Active Military & Family Members: Free

Wistariahurst is pleased to be a participating organization in the Card to Culture program by extending discounts to all EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare cardholders.
EBT: free family admission during regular open hours
WIC: free family admission during regular open hours
ConnectorCare: free family admission during regular open hours

A View Of The Back Of The Yellow Mansion Of Wistariahurst, Looking Across Bloomnig Formal Gardens

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Wistariahurst Museum, Annual Ofrenda

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with the rich tapestry of Dia de Los Muertos and contribute to a vibrant, communal ofrenda. We invite you to join us, and we encourage you to bring your friends and family to celebrate with all of your loved ones. Viewing for the 7th Annual Holyoke Community Ofrenda […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Annual Ofrenda Celebration

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Join Attack Bear Press and the Wistariahurst Museum for a joyous Dia de Los Muertos celebration, unlike any other! This special event is all about celebrating and remembering our dearly departed in a truly unique and artistic way. Get ready for another amazing Dia de Los Muertos celebration with Attack Bear Press and Wistariahurst Museum […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to bring another fang-tastic and ghoulishly delightful sensory-friendly event into our halls for the Halloween season! Our bewitching trick-or-treat event will let you and your little goblins enjoy an adventure in our haunted halls designed for families with sensory. Monsters of all ages will have a chance to collect six spook-tacular […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Spirits Speak

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

An Evening of Spooky Fun with the Spirit Sisters at Wistariahurst! As All Hallows’ Eve approaches and the nights grow darker, peer behind the veil and explore the eerie depths of Wistariahurst Museum with the Spirit Sisters. Join us for a spine-chilling night of ghostly adventures where you will dive into a paranormal investigation inside […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Darkened Hallways

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to welcome guests for our Darkened Hallways Tours this fall. Immerse yourself in an evening of spine-tingling discovery and feel the lingering energy of past inhabitants and workers that once occupied these haunted halls. As our docent leads you through the home by candlelight, you will uncover stories of the Skinner […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Sunday Fundays

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is hosting a Sensory Friendly Sunday Funday on October 20th, 2024! Guests and their loved ones can stop by Wistariahurst Museum from 3 pm to 6 pm for an afternoon of fun activities. The museum will be spookily decorated for the Halloween season, with lights and sounds dimmed during the event. Enjoy the […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Frightening Family Photos

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

As Halloween haunts the air and the witching hour approaches, gather your loved ones and step into our historic mansion for our Frightening Family Photos! For just $20, you will enjoy a 20-minute photo session in our ghoulishly decorated halls with dead-icated staff and volunteers capturing frightful photos of you and your loved ones. Guests […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Skeletal Secrets with the Skinner Servants Tour

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

As the night grows long and a chill lingers in the air, Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to announce a new, frightfully fantastic character tour: Skeletal Secrets with the Skinner Servants. Join a ghostly guide as former residents of this historic house manifest to speak of eerie events and strange happenings that occurred during their mortal […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Darkened Hallways

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to welcome guests for our Darkened Hallways Tours this fall. Immerse yourself in an evening of spine-tingling discovery and feel the lingering energy of past inhabitants and workers that once occupied these haunted halls. As our docent leads you through the home by candlelight, you will uncover stories of the Skinner […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Cemetery Tours

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Step past the cemetery gates and peer behind the veil with Wistariahurst as our volunteers channel the spirits of Holyoke's ancestors, leading you through the meandering paths of Forestdale Cemetery. Established in 1860, Forestdale Cemetery is a serene yet beautiful landscape and the final resting place for many of Holyoke's founding families, politicians, and other […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Book Discussion Group

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Join history and reading enthusiasts at Wistariahurst Museum on Tuesday evenings in October to read and discuss a different perspective of the beginning of the American story in Linda Coombs Colonization and the Wampanoag Story.  As a way to expand our historical knowledge of Indigenous culture, we will investigate a more inclusive narrative as we […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Sunday Fundays

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

In honor of the 150th anniversary of Wistariahurst's relocation to the City of Holyoke, the museum is inviting guests to explore its halls and enjoy "Sunday Fundays!" Starting July 14th, guests and their loved ones can stop by Wistariahurst Museum from 3 pm to 6 pm for an afternoon of fun activities! Experience the magic […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Landscape Tour

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Discover all there is to GROW at the gardens of Wistariahurst! All dressed up and nowhere to grow this summer? We have just the thicket for you! At Wistariahurst, our Landscape Tours are the ultimate way to dive into the rich history of these magnificent gardens. Our passionate guides will take you on a journey […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Mindfulness at the Museum

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Join Wistariahurst Museum as we present Mindfulness at the Museum: A SonorousLight™ Sound Bath! This immersive experience is meant to heal and melt away all stress and tension as a cocoon of sound surrounds guests. Unwind and relax as the soothing vibrations of crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments wash over you. […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Legacy Seminar Series

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is honoring the 150th Anniversary of this historic building’s relocation to City of Holyoke which occurred in 1874. This fall, we invite guests to participate in our Legacy Seminar Series to learn more about events, exhibits and structures which have impacted the building, the community and the arts. On September 24th, join us […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Sunday Fundays

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

In honor of the 150th anniversary of Wistariahurst's relocation to the City of Holyoke, the museum is inviting guests to explore its halls and enjoy "Sunday Fundays!" Starting July 14th, guests and their loved ones can stop by Wistariahurst Museum from 3 pm to 6 pm for an afternoon of fun activities! Experience the magic […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Faces on the Fenceline

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is excited to announce the return of our popular outdoor display, Faces on the Fenceline. This outdoor, walking exhibit in the front of the museum features people from our Black Holyoke Project and throughout the Commonwealth. Visitors can use QR Codes provided with each portrait to delve deeper into the impactful stories of […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Wisty Wednesdays

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to revive our family summer event, Wisty Wednesdays! Come and join us in our gardens for Wisty Wednesdays right in the heart of Holyoke every first and third Wednesday of the month, from June until the end of September. Enjoy competing in fun lawn games with friends in our historic gardens […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Legacy Seminar Series

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is honoring the 150th Anniversary of this historic building’s relocation to City of Holyoke which occurred in 1874. This fall, we invite guests to participate in our Legacy Seminar Series to learn more about events, exhibits and structures which have impacted the building, the community and the arts. On September 17th, Elizabeth Sharpe, […]

Wistariahurst Museum, Sunday Fundays

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

In honor of the 150th anniversary of Wistariahurst's relocation to the City of Holyoke, the museum is inviting guests to explore its halls and enjoy "Sunday Fundays!" Starting July 14th, guests and their loved ones can stop by Wistariahurst Museum from 3 pm to 6 pm for an afternoon of fun activities! Experience the magic […]