Memorial Hall Museum
The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association is a vibrant regional organization that maintains Memorial Hall Museum, a Research Library, Deerfield Teachers’ Center, Indian House Memorial, and Community Outreach projects.
With a collection begun in 1797, Memorial Hall Museum proudly presents one of the most unique and significant collections of art, history, and culture in America. From ancient artifacts to contemporary objects, Memorial Hall’s 19 galleries tell the stories of the region’s small communities and those who have called them home.
Experience New England art, artifacts, and archeology in the heart of Old Deerfield, one of New England’s most historic towns. Housed in a 1798 brick schoolhouse, the collection of over 50,000 objects, manuscripts, and documents will fascinate history lovers, excite curious minds, and even intrigue skeptics.
“We don’t collect objects, we collect stories.”
The collection in Memorial Hall Museum differs from those of most other museums. All objects are collected strictly for their artistic and historical merit, with no regard for their monetary value or physical condition. This was the intent of the museum’s founder, George Sheldon. It has been followed ever since. Please visit Memorial Hall Museum to explore more.
PVMA’s is more than just a museum. Our organization is comprised of artifacts and documents, and a variety of educational programs and lessons that can be viewed at American Centuries
PVMA also hosts a collection of education websites for educators and learners alike. You can visit them at American Centuries Exhibits Topics include the discovery of local dinosaur tracks, the Arts and Crafts Movement of Deerfield, and the many stories of the Raid on Deerfield in 1704.
PVMA’s Old Deerfield Craft Fairs, “New England’s Most Beautiful Craft Fairs,” were established in 1976 to promote Old Deerfield’s Arts and Crafts tradition started in 1898 while raising much-needed funds for PVMA’s programs.
PVMA hosts a Summer Concert Series every Sunday in July and August at 3 pm in their Memorial Hall Museum Music Room. Visit the Event Calendar for more details
To support the teaching of American History, PVMA’s Deerfield Teachers’ Center offers a rich and varied professional development program for K-12 teachers; Traveling History Kits for loan; field trips; and in-school History Labs. Please reach out to the “Teachers Center” teacherscenter@
Memorial Hall Museum and Indian House Children’s Museum
Open May through October
Museum main desk: 413-774-3768 ext 800
PVMA Administrative Office
413-774-7476 ext 100
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Our museum is open weekends only in May; in June through October, the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays). Museum hours are 11 am – 4:30 pm. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for youth/students ages 6-12.
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