History & Culture
Arts
From string quartets to hip-hop dance, from Old Masters to contemporary sculpture, you'll find a thriving cultural scene.
Art Museums
From conceptual art installations to Egyptian sculpture created in 2550 B.C., our art museums present fascinating, illuminating, sometimes provocative, exhibitions. Dance
Whether you're enjoying classical ballet in Boston or contemporary dance in the Berkshires, Massachusetts can move you.
Film Festivals
Massachusetts has become a major center for film production, and our passion for film is demonstrated by an impressive slate of film festivals - some international in scope, some focused on specific genres or subjects.
Historic Trails & Sites
Visit museums & sites, Freedom Trail, Black Heritage Trail, Salem Heritage Trail, and historic tours. Historical Museums
Step back in time at our many museums.
Historical Tours
Want the inside scoop on Massachusetts history? Nothing brings the past closer quite like a tour.
Lighthouses
Explore and learn about lighthouses in Massachusetts.
Mass Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) promotes excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.
Monuments & historic sites
Legendary monuments and historic sites retrace how Massachusetts invented America.
Music
Massachusetts features music for all tastes: classical, jazz, early music, even a rich history of rock and roll.
National Parks
Massachusetts' national parks run from wide-open spaces to urban parks that preserve the state's and the nation's rich historic past.
Theater
Massachusetts enjoys a rich heritage of outstanding theater, and the tradition continues today. From venues that attract major stars to puppet shows for the little ones, there's always something on stage to delight you.
Interactive State House
An evolving collection of on-line historical resources and fun facts about Massachusetts.