About the Museum - Massachusetts Archaeological Society
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About the Museum - Massachusetts Archaeological Society
About the Museum
The Robbins Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
The Massachusetts Archaeological Society opened the Robbins Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at 17 Jackson St in downtown Middleborough in 1988. Named for Maurice “Doc” Robbins, the first State Archaeologist of Massachusetts, Mass Archaeology curates extensive archaeological and ethnographic collections, including artifacts, excavation records, rare books, and photographs, at its repository.
With 21,000 square feet of exhibit and office space, the Robbins Museum houses approximately 200,000 cultural items in its collectionsobjects, as well as a lecture hall and picture gallery, a library, collections, and laboratory space.
The Robbins Museum features:
– Displays with more than 3,000 unique stone tools, ceramic vessels, and other artifacts dating back 12,000 years.
– The distinctive Doyle Native American Ethnographic Collection of 20th century dolls and figurines.
– Our Walk Through Time exhibit that carries you from the time of last glaciers to the modern era.
– The Museum Book Store with exclusive publications and rare finds on archaeology and cultural history in New England.
17 Jackson Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
508-947-9005
info@massarchaeology.org
Saturday:
10:00AM — 2:00PM
Let’s Connect
508-947-9005
17 Jackson Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
PO Box 700 Middleboro, MA 02346
info@massarchaeology.org
Saturday:
10:00AM — 2:00PM
About Us
The mission of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society is to foster respect for the rich archaeological and cultural heritage of the New England region through its commitment to education, research, and historic preservation.
Learn More
Membership
The Robbins Museum and the Massachusetts Archaeological Society need your membership support in order to continue the mission of MAS.
Become A Member
The Massachusetts Archaeological Society is a 501(c)(3) registered charity.
2026
Massachusetts Archaeological Society
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All Rights Reserved.
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Website by
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About the Museum
The Robbins Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
The Massachusetts Archaeological Society opened the Robbins Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at 17 Jackson St in downtown Middleborough in 1988. Named for Maurice “Doc” Robbins, the first State Archaeologist of Massachusetts, Mass Archaeology curates extensive archaeological and ethnographic collections, including artifacts, excavation records, rare books, and photographs, at its repository.
With 21,000 square feet of exhibit and office space, the Robbins Museum houses approximately 200,000 cultural items in its collectionsobjects, as well as a lecture hall and picture gallery, a library, collections, and laboratory space.
The Robbins Museum features:
– Displays with more than 3,000 unique stone tools, ceramic vessels, and other artifacts dating back 12,000 years.
– The distinctive Doyle Native American Ethnographic Collection of 20th century dolls and figurines.
– Our Walk Through Time exhibit that carries you from the time of last glaciers to the modern era.
– The Museum Book Store with exclusive publications and rare finds on archaeology and cultural history in New England.
17 Jackson Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
508-947-9005
info@massarchaeology.org
Saturday:
10:00AM — 2:00PM
Let’s Connect
508-947-9005
17 Jackson Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
PO Box 700 Middleboro, MA 02346
info@massarchaeology.org
Saturday:
10:00AM — 2:00PM
About Us
The mission of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society is to foster respect for the rich archaeological and cultural heritage of the New England region through its commitment to education, research, and historic preservation.
Learn More
Membership
The Robbins Museum and the Massachusetts Archaeological Society need your membership support in order to continue the mission of MAS.
Become A Member
The Massachusetts Archaeological Society is a 501(c)(3) registered charity.
2026
Massachusetts Archaeological Society
|
All Rights Reserved.
|
Website by
Interactive Palette