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By Samantha DiMauro / June 5, 12:00 AM
Museums Road Trip
While discovering Boston’s museums can keep you busy for weeks, take the time to go beyond city limits and explore Massachusett’s vibrant art and culture institutions. Here are six museums just a short trek away:

1. Fitchburg Art Museum

This family-friendly museum brings art from around the world—including photography, painting, installations, and more—to an historic small town in central Massachusetts. An interactive gallery of the wonders of Ancient Egypt—which includes a real mummy—gives insight to one of the oldest and most accomplished civilizations in recorded history. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, MA. 978-345-4207. Fitchburgartmuseum.org


2. Peabody Essex Museum

The PEM showcases unrivaled New England art, architecture and maritime artifacts, and is one of the nation’s major museums for Asian art. The Asian Export collection includes masterworks reflective of the complex interaction between Eastern and Western cultural traditions.161 Essex St., Salem, MA. 978-745-9500. Pem.org


3. Salem Witch Museum

Experience the drama of history at this staple institution telling the story of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. On a guided tour, you’ll learn about the changing interpretations of witches, the truth behind stereotypes, witchcraft practice today, and the frightening phenomenon of witch hunting.19 ½ N Washington Square, Salem, MA. 978-744-1692. Salemwitchmuseum.com


4. Cape Ann Museum

The art here tells the story of Cape Ann, an idyllic haven on the North Shore that’s been attracting artists for decades. The museum’s fine art collection includes the largest grouping of works by native son and renowned marine artist, Fitz Henry Lane, as well as work by other painters and sculptors inspired by region. 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA. 978-283-0455. Capeannmuseum.org


5. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

A short drive West brings you to this oasis of modern and contemporary art. The Sculpture Park boasts 30 acres of beautifully landscaped lawns, forests, field and gardens on the shore of Flint’s Pond in Lincoln—a sprawling campus filled with large-scale, colorful and abstract outdoor sculpture. 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA. 781-259-8355. Decordova.org


6. Fuller Craft Museum 

 South of Boston is the most exciting place to be in the world of contemporary craft. Taking the meaning of “arts and crafts” to whole other level, this museum showcases the most cutting-edge innovations in craft objects, like machine-powered kinetic sculptures, whimsical rocking chairs and handcrafted artists’ books. 455 Oak St., Brockton, MA. 508-588-6000. Fullercraft.org.

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