But Sunday it was a drizzly day, and I decided a good one to finally go.
It was awesome. And unfortunately the building is closing December 31st, and the collection is moving to the Worcester Art Museum and I doubt the exhibition space will be anywhere near as cool.
The building was built 1928-1931, with the top two floors being the museum, and the bottom two the offices of Worcester Pressed Metal Company -- factory tour encouraged with museum visit. (Company closed in 1975).
Suit on the left is actual battle armor, middle is ceremonial armor, and the right is jousting armor. I believe these were owned by the same knight originally.
There is a catch-button that you press to release and lift the visor...cool!
Japanese arrow heads. The top ones had specific uses, the bottom ones were decorative for gifts.
Kids getting a guided tour:
Someone had a sense of humor:
Amazing detail work:
As if Dalmatians already weren't prone to delusions of grandeur, you go dressing them up in armor! (This guy is in the foyer greeting visitors)
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