Higgins Armory, Central Mass for Celtic armor program

**tulloch** · 10th July 13, 05:55 AM

That could be nice. I have a pretty full schedule. What might be the dates considered?

**usonian** · 10th July 13, 08:05 AM

Not sure I'd be able to make it to this event, but I did want to pop in and say that if you're anywhere within a reasonable day trip of Worcester, the Higgins Armory is well worth seeing at least once before it closes at the end of the year.

From what I understand much of the collection will eventually be displayed at the Worcester Art Museum, who will remodel some of their space to receive it. It's a shame that they weren't able to maintain enough of an endowment to maintain the building (built when heating costs were so, so much cheaper than now) but if the building has to go, it's a win/win/win for the Armory, the Art Museum, and the city that the collection stays in the city and remains viewable by the public.

The curious original 1920's glass-and-steel structure and its great hall is worth seeing if you can, though. While you're there, take a spin up the hill and look at the grand old Odd Fellows Home, whose demolition is imminent.

**Scout** · 10th July 13, 10:20 AM

I've been looking for a good excuse to make the drive down to Worcester and see the Higgins Armory while it's still there. This sounds like it!

I see the program is a short one (2:00 to 2:30 pm) but I'd like to see the rest of their exhibits and perhaps enjoy a pint with some XMarks folks afterwards.