Old Schwamb Mill is one of the oldest mills in Arlington that functions till date. This historic mill has been producing hand made picture frames right from the nineteenth century till date where in the machinery and equipment are still operational. There are several frames of the 19th century and the mill continues to make limited number of frames on site. The guide provides enormous information about the history of the landmark and other details about the area. The space also has an art gallery that features several exhibits of the local artisans.
This park in Beacon Hill neighbourhood houses a museum and a 1.6 mile site of 15 historical sites. The museum provides you with interesting information on the African-American community before the Civil War broke out. Other landmarks are - the African Meeting House and the oldest African-American church in America. Let the rangers and guides lead your trail through history.
Established in the year 1993, McMullen Museum of Art is home to an extensive collection of fine art sourced from various corners of the world including Asia, America and Europe. Run by the Boston College, the museum allows visitors to catch a glimpse of historic artwork dating as far back as the 16th century up till the 19th century. Works of art by established artists like Amedeo Modigliani, Frank Stella, Françoise Gilot, Alexander Ney, and John La Farge are all stocked under one roof here. Various art exhibitions are also hosted from time to time displaying both fine and contemporary art. Admission to the museum is free and guided tours are also provided on request.
Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory is a stone tower located on top of Great Blue Hill. It is one of the oldest functioning weather observatories in the country. Built in 1885, they have a library and over 200 years of weather records in their database. The building was registered under the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and as a National Historical Landmark in 1989. The science museum showcases the climate change and other various meteorological information.
Commonwealth Museum exhibits some interesting documents and legal records belonging to the State. The museum's education department offers lectures encouraging the use of material from the archives. A special exhibit entitled 'Highway to the Past' is dedicated to the archeology of the Big Dig. Many of the artifacts uncovered during the digging are also on display.