The National Heritage Museum in Lexington, Massachusetts is a museum with an emphasis on American history and Freemasonry. It also contains the Gorden-Williams Library, a Masonic research library. The Museum was founded by the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Scottish Rite appendant body of Freemasonry. The museum features general interest galleries with changing exhibits about American history and culture, Massachusetts history and industry, decorative arts, and Lexington's role in the American Revolution.

For the history buffs

From May to October, a Liberty Ride bus starting at the National Heritage Museum will have an informative 90-minute tour of the Lexington-Concord area. Inspired by the valuable information covered in the tour, many riders disembark and visit the Heritage Shop for books that uniquely tell the story of the area. Visitors can also tour the Museum's exhibitions accompanied by a knowledgeable member of the museum's staff. One of the highlights of the National Heritage Museum's collection is a 15 - star American flag made between 1795 and 1818. The only other 15 - star flag on public view is the Star Spangled Banner at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. This incredible flag is just one example of the more than 16,000 Masonic and Americana objects that you can find at the National Heritage Museum when you travel with your New England rental cars.

The mystery of the American Freemasons

The National Heritage Museum was founded by the Scottish Rite Masons of the Northern Jurisdiction of the United States as a gift to the nation. The Masonic fraternity has had several prominent members including George Washington, Ben Franklin and Paul Revere, who played a pivotal role in the founding of the country. The National Heritage Museum demystifies the rituals, symbols, meaning and history of this important society. When you visit with your New England rental cars you will find that the museum has one of the finest Masonic collections in the United States, shown in a number of exhibitions throughout their facility. The National Heritage Museum is also noted for authoring important, scholarly books on Freemasonry, which accompany their exhibits.

For the community

The National Heritage Museum is extremely active in participating with community meeting space for residents and organizations. Many clubs, associations, politicians and businesses regularly meet at the National Heritage Museum to share ideas and openly discuss important issues. The National Heritage Museum facilities are available for rent and feature a state of the art conference center, auditorium, and other spaces for public and private meetings, conferences, and parties. For more information on the National Heritage Museum when you travel with your New England rental cars, its exhibitions, programs, or guided tours please call 781-861-6559 ext.4100.

A full calendar of events and programs

The National Heritage Museum's calendar is packed year round with programs and events for all ages. The Lowell Lecture series presents nationally renowned speakers with various perspectives on the subject of a current exhibition. The National Heritage Museum recognizes the universal language of music with the Heritage Concert series, performances that satisfy many musical tastes. The facilities are handicap accessible and equipped to assist the hearing impaired. Discover what the National Heritage Museum has to offer when you travel with your New England rental cars.

Before you go?

The National Heritage Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM - 4:30 PM and Sunday noon - 4:30 PM. It is closed Mondays except for selected holidays. Admission and parking are free when you travel with your New England rental cars.

For more information when you travel with your New England rental cars to the National Heritage Museum check out their official website at http://www.monh.org