Upcoming Events

Santa's Visit - Sunday, December 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy a trolley ride with Santa on Sunday, December 3, during our extended open hours of 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is included in museum admission, children 12 and under can attend for free.

Holiday Shop Hop – Sunday, December 10

We, along with other businesses in Webster and Dudley, will be participating in a Holiday Shop Hop on December 10, from noon to 4 p.m. We will have a special promotion in the gift shop that day. Watch our Facebook page for more details.

Very Merry Dickens Carolers – Sunday, December 10, 5-6 p.m.

Enjoy the sounds of Christmas with the Very Merry Dickens Carolers right on our circa 1915 Main Street, Webster. The event will take place Sunday, December 10, at 5 p.m. Admission includes refreshments. Tickets are required and are available here. This event is sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council as a part of its festival grant program.

Holiday Hours

The week of Christmas, from Thursday, December 21 – Saturday, December 23, we will be open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Last admission on all these days is 3 p.m.

We will be closed December 24-27.

We will open again the last week of December from Thursday, December 28 to Saturday, December 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Last admission on all these days is 3 p.m.

We will be closed on Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1, 2024.

Stop in with your out of town guests for a visit, or to find that perfect, last-minute gift!

Introductory Weaving Class for Beginners - January 13, 20, and 27, noon - 3:30 p.m.

We will also another introductory class for beginners. This three week session will take place January 13, 20, and 27. Classes will take place noon to 3:30 p.m. Looms are available to rent. Course fee is $150.00. Please call 508-461-2955 or email admin@samuelslaterexperience.org to register.

Karen Pike

21:39 27 Jul 23

This museum is a hidden gem. Strongly recommend. Lot's to do for adults and kids. Plan on staying at least 1 1/2 hours. Admission only $10 for seniors.

G. Juskiewicz

13:44 24 Jun 23

I had fairly low expectations walking in here because it is really in the middle of nowhere and who the heck is this Samuel Slater guy anyway?Wow though. I was blown away! It is small but powerful. They really pack a ton of education about living in the area during the Industrial Revolution into the small space. I’ve already recommended it to a bunch of family and friends.Side note, I went with a child who is non-verbal and on the spectrum. The staff was incredibly accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we might need. I can’t rave enough about the three people working on the day we went! Genuinely just good and kind people.Thank you to those behind this little gem for New England history lovers! We will be back.

Tara Corcoran

11:30 08 May 23

This museum is incredible. You are transported into a different time. Spectacular!

Shanni Prutchi

02:37 28 Mar 23

While visiting locally, I had some time to kill and was deciding between the Experience and a local art museum. Not knowing what exactly the Samuel Slater Experience had to offer, but hopeful from the positive reviews, my dad and I visited, and we were absolutely amazed.The exhibits were brilliantly designed and presented, and easily rival ones I’ve seen at major museums. With a wide variety of interactive portions, recreated town businesses, and great explainers, this is a great visit for adults and kids alike.We were very lucky to get a tour from one of the docents, who did an excellent job, and we learned a lot about the area. I spent the next day raving to anyone who would listen to me that they should visit.Also, Slater is 100% a traitor. It’s called corporate espionage.

Linda Neff

16:35 11 Mar 23

I took three of my grandchildren ages 7,11, and 14. All of them agreed it was the best experience I ever took them to. I take them somewhere in Massachusetts every vacation! I know it was good because they each went home and told their parents about it!The hostess was wonderful!