Seasonal Musuem…read more This year, the Old Ordinary was open from June 12th through September 1, (2007), Tuesday through Saturday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission: adults, $3; children, $1. After Labor Day, the museum will be open by appointment. Really excellent value if you love New England History. Eleanor Roosevelt called Hingham's thoroughfare "the most beautiful Main Street in America." It has a mile or so of wide, tree-lined Main Street with homes that get progressively older as you get closer to the center of town. The Old Ordinary is a wonderful place to visit. It only costs $3.00 and there's are a variety of well-informed tour guides to walk you through the house and explain the rich history of Hingham. You can see house construction, fabric, furniture, toys, tools, clothing, advances in fireplaces, etc. progress as you travel through the rooms. Awesome state of the art kitchen and woodwoodworkshop. There was a quilt and embroidery exhibit when I went through, with examples on loan from the Old Derby school (down the street), one of the first coeducational schools in America, including an example of a rare and beautiful blue and white double anchor patterned quilt. Girls had to do a sampler to graduate, and boys had to make a wooden toy/piece of furniture. You will find a small tavern that qualified the house as an "ordinary" where Daniel Webster is reported to have stopped by for refreshment and conversation on his way through town on occasion. I was struck by how small the space was and that the revolution surely ignited in little places such as that. There are many artifacts including a 1722 Bonner map of Boston, a grandfather clock made by Hinghamite, Joshua Wilder, and Lincoln memorobilia as it is thought (hoped?) Abraham Lincoln may be descended from the Lincolns of Hingham. I believe I read somewhere that Abe never knew his ancestry, though. Nevertheless, there is a statue of him erected just outside the Old Ordinary on the green. Very good day trip.

This wonderful house museum was built in 1688 and expanded twice, all before the Revolutionary War…read more Tours last about an hour, but could last so much longer, there is so much to learn from the knowledgeable guides. They talk about the architecture, the owners, the furnishings, and what it was like in the 17th to 19th centuries in this historic town. Make sure you hear the pirate story! The museum is open seasonally, so make sure to check the website of the Hingham Historical Society or call in advance if you want to be sure. The museum also closes on very hot days. There is a nominal entrance fee if you are not a member.

This is a really well maintained museum. Great staff and products in the gift shop. Definitely…read morelearned a bunch about Hingham's past!

From the owner: Archives and museum of local history with educational programs, gift shop and reading room.read more

Great original and local art. Diverse styles and media. Bought tow pieces. Coming back when they…read moreswitch to summer works and the open studios.

Need something handmade, unusual or just looking to see what the local artists make then this is…read morethe place to visit. Check hours before you go. Located on the bottom of a condo building, but worth the trip. Many talented folks are sharing their creations here.

Took a very special Miro , signed, to them for reframing , suggestions on Mats etc…read more Excellent job Excellent advice Perfect finished product We'll be going back

If I had the money to buy fine art, I'd stop by here. It's an Irish Art Gallery but they have more…read morethan Irish prints. They also do a kick ass framing job with every type of picture frame you could imagine. There is one particular Connecticut artist something Roy who paints these bright sheep paintings...so cute! And he's featured in the Starbucks right down the street. Even if you're not going to buy anything, this place is so fun to walk through. It's like a free museum with a really friendly staff. It's right next to the Bagel shop and Old Navy on Rt. 3A in Hingham.

Mix: a bunch of model train enthusiasts (including current and former train engineers and MBTA…read moreemployees); a former WWII building way out in the woods; a roomful of small, mostly male children and their people; beautifully sculpted small scale scenery that looks like a special effects set, some of which is still under construction, with model trains running through them. To the delight of the under-5 set, even Thomas the Tank Engine made an appearance. Open to the public twice a year, this is a fun way to spend an afternoon. The lighting is bad, the spaces are a little tricky, and it might be a little overwhelming to find so many people into model trains. (It felt like a comic book convention, but with trains.) For small boys--especially those like mine who are really into trains--this is a little bit o' heaven. It may even be a gateway into the grander, and possibly expensive, world of model trains. It may even inspire new wood, plastic, and/or Duoplo track layouts that will take over your living room. There are vendors selling books, model train DVDs, and yes, lots and lots of model trains, tracks, and kits. We were topped out after an hour. I'd also like to add that the guys there were very cool with photos being taken. Admission was $5 for adults. It is possible to get there by public transportation. The West Hingham stop on the Greenbush commuter rail line is across the extremely busy street from the driveway. Then you walk down the mucky dirt driveway under construction with no sidewalks that goes on for at least 10 minutes. Just when you start to wonder where this place is, the parking lot appears.

Excellent visit for both the hobbiest and a family day out. There are three scheduled events during…read morethe year. Scout Night-mid January Open house for all scouts and families Spring Show and Open House-end of March Fall Show and Open House-end of October Use 19 Fort Hill Street, Hingham MA 02043 for your GPS. This will bring you to the entrance of Bare Cove Park. The entrance to the park is directly across the street from West Hingham Station on the Greenbush rail line out of South Station. Just cross the street and follow the sidewalk past the ball fields. Just a 5-7 minute walk. The other review is incorrect. The road is paved, lighted with street lights and has a sidewalk. Give the club a call for other events and openings. 781 740 2000 Fax: 781 740 8900 ssmrc.org

Wandered in on a rainy Saturday and looked around. Great if you're interested in Hingham history,…read moreand the staff are wonderful.

Tuesday evening at this location you can't beat $5.00 movies!…read moreDepends which you choose you can have the whole place to yourself like having a private screening!

When I was in college and grad school, I loved going to the movies and saw everything and anything…read morethat interested me. That hasn't been the case for years now particularly with all the options of enjoying movies at home. A good friend was visiting us from New Jersey for a few days last week and she and I decided to go see Spencer at one of Hingham's local movie theaters. This is a smaller multi-plex and we went to the 4pm showing. The particular theater was on the smaller side and given the time of day was not crowded at all which was nice. What wasn't nice is that walking in, the floor was littered with popcorn. Granted, two young men came in shortly after we arrived and started sweeping but the initial impression was a messy one. What was interesting was that we purchased our tickets a couple of hours ahead of time and then went to have lunch. When we returned to see the movie there was no one collecting tickets. We simply walked into the theater. I would never have done this but it was absolutely unnecessary for us to have had tickets. This is not the fault of the theater but the first 10 minutes or so was filled with actual commercial ads being shown on the screen. Ugh! Best not to come too early so you can avoid this. There were a couple of coming attractions which I always enjoy. I have found that often movie theaters have the sound turned up to a deafening level. Thankfully this was not the case here. The temperature of the theater was comfortable as the other problem is often excessive air conditioning or stuffiness. I still much prefer to watch movies at home. We have set up the family room with a big screen and surround sound. It was pleasant enough to be in an actual theater although this place needs to ensure cleaner floors prior to customers entering, and do a better job of checking tickets. I suspect, like many places, they currently must be short of help.

I love this library. Not perfect, not even the Library of Congress--but this is one of the few…read morethings that makes me feel like Hingham is my home town.

I've always been a huge fan of public libraries and I love spending time in them. Hingham is…read moreblessed with one of the best around and it's really worth getting acquainted with this branch. For starters the librarians are consistently helpful and top-notch. They go out of their way to help you find whatever it is you're looking for and to be available for assistance. The library building itself, while outwardly a bit dated in design, is light, airy and comfortable inside. Sign up for emails from the library on their website and you will hear about upcoming musical concerts, art exhibits, movie showings, the book club, lectures, readings by authors, and a host of other offerings. The library has its own gallery where you can regularly view all kinds of art. In addition to the books, the library has terrific DVD and CD collections. There is art work that you can borrow too and museum passes available. And all this is free! We're so lucky to have a great library system in general but the Hingham library is really something special. It's a great place to spend time.

Slow as shit in an ice storm. They take FOREVER to ship anything…read more Somebody needs to get on their butts.

We have had different carriers over the last two weeks and no one wants to deliver the supermarket…read moreads or junk mail. the service has been sub par in hull. Hampton cir area. since our regular carrier bid another route