Attleboro Area Industrial Museum Celebrates 50 Years with Community Event and $50,000 Matching Gift Challenge

Where: Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, 42 Union St., Attleboro, Ma.
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025

Attleboro, MA — The Attleboro Area Industrial Museum (AAIM) is proud to announce its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of preserving and celebrating the region’s rich industrial history. In honor of this major milestone, the Museum will host a community-wide celebration on Sunday, July 27, 2025, and is inviting the public to join in the celebration and support its future.

The anniversary celebration will take place at the Museum, located at 42 Union Street in Attleboro, and will feature family-friendly activities, live presentations, new exhibits and special displays highlighting 50 years of local history and innovation. The event is free and open to all!

“This event is not just a celebration of the Museum's past, but a chance to dramatically impact the Museum’s future,” said Victoria Antonucci, Executive Director of the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum.

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary, the Museum is thrilled to announce a $50,000 matching gift challenge, generously offered by longtime supporters Rose and Bill Larson. Every donation made to the Museum will be matched dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling the impact of each gift. All contributions will help ensure that the Museum remains a vital resource for students, families, and the community for decades to come,” said Antonucci. “This is a huge opportunity for us to increase the impact of our work and to grow our programs and community.”

The Attleboro Area Industrial Museum invites the public to attend the celebration on July 27 and to consider making a matched gift in honor of the anniversary. Donations can be made at www.industrialmuseum.com  or by visiting the Museum in person.

About the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum (AAIM):
Founded in 1975, the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich industrial heritage of the Attleboro region. Housed in a historic building on Union Street, the museum features a remarkable collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that showcase the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped the community. AAIM serves as an educational resource and cultural hub, offering a wide range of programs, exhibitions, and events for all ages.