"Good enough, never is."

Debbie Fields, Mrs. Fields cookies

About the Museum

Through art, music, dance, photographs, film, stories, living history, and interactive activities, the Museum presents exciting and engaging exhibits and educational programs that inform, entertain, and inspire.

Exhibits and programs are organized by business, historical, educational, cultural, community, and governmental topics — including women pilots, astronauts, seafarers, inventors, entrepreneurs, artists, writers, and athletes as well as women in the military and in media.

Young Women to Watch Exhibit

Since opening, Nancy Young, president of the Attleboro Jewelry Makers, has provided approximately 3,000 square feet of space for the Museum, which is located in downtown Attleboro and easily accessible to the highway.

Since 2003, WAW has had 7 major exhibits and over 100 events that were free and open to the public. Museum events include:

  • Financial Advice Webcasts
    Clara Barton Teas
    Kids’ Summer of Science
    Career Exploration Day
    Meet Women in Technology

  • Envision 2020
    Women Engineers Forum
    NASA Design Challenge
    Leadership Seminars
    Aeronauts & Astronauts

The Women at Work Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are supported through the kind generosity of members and museum visitors like you.

The Museum has received support from around the country. Many organizations have made donations as well as sent volunteers and created exhibits.

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  • Our Vision

    Become a destination for the community in areas that would both celebrate women's accomplishments and educate future generations o their potential by providing opportunities for children to explore science in ways they cannot at school, educators to expand their resources and community members to participate in on-going programs and projects.

Our Mission

Honor the achievements of women throughout history, provide educational programs that promote leadership, economic independence, and expertise in math, science, engineering and technology.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF

President

Nancy Young

Clerk

David Cochran

Treasurer

Kelly Fox