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Unique Places to Shop in Western MA: Museum Gift Shops

Smith College Museum of Art Shop Photo by Paul Shoul
Smith College Museum of Art Shop Photo by Paul Shoul

For some, the museum gift shop is the best part of visiting the museum! The museum shop not only offers you an opportunity to take home a reminder of your visit, but also find unique items by other artists whose work could become your new favorite necklace, the next talking piece on your coffee table, or the best card you'll ever send. Don't miss all the fun gifts The Carle Bookshop offers at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the unique and global artifacts at the Smith College Museum of Art Shop.

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4 Unique Holiday Shopping Experiences in Western MA

Snow Farm Seconds Sale | Photo by Lynne Graves
Snow Farm Seconds Sale | Photo by Lynne Graves

If you're searching for a handmade gift but you don't have the time to make something yourself, turn to our local artists in Western MA! Visit Open Studios in Florence and Easthampton and special artisan sales like Seconds Sales at Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program in Williamsburg or Makers Market at the Parlor Room in Northampton. Meet the artists themselves, buy unique gifts for the holidays, and most importantly, support a booming local creative economy.

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