Guided Tours of Historic Mechanics Hall
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Open to the Public - Limited Availability
Tour FREE in honor of Preservation Worcester's Jane Week
Monday, June 9, 2025
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Open to the Public - Limited Availability
Admission: $10
FREE for Mechanics Hall Members
Join us for a guided tour of our beautiful Worcester landmark and architectural treasure.

Join us for a guided tour of Mechanics Hall, Worcester’s treasured landmark and architectural gem. Internationally recognized for its superb acoustics and breathtaking beauty, Mechanics Hall is one of the world’s great concert halls and a premier venue for performances, recordings, weddings, business events, and more.
As part of this special tour, Mechanics Hall Principal Organist Peter Krasinski will provide a live demonstration and discussion on The Worcester Organ, the Hall’s historic tracker pipe organ, known as The Hook Organ. Built in 1864, this magnificent instrument remains one of the finest surviving examples of its kind. Experience its power and grandeur as Peter Krasinski shares insights into its history, mechanics, and breathtaking sound.
The accessible entrance is located on Waldo Street, with elevators available in the ground-floor lobby for access to all levels. If you need assistance, please contact Mechanics Hall Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, at 508-752-5608.
Mechanics Hall, built in 1857, is owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association (est. 1842) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore its rich history and hear the magnificent 1864 Hook Organ in action!
Mechanics Hall is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association (est. 1842). Mechanics Hall built in 1857. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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