Description: The Optical Heritage Museum, in Southbridge, MA is a non-for-profit entity, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the optical industry in America and the world. The Optical industry is responsible for many technological advancements we take for granted today and it is our mission to shine a light on the pioneers who first developed this tech and forever improved our lives.
Established in 1983, the Optical Heritage Museum has one of the largest collections of Spectacle Frames and Ophthalmic Optical items in the world.
Welcome to the Optical Heritage Museum
Celebrating the history of optics in America