The best arts & culture spots in Quincy

7 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Whether you’re into Lincoln lore, early settler stories, or finally mapping that family tree, the Historical Society of Quincy & Adams…

425 S 12th St

Whether you’re into Lincoln lore, early settler stories, or finally mapping that family tree, the Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County delivers with the History Museum on the Square, John Wood Mansion, the Lincoln Gallery, and deep local archives. Drop by this week and scratch that Quincy curiosity itch.

From the Quincy newsletter, August 4, 2026

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All Wars Museum

Arts & Culture

War museum with over 5,000 artifacts from U.S. conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the present.

1707 N 12th St

S. conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the present.

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John Wood Mansion

Arts & Culture

Preserved 150-year-old home turned into a museum that offers tours.

425 S 12th St

Preserved 150-year-old home turned into a museum that offers tours.

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The Quincy Museum

Arts & Culture

Local history museum & prehistoric relics in a restored Richardsonian Romanesque mansion.

1601 Maine St

Local history museum & prehistoric relics in a restored Richardsonian Romanesque mansion.

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Villa Kathrine

Arts & Culture

The town's visitor information center, in a historic North African–style villa built in 1900.

532 Gardner Expy

The town's visitor information center, in a historic North African–style villa built in 1900.

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Museum with free admission displaying exhibits about the history of Quincy and the surrounding area, plus live performances.

332 Maine St

Museum with free admission displaying exhibits about the history of Quincy and the surrounding area, plus live performances.

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Built in 1835, this restored home is legendary for its role as a spot on the Underground Railroad.

415 Jersey St

Built in 1835, this restored home is legendary for its role as a spot on the Underground Railroad.

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