Reviews of Crane Museum of Papermaking and Center for the Paper Arts (Museum)

Jacqueline Parente

There was a very nice retired gentleman that gave the talk on the history of Crane. He knew the players thereby adding value to the historical recount of the facts. We were shown the actual American bills and told facts about their composition. I found this very interesting. If you are in the area I would definately recommend a visit to this place for a pleasant way to spend a few hours.

Jessica Schlereth

A small but well done museum. Staff were so friendly. We made paper and decorated paper using bubbles and shaving cream. My kids didn't want to leave.

Eldy Ortega

Very informative

Moe Gindi

Was awesome

Roger Hankey

FREE and extremely interesting. Staffed by knowledgeable former Crane employees. Watch the pape rmaking demonstration. Fascinating old building.

Rob P

There's way more science than we ever realized! A comprehensive exhibit indeed! A lesson in American enginuity: the original Crane shareholders can be proud of their tenacity in facing the wolves of Wall Street. Set back of the road in a non-descript brick building, this exhibit tells a local history and sets the Crane trademark in it's rightful place over their first century. There are demos, wise foremen who give fascinating talks but bring all the wrinkles of pulp to a rather stunned audience. We are going back.

MF Chino

This place is very informative and my kids enjoyed the museum.

Pat Kaufman

Very interesting to learn about making the paper forvand security controls imbedded in our currency by this family owned company in its sixth generation. Paul Revere ordered the paper for the first US currency from Crane. Also interesting are the many samples of stationery and greeting cards ordered by our presidents and numerous celebrities. Lastly, take the opportunity to load up on the bargain stationery in the discount store.

Corey Minion

Very cool info if you're into either casual history or want to learn where USA paper money originates. Great hands on activities for kids too. You can do the entire display and presentation in less than 2 hours easily... so you won't need riot gear bringing little kids thru tweens, and just interesting enough to get the folders kids to put their g-dang phones down for the duration. Adults will get a little something from the museum too...good for all. Perfect activity on an overcast or rainy day too. You will never look at cash the same way again! Oh yeah...it's free too!

Sara Misra

This was a short field trip for us but the kids loved it. The gentleman working there was so good with our 6 and 3 yr olds. He kept them interested and didn't seemed bothered at all by them wanting to continuously make stamped paper prints. They have some pretty historical pieces of paper- invitations to the Statue of Liberty dedication from 1886, inaugurations, Queens anniversaries etc.....very interesting.

Jae Kwak

A wonderful experience to learn how to make paper. Super kids friendly.

Jim B

Super interesting. Great for everyone. And it's free.

Conni Tupes

So much history in a beautiful historic building! Learned how paper is made and got to make a sheet, too! Jena, Chris and Mark were awesome guides along our journey! Highly recommend....same company that sold paper to Paul Revere!

Mary kelliher

Exceptional! Volunteers who worked there were wonderful with my children!

Christopher Wagner

Very Informative! With a participative activity! I didn't know they made all the US currency paper, PLUS the paper for many other countries. Lots of technology goes into this paper to thwart counterfeiting. Glad we visited.

Wayne Geiser

The museum is quite small, but the guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable.

Linda Karaberis

Friendly and knowledgeable guides.

Cindy Hansen

Very well presented and informative. Great enthusiastic guides. Check them out.

John Salverda

Very informative.

Praval Jain

They have a lot of history behind the modern day bills to share with you all. Plus they let you try marbling on their paper which is very cool.

Jan U

Very informative, Definitely it's worth the time. Thank you

Carl Forman

Interesting, but not really much to see. An hour should be more than enough time there.

Douglas Yriart

Very informative video and tour. The staff are friendly and helpful. My. 8 year old Grandson got to make a sheet of paper.

Michelle V

Really informative museum and no admission cost. Knowledgeable staff. Fun for kids.

Chance McNeil

This was an interesting place. I had no idea this is where they print most of the paper for the u.s. currency. Wonderful museum and presentation of how they make cotton into paper. Kids enjoying making their own marbled type finished paper craft. Fun to see all of the different Who's Who, high ups and famous people that use their paper over the years from Presidents to dignitaries and military. If you're in the area check it out!

Wade Lau

Very fun. Crafts. Teach you how to make paper. Great place

Joey Talbert

What a fun place! Informative, with enough hands on activities for my 10 year old. Craft room was her favorite!

Becky

Never been there!

Dawn Korba

The staff was amazing and it was very informative.

Margaret Wilson

A totally unique museum! So cool! An interesting addition to a Berkshire visit!

Celeste Penney

Fascinating. We made some paper out of denim.