History

The Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop is situated on the historic site of Eli Whitney’s armory. From 1798 until 1979, the location was an active manufacturing site. The museum’s buildings and landscape reflect its evolution from a wooded riverside setting to a factory and community, and ultimately to a destination for history and learning. EWMW is now a preeminent hands-on learning workshop for all ages.

EWMW also holds important collections of archives and objects related to the Whitney Armory, the A.C. Gilbert Company, and projects designed by Apprentices. You can explore those materials and the history of the Museum & Workshop site via the links below.