210 Lancaster Street
Leominster, MA, 01453
978-537-9529
URL : http://www.plasticsmuseum.com
overview : During the 1970's a local chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers and local historians came together to create a center to celebrate the birthplace of the plastics industry - Leominster, Massachusetts. - This non-profit institution dedicated its existence and mission to preserving the past, addressing the present and promoting the future of plastics through public education and awareness.
collections : From the early days of the plastics industry, see first-of-their-kind machines used to mass produce plastics products, ranging from toothbrushes to sunglasses and pen molding machines. - A brief history of the Plastics Industry accompanies this exhibit. Historic celluloid plastic toys, molds and beauty products are rotated seasonally. - watch a live demonstration of the museum's injection molding machine and observe recycling in progress .. Plastics in Medicine .. Plastics Hall of Fame ..
topics : technology, inventions, inventors, nanotechnology
