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Wenham Museum
About
Wenham Museum celebrates childhood, interprets history, and explores culture for the enrichment of all generations in the greater North Shore community and beyond.
The Museum engages multigenerational members and visitors in examining the promise of the American experiment and provides thought-provoking learning experiences that connect the past, present, and future, in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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All Aboard for Train Time
Even more model trains are chugging into Wenham Museum! Explore four captivating layouts, including holiday favorite the Polar Express, which speeds along the track all the way to the North Pole.
Tin Toy Story
Join us in the wonderful world of toys! “Tin Toy Story” features an eye-popping collection of over 100 toys from toymaker and collector Jack Schylling.
(Photo Credit: ©Matthew J. Siegel / Imageworks-LA)
What to Wear? Dolls and Their Wardrobes
The first thing most of us do with a new doll is to remove her clothes. The next thing is to acquire new outfits. Because it’s really all about the clothes… Explore historic doll wardrobes from our collection, many displayed together with the dolls they were made for.
If You Give a ____ a ____
Hands-on fun inspired by Laura Numeroff’s beloved books. Cook up treats in a play kitchen, orchestrate a puppet show, build with blocks, play basketball, throw a party in a blanket fortress, and much more!
Draw Me a Story
Read stories about making art and get inspired to make your own. Here you are encouraged to let your imagination take the lead and draw whatever you want… right on the walls!
(Image: From Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crocket Johnson, published by Harper Collins, 1955.)
Trains, trains, and more trains!
Train fans of all ages delight in the Bennett E. Merry Train Gallery featuring 10 operating model layouts.
Dramatic Play
The history is hands-on in our galleries! Play with classic toys like dolls, a dollhouse, and baby carriages. Have a tea party or dress up like your favorite community helper!
Hands-On House
The first floor of the museum's historic house is full of hands-on history! Experience what family life was like in the late 17th century for the first residents of this 360-year-old home.
Things To Do
The Wenham Museum currently stewards a diverse collection of approximately 58,000 artifacts. Bring the entire family to discover the treasures of childhood and explore how New Englanders have lived, worked, dressed and played from the 17th century to today at the Wenham Museum.
