Wenham Museum | History of Boston’s North Shore

Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as of 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th, the Wenham Museum will be closed to the public until further notice. In addition, all public programming and events will be postponed or cancelled. Click here to read more

Welcome to the Wenham Museum

We're a 95-year-old local history museum that serves a multi-generational audience. Become one of the 35,000 visitors we welcome each year!
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ONLINE Attic Treasures Sale

Launching ONLINE on May 23rd at 10 a.m.! Shop a wonderful assortment of gently used housewares, decor, furnishings, accessories and more! To benefit the exhibits and programs of the Wenham Museum.
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NEW EXHIBIT: Girl Scouts!

Confidence + Courage + Character = GIRL SCOUTS! Now open in the Family Discovery Gallery. Learn scouting values while learning through play. The Girl Scouts have been teaching leadership, teamwork, and life skills since 1912, and this exhibit celebrates that long history in an all-hands on gallery space for kids aged 5 and younger.
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Frozen: Stories of Ice & Snow

This family-friendly, hands-on history exhibit is packed with chilly fun!
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Patton Family Archives

Wenham Museum is the future home of the Patton Family Archives. This vast collection chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore.
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