Welcome to the
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
Opening October 19: 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
Opening October 19: 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.
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!
Egbert Gallery
Explore work by Hamilton-based photographer Deb Bai-Lannon of active-duty and military veterans at the Harvard University polo barn in Hamilton, MA.
Kidstuff: Toys & Togs for Summer Fun
Explore classic children’s toys and clothes from the 19th century to the present, used for playing indoors or out, rain or shine. As always, there are hands-on opportunities in the gallery, including an indoor seesaw!
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.
