Candlelight Tour
Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House Step back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, you’ll hear stories of yesterday—some curious, some mysterious—as you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings, […]
Mornings at the Museum
Join us for Mornings at the Museum—a fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers to start the day! Each session features a playful drop-in program designed especially for children under 5. We rotate activities across topics such as: Hands-On History & Play: Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects. […]
Mornings at the Museum
Join us for Mornings at the Museum—a fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers to start the day! Each session features a playful drop-in program designed especially for children under 5. We rotate activities across topics such as: Hands-On History & Play: Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects. […]
Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration
Join us this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, as we open our doors for a special day of remembrance and appreciation. Though the museum is usually closed on Tuesdays, this Veterans Day we'll be open with meaningful, family-friendly programming throughout the day to honor those who have served. Featured Activities 🔹 Military History Exhibits Explore […]
Stitches & Stories
Wrap yourself in stories! Each week we’ll read a children’s book and explore a quilt or another object from the museum’s collection to bring the story to life. Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museum—a fun, enriching way for little ones […]
Arts & Making
Get creative with Art's Cool! Join us for hands-on crafts, open-ended projects, and sensory art fun. Kids can let their imaginations run wild while building fine motor skills and expressing themselves through art. Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museum—a fun, […]
M is for Museum & P is for Playdate
Join us the 2nd Friday of the month for our M is for Museum/P is for Playdate program! Each month, we read a story, then do a related craft or activity. These programs have been designed to address MA curriculum standards for Pre-K in Reading and Literature, Science, Personal and Social Development and Peer Relationships. […]
Dance & Movement
Drop-in for dance & movement with the Little Gym and start your day with joy, creativity, and fun! Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museum—a fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers to start the day! Each session features […]
Arts & Making
Get creative with Art's Cool! Join us for hands-on crafts, open-ended projects, and sensory art fun. Kids can let their imaginations run wild while building fine motor skills and expressing themselves through art. Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museum—a fun, […]
Music Time
Sing, clap, and groove with musicians from the Music Connection in this joyful, play-based music program for young children. Each week features different songs, rhythm games, and musical stories designed to spark creativity and movement. Included with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the […]
Dance & Movement
Drop-in for dance & movement with the Little Gym! Kids laugh, leap, and learn in every class—discovering confidence and joy that lasts a lifetime. That’s what we call Serious Fun! Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museum—a fun, enriching way for […]
Music Time
Sing, clap, and groove with musicians from the Music Connection in this joyful, play-based music program for young children. Each week features different songs, rhythm games, and musical stories designed to spark creativity and movement. Included with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the […]