Wenham Museum

M is for Museum & P is for Playdate
2024-05-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-14 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-08 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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.
PROGRAM DETAILS
2nd Friday of the Month
9:30 a.m. ages 18 months-2.9 years
10:30 a.m. ages 2.9 years+
Included with Admission
Free for Members
Free for Residents of Hamilton, Wenham, Manchester & Essex with advanced registration through Early Childhood Partners >>
Sponsored by Early Childhood Partners via Mass. Department of Early Education & Care and the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District.

Fairy Festival 2024
2024-06-08 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for our annual Fairy Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024 starting at 10:00 a.m.!
The Fairy Festival returns to the Wenham Museum again this year with a Neverland theme. This celebration of art, nature, and story includes making fairy houses, tea parties, crafting, face painting, and more.
ALL OF OUR TEA PARTY TIMES ARE SOLD OUT. All other Fairy Festival performances, art projects, and activities are available with special entry fee.
Because of the large size of the Fairy Festival, the museum will be open for this special event only. Tickets for the Fairy Festival are available at the door on the day of the event as space permits. Discounted admission and passes will not be accepted for this event or on this date including library passes and ACM Reciprocal members.
If you are intending to visit only to see the trains or other exhibitions, Fairy Festival ticketing rates will still apply to your visit. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Festival Tickets –

$22 for Members Child/Adult/Senior (3 years old and above) SOLD OUT
$28 for Nonmembers Child/Adult/Senior (3 years old and above) SOLD OUT

$30 per person with Tea Party (Members and Nonmembers) the day of the event, if tickets are available (TEA PARTY TIMES ARE SOLD OUT)
Special Fairy Festival Admission Prices will apply for Members and Nonmembers at the door
Free for Babies (2 years old and under)

Festival Agenda

10 AM The Fairy Festival Begins
10 – 10:30 AM Tea Party with Peter Pan (THIS TEA TIME IS SOLD OUT)
10:30 – 11:15 AM Fairy Performance with Tinkerbell
11:30 – 12:00 PM Tea Party with Peter Pan (THIS TEA TIME IS SOLD OUT)
12 – 12:45 PM Mermaid Performance with a mermaid from the Mermaid Lagoon
1 – 1:30 PM Tea Party with Peter Pan(THIS TEA TIME IS SOLD OUT)
1:30 – 2:15 PM Pirate Performance with a Neverland Pirate
10 – 2:00 PM Make a Fairy House
10 – 3:00 PM Archery
10 – TBD Fairy Gardening
ALL DAY 10 AM – 3 PM

Face Painting with Flynntastic Faces
Make a Woodland Pendant
Make Fairy Dust
Make a Peg Doll Fairy, Mermaid, or Pirate
Pirate Craft

Please note: You may attend this event both before and after your ticketed tea party time. We ask guests to purchase a festival ticket associated with a tea party time in order to manage seating and capacity in our function hall.
Festival Partners
Flynntastic Faces | Parties by Carole
Hamilton-Wenham Garden Club
Pretty Princess Parties | Treat
This event is supported by donors to the Wenham Museum’s Annual Fund.

August Adventures
2024-08-23 10:00 - 16:00
Visit for free! The Wenham Museum is excited to participate in the August Adventures summer program, sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. Admission to the museum on Friday, August 23 is free.
To learn more about August Adventures, visit:https://www.highlandstreet.org/…/comm…/august-adventures.

Drop-in Craft
2024-09-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-20 10:00 - 16:00
We’re celebrating the International Day of Peace with a special drop-in activity, included with admission (while supplies last).

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-10-02 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, October 2, 2024: LEGO Club

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends
Bring a snack
Free build with LEGO or take on a building challenge prompt
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-10-09 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, October 9: Origami & Papercrafts

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends
Bring a snack
Learn the art of origami and / or paper sculpture
Bring home some cool creations
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-10-16 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, October 16: Board Game Club

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends.
Bring a snack
Choose from a variety of board games to play with others.
Selection includes: Battleship, Sorry, Twister, Throw Throw Burrito, Checkers, Candyland, Connect 4, Guess Who, and more
Have a favorite game that you think we should add? Just let us know!
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

LEGO Train On Display
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 16:00
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Calling all LEGO fans: the LEGO Train is coming back to the Wenham Museum for a spooktacular visit!
Watch a rainbow colored, L-gauge model train speeding along a brick track as it races by soaring skyscrapers, country cottages, mountainside ski slopes and much more – maybe even some Halloween surprises.
All features are designed with the highest degree of precision (and a sense of humor!) by the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG). Special thanks to NELUG for sharing their creations with us. All ticket proceeds from the LEGO Train benefit the nonprofit Wenham Museum.
We encourage visitors to come in at least an hour before closing in order to fully enjoy the Lego experience. Save time before or afterwards to explore the rest of the museum galleries included in your ticket price!
SPECIAL EVENT DETAILS
LEGO Train On Display
Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
**SPECIAL MEMBERS ONLY HOURS: Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.**
TICKET PRICING:
Members: FREE
Non-Member Adult $12.00
Non-Member Children $10.00
Non-Member Senior (65+) $10.00
Please Note: Library Passes and free passes are not eligible for this special event.
Tickets available at the door. Online Reservations are now closed.

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-10-23 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, October 23: Seasonal Craft – Pumpkin Decorating

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends
Bring a snack
Create a seasonal craft
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Drop-in Halloween Crafts
2024-10-29 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate spooky season with special drop-in Halloween crafts! Included with admission, while supplies last.

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-10-30 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, October 30: Drawing League (One time only!)

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends.
Bring a snack
Develop your drawing skills through directed drawing guidance, how-to-draw handouts, or customized instructions
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Harry Potter Party
2024-11-02 10:00 - 15:00
Put on your wizard cap and get ready for a magical event with potions, spells, and more!
The wizarding fun of Hogwarts returns to Wenham Museum this fall. This celebration of magic and wonder includes an alchemy magic show with a genuine wizard, a potions lab, crafting, photo ops, a limited time display of LEGO™ Hogwarts Express buildings, and more!
Because of the anticipated large size of the Potter Party, the museum will be open for this special event only. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Tickets for the Potter Party will be available at the door on the day of the event as space permits. Discounted admission and passes will not be accepted for this event or on this date including library passes and ACM Reciprocal members.
In honor of Dobby the house elf, please bring a new pair of socks to be donated to River House Women’s Shelter in Beverly.
If you are intending to visit only to see the trains or other exhibitions, special Potter Party Admission Prices will apply for Members and Nonmembers at the door. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Online Reservations are No Longer Available. A limited number of tickets will be available for sale at the door on Saturday for the Harry Potter Party including crafts, photo booth, and afternoon classes: Members – $8 per person and Nonmembers – $12 per person. Everyone ages 2 and up needs a ticket. PLEASE NOTE: Our Ed the Wizard Magic Show for our Harry Potter Party is SOLD OUT.
Program Agenda

10AM The Potter Party Begins

11AM Alchemy Magic Show with Ed the Wizard (Recommended for ages 6 and up) – SOLD OUT

1 PM Potion Lab Unicorn Tears and Goblin Snot Bubbles

1:30 PM Potion Lab Wizard Slime

2 PM Potion Lab Unicorn Tears and Goblin Snot Bubbles

2:30 PM Potion Lab Wizard Slime

ALL DAY 10AM – 3PM (while materials last)

Make a wizard wand

Make a golden snitch

Write with a quill pen

Photo booth with props

SPECIAL GUEST 11 AM – 2 PM: Caricature Artist Dave Paint N’ Airbrush (custom caricatures and prints of Harry Potter characters available to purchase at additional cost)

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-11-06 13:15 - 16:00
NEW: Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, November 6, 2024: LEGO Club

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends
Bring a snack
Free build with LEGO or take on a building challenge prompt
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-11-13 13:15 - 16:00
NEW: Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, November 13: Board Game Club

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends.
Bring a snack
Choose from a variety of board games to play with others.
Selection includes: Battleship, Sorry, Twister, Throw Throw Burrito, Checkers, Candyland, Connect 4, Guess Who, and more
Have a favorite game that you think we should add? Just let us know!
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-11-20 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, November 20: Seasonal Craft – Turkey Draw-a-long and Gratitude Craft

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends
Bring a snack
Create a seasonal craft
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Wenham Wednesdays
2024-12-04 13:15 - 16:00
NEW: Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Wednesday, December 4, 2024: LEGO Club

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends
Bring a snack
Free build with LEGO or take on a building challenge prompt
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home

Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Karaoke Pajama Party with the Grinch - SOLD OUT
2024-12-06 17:00 - 19:00
Sing and dance during a special visit from a cuddly-as-a-crocodile, Mr. Grinch! Together, we will sing songs, dance, listen to a narration of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, and create some Grinch-inspired crafts. Children and their grownups are invited to wear their favorite holiday pajamas (or holiday sweaters) to this festive celebration. It’s sure to make even the Grinch’s heart grow three times its size!

$5 for Members Child/Adult/Senior (2 years and above)
$12 for Nonmembers Child/Adult/Senior (2 years and above)
Free for Babies

Tickets to this special program also include admission to the Wenham Museum’s galleries and exhibitions.
Registration is closed

Gingerbread House Contest
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00
This event is part of our “14 Days of Gingerbread” celebration! Learn more about all the Gingerbread fun here.
This December, we invite you to add some spice to the museum by taking part in our Gingerbread House Contest. Structures other than houses are welcome, too!
You may construct your confectionary creation at home or join us on Saturday, December 7th for an afternoon of gingerbread house decorating. All contest entries must be received by 4pm on December 7th.
Plus, all museum visitors can enjoy even more Gingerbread fun with our Gingerbread House Photo Booth and the Sensory Spice Challenge, in the lobby Dec. 7-21.
Important Dates
Register Online Nov. 5 – Dec. 1
Drop-Off Dec. 7
People’s Choice Voting Dec. 8 – Dec. 13
Judging Dec. 14
Pick-up Dec. 21
Submission Details
Contestants may enter in the following categories:

Individual Youth 10 & under
Individual Youth 11 – 17
Individual Adult 18+
Family
Business/Organization
Small Group (e.g., Scout group, church group, etc.)

Online registrations are required and will be accepted until Dec. 1.
Download complete contest rules:
2024 Gingerbread Contest Rules
To learn more about the Gingerbread House Decorating event at the museum, visit here.
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:00
This event is part of our “14 Days of Gingerbread” celebration! Learn more about all the Gingerbread fun here.
Join us on Saturday, December 7th for a morning of delicious cookie decorating. Join us at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. to decorate delicious cookies from Henry’s. Each ticket holder may decorate a gingerbread person cookie of their very own using sugary icing, sprinkles and other yummy adornments. Will you nibble on your creation or take it home? The choice is yours!
Plus, all museum visitors can enjoy even more Gingerbread fun with our Gingerbread House Photo Booth and the Sensory Spice Challenge, in the lobby Dec. 7-21.
