Wenham Museum

Summer Camp Enrolling Now!
2025-01-29, 2025-02-05, 2025-02-12, 2025-02-19, 2025-02-26
Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
At Camp Whirlygig our campers are immersed in experiences. Hands-on and physically engaging activities take place in galleries, science labs, art studios, grassy lawns, playgrounds, and tennis courts. Campers spend the day as scientists, artists, performers, storytellers, and athletes. They also learn to self-regulate and practice mindfulness through yoga, breathing techniques and intentional movements. Campers do all this – and more! – while building friendships that will last for years.
Explore the details, tuition, and enrollment on our camp page.

Wenham Wednesdays - Origami
2025-01-29 13:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students. Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
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.
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays
Register now

Spring & Summer Sports Sale - Donate Now!
2025-02-01, 2025-02-08, 2025-02-15, 2025-02-22
Now accepting donations for Wenham Museum’s second-ever spring and summer sports sale! Donate your gently used sports equipment for sale to benefit the Wenham Museum and shop for your youth sports and outdoor recreation needs for the spring and summer season.
Drop-Off Dates & Times
Donations will be accepted during museum hours, starting February 1, 2025.
MUSEUM HOURS
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, CLOSED
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
As a thank you for your support, all donors to the sale will be given a coupon worth 10% off your Sports Sale purchase.
Learn More about donation drop-off times, acceptable items, and more on our Spring & Summer Sports Sale by clicking here >>
Questions or Sponsorship Inquiries? Please contact Emily Bottomley, Director of Development, via e-mail or at (978) 468-2377, ext. 140.

Wenham Wednesdays - LEGO Club
2025-02-05 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students. Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
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.
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays
Register now

Celebrate the Year of the Snake
2025-02-07 16:00 - 17:30
Welcome the Year of the Snake and celebrate the Lunar New Year! Learn about the origins of Chinese traditions such as dances, lanterns, lucky tangerines, and rattle drums through crafts and performance.
In honor of the New Year, youth performers from the Wakefield Lions company will perform the Lion Dance, to attract good luck and chase away evil spirits for the upcoming year.
The event will take place in Burnham Hall. The museum galleries are not open for this event.
TICKETS:
Members Child: $5
Member Adult/Senior: $5
Nonmember Child: $10
Nonmember Adult/Senior: $10
Children aged 2 and older require a ticket. Children under the age of 2 do not need a ticket.

Wenham Wednesdays - Craft
2025-02-12 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students. Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Seasonal Craft – Valentine 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

NEW: Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
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
Register now

M is for Museum & P is for Playdate
2025-02-14 09:30 - 11:30
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.

Lego Train Weekend
2025-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-16 12:00 - 16:00
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! Calling all LEGO fans – we’re excited to welcome the LEGO Train back to the Wenham Museum this February!
Come see 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.  The LEGO Train is designed with the highest degree of precision (and a sense of humor!) by the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG).
Special Thanks to the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG) for sharing their fantastic creations with us!
MUSEUM MEMBERS: We once again are offering MEMBER ONLY HOURS on Sunday, February 16 from 10 AM until noon.
Save time afterwards to explore the rest of the museum galleries included in your ticket price.

Lego Train Weekend - MEMBERS ONLY HOURS
2025-02-16 10:00 - 12:00
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! Calling all LEGO fans – we’re excited to welcome the LEGO Train back to the Wenham Museum this February!
Come see 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.  The LEGO Train is designed with the highest degree of precision (and a sense of humor!) by the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG).
Special Thanks to the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG) for sharing their fantastic creations with us!
MUSEUM MEMBERS: We once again are offering MEMBER ONLY HOURS on Sunday, February 16 from 10 AM until noon. Advance reservations are not needed for our Lego Train Weekend including the Members’ Only Hours.

Furry Friends: Drop-in Activities
2025-02-17 10:00 - 16:00
We’re celebrating our furry friends with special drop-in activities!
You can get creative making animal-themed crafts, and meet volunteers from local animal organizations and some of the cuddly creatures they care for. Salem Wildlife Rescue and Friends of Beverly Animals will visit the museum to share educational resources and answer questions. Please consider bringing a donation to support our furry friends and those that care for them.
Crafting: 10 AM – 4 PM (while supplies last)
Salem Wildlife Rescue: 10 AM – Noon
Friends of Beverly Animals: Time TBA
Learn more about these organizations:
Salem Wildlife Rescue: https://salemwildliferescue.org/
Friends of Beverly Animals: https://www.friendsofbeverlyanimals.org/
Included with admission. Pre-registration is not required.

February Vacation Half-Day Drop-Off
2025-02-18 08:30 - 12:00
February Vacation Week Morning Half-Day Drop-Off –
RESERVATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE NOW CLOSED
Program hours: 8:30am to noon.
Daily Special Events:
Tuesday 2/18 – Barn Babies
Wednesday 2/19 – Traveling Whalemobile
Thursday 2/20 – Wingmasters
Friday 2/21 – Curious Creatures
Note: There is no program on Monday 2/17, but the museum will be open for regular admission.
Fees for the Vacation Week Program:
Members: $35/day
Non-Members: $45/day

Daily Schedule:

Private time in the galleries before the museum opens.
Craft or activity time in the “secret room” otherwise known as the Pickering Library. Few people visit this museum space.
Admission to the special ticketed program of the day is included.
Bring a nut-free snack and water.
Play some games until it is time to go home.

RESERVATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE NOW CLOSED

Barn Babies: Traveling Petting Zoo - SOLD OUT
2025-02-18 10:30 - 14:30
THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. For more February Vacation programs, please click here >>
Prepare for cuteness overload!
Cuddling some adorable baby animals is a great cure for cabin fever. Barn Babies will be at the Wenham Museum with baby chicks, bunnies, goats, piglets, kittens, puppies, and more! Make this the best day of your February Vacation Week by spending it with these loveable furry and feathered friends.
Advanced reservations and timed ticket entry is required for the well-being of the baby animals and the health and safety of Barn Babies staff.
Learn more about Barn Babies at: https://www.barnbabies.com/

February Vacation Half-Day Drop-Off
2025-02-19 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-20 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-21 08:30 - 12:00
February Vacation Week Morning Half-Day Drop-Off
RESERVATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE NOW CLOSED
Program hours: 8:30am to noon.
Daily Special Events:
Tuesday 2/18 – Barn Babies
Wednesday 2/19 – Traveling Whalemobile
Thursday 2/20 – Wingmasters
Friday 2/21 – Curious Creatures
Note: There is no program on Monday 2/17, but the museum will be open for regular admission.
Fees for the Vacation Week Program:
Members: $35/day
Non-Members: $45/day

Daily Schedule:

Private time in the galleries before the museum opens.
Craft or activity time in the “secret room” otherwise known as the Pickering Library. Few people visit this museum space.
Admission to the special ticketed program of the day is included.
Bring a nut-free snack and water.
Play some games until it is time to go home.

RESERVATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE NOW CLOSED

The Whalemobile - SOLD OUT
2025-02-19 11:00 - 13:00
THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT.
Let’s learn about whales! Walk inside a life-sized, inflatable humpback whale where you’ll learn all about these magnificent creatures. Learning about whales is also a great way to think critically about how you can become an ocean advocate, to help the wild world and our oceans.
Sign up to visit to The Whalemobile at 11 AM, 11:30 AM, or 12:30 PM. Prior to the program date, participants will be sent an introductory video about whales and The Whalemobile (this video will also be available for viewing inside the museum.) When you come to the museum, you’ll have a 30-minute visit seated inside the giant, inflatable humpback whale with a naturalist and educator. There will also be time for questions!
This program is recommended for ages 5+. Advance registration required.
Learn more about The Whalemobile at: https://thewhalemobile.com/

The World of Owls with Wingmasters - SOLD OUT
2025-02-20 10:30 - 11:20, 2025-02-20 13:30 - 14:20
THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT.
Get an up close look at amazing owls! Wingmasters will be at Wenham Museum to introduce different owls and other birds of prey in our region. This indoor program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing and flight to survive and thrive. A wealth of fact and folklore about these masters of the dark explains the natural and unnatural history of owls, while a variety of live owls provides the focus of the presentation. Learn more about Wingmasters at http://www.wingmasters.net/
This program is recommended for children ages 5 and up. Guests must remain seated for the duration of the 50-minute program to provide a comfortable atmosphere for the birds.
Advance Registration Required. Includes admission to the museum galleries.

Curious Creatures 10:30 Program - SOLD OUT
2025-02-21 10:30 - 11:10
THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. Learn about exotic and unusual animals in this hands-on, 40-minute interactive presentation. Children will meet 10-12 creatures and have the opportunity to touch and hold each one! Learn more about Curious Creatures by clicking here.
Save time afterwards to explore the rest of the museum galleries included in your ticket price.
Advanced Registration Required.
Tickets:
$10 Child/Adult/Senior Members
$15 Child/Adult/Senior Nonmembers

Curious Creatures 11:20 Program - SOLD OUT
2025-02-21 11:20 - 12:00
THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. Learn about exotic and unusual animals in this hands-on, 40-minute interactive presentation. Children will meet 10-12 creatures and have the opportunity to touch and hold each one! Learn more about Curious Creatures by clicking here.
Save time afterwards to explore the rest of the museum galleries included in your ticket price.
Presentations at 10:30 AM and 11:20 AM. Click here for the 10:30 AM event.
Advanced Registration Required.
Tickets:
$10 Child/Adult/Senior Members
$15 Child/Adult/Senior Nonmembers

Wenham Wednesdays - Games
2025-02-26 13:15 - 16:00
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students. Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
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.
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays
Register now

Spring & Summer Sports Sale
2025-02-27 15:00 - 18:00
Mark your calendars for the Wenham Museum’s second-ever spring and summer sports sale! Donate your gently used sports equipment for sale to benefit the Wenham Museum and shop for your youth sports and outdoor recreation needs for the spring and summer season.
Learn More about donation drop-off times, acceptable items, and more on our Spring & Summer Sports Sale by clicking here >>
Looking to volunteer? Sign up coming soon!
Questions or Sponsorship Inquiries? Please contact Emily Bottomley, Director of Development, via e-mail or at (978) 468-2377, ext. 140.
