Wenham Museum

LEGO World: WonderRealms
2026-02-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
✨ Step into WonderRealms—a LEGO® world of imagination!
This all-new experience invites visitors to explore an extraordinary LEGO world where creativity knows no bounds.
From enchanted forests and futuristic skylines to pirate coves and steam-powered frontiers, each realm is packed with intricate details, playful surprises, and clever touches you won’t see anywhere else. Every scene is thoughtfully designed with precision—and a great sense of humor—by the talented builders of the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG).
Whether you’re a lifelong LEGO fan or just discovering the magic brick by brick, WonderRealms offers something completely new to explore at every turn.
🌈 The wonder begins here.
Registration not required | Included with museum admission | Free for Members | All ages
Special thanks to NELUG for sharing their incredible creations with our community.
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.
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Watch this video and get a sneak peek at WonderRealms!

Up, Up and Away! - 10 AM SOLD OUT
2026-02-16 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-02-16 14:00 - 14:50
Up, Up and Away! with Mad Science
Monday, February 16 at 10AM & 2PM
Get ready for jaw-dropping science fun! In this interactive program with Mad Science, children will explore the exciting forces of air and pressure and discover how they shape the world around us.
Watch in amazement as a soda bottle is crushed before your eyes, a hot-air balloon rises overhead, and a giant vortex generator blasts bursts of air through the room. Along the way, eager volunteers can jump in on the action with a chance to ride on a cushion of air!
This high-energy, hands-on program is packed with surprises, laughs, and unforgettable “wow” moments that make science come alive for curious kids.
Preregistration required.
The 10 AM show is sold out.
Register for the 2 PM show here >>
Please note: Museum admission is required for non-members and is included in the ticket price below.
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult Senior
$24 – Nonmember Child/Senior (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
$29 – Nonmember Adult (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
Free – Child under 2 years old
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.

Create & Craft
2026-02-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 15:00
🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨
Make the most of school vacation week and drop-in for hands-on creativity at the museum! Kids can choose from a menu of craft projects — from colorful creations to take-home treasures — and make something uniquely their own.
📆 Monday, Feb. 16 – Friday, Feb. 20, 10 AM – 3 PM
🖍️ $10 per craft
✨ No registration needed — just stop in, get inspired, and let your creativity shine!
🎟️ Regular museum admission is required — then it’s up to you how crafty you get!
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.

Up, Up and Away!
2026-02-16 14:00 - 14:50

Winter Camp: Free Admission Day
2026-02-17 09:00 - 16:00
Enjoy free admission to Wenham Museum galleries on Tuesday, February 17 as part of Winter Camp, a special initiative created by the Highland Street Foundation to provide free, enriching opportunities for children and families during February school vacation.
Spend the day exploring hands-on exhibits, playful learning spaces, and engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity for visitors of all ages. It’s the perfect way to make the most of February break — no registration required.
Museum admission is free all day thanks to the generous support of the Highland Street Foundation.
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>. Please note: free museum admission on February 17 does not include access to the World of Owls program. Program tickets must be purchased separately.

Create & Craft
2026-02-17 10:00 - 15:00
🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨
Make the most of school vacation week with a day of hands-on creativity at the museum! Kids can choose from a menu of craft projects — from colorful creations to take-home treasures — and make something uniquely their own.
🖍️ Pay per craft
✨ No registration needed — just stop in, get inspired, and let your creativity shine!
🎟️ Museum admission is free on Tuesday, Feb. 17 thanks to the generous support of the Highland Street Foundation. Create & Craft activities are available for an additional cost.

The World of Owls - SOLD OUT
2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:20, 2026-02-17 13:30 - 14:30
The World of Owls with Wingmasters
Tuesday, February 17 at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Get an up-close look at some truly amazing owls! Wingmasters returns to Wenham Museum with a fascinating live program featuring owls and other birds of prey found right here in our region.
During this indoor presentation, you’ll discover how owls use their extraordinary powers of sight, hearing, and flight to survive and thrive. Along the way, Wingmasters weaves together a rich mix of science, storytelling, and folklore, exploring both the natural and mythical history of these mysterious masters of the night. Live owls take center stage, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these remarkable birds in person.
This program is recommended for children ages 5 and up. Guests must remain seated for the full 50-minute presentation to ensure a calm, comfortable environment for the birds.
Please note: Museum admission on Tuesday, Feb. 17 is free thanks to the generous support of Highland Street Foundation. Tickets to the World of Owls program must be purchased separately.
The World of Owls is Sold Out. For more February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult/Senior
$14 – Nonmember Child/Adult/Senior
Free – Children Under 2 years of age

Bubbles! Traveling Science Workshop
2026-02-18 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 13:45, 2026-02-18 14:00 - 14:45
Bubbles! A Traveling Science Workshop with the Discovery Museum
Wednesday, February 18 at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 2 PM

How long does a bubble last? What colors can you see swirling across its surface? Can you predict the moment it will pop? In this hands-on science workshop, children dive into the surprising science of bubbles through observation, investigation, and discussion.
Participants will make bubbles, test ideas, ask questions, and explore what makes bubbles behave the way they do. Along the way, young scientists will practice critical thinking and scientific inquiry in a fun, playful setting.
This small-group workshop is recommended for ages 3 and up, and is limited to 20 children, allowing for plenty of hands-on exploration and conversation.
Preregistration required.
Register for 10 AM >> (recommended for ages 3-5)
Register for 11 AM >> (recommended for ages 5+) Adult tickets only; 11 AM children’s tickets are SOLD OUT
Register for 1 PM >> (recommended for ages 3-5)
Register for 2 PM >> (recommended for ages 5+)
Please note: Museum admission is required for non-members and is included in the ticket price below.
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult/Senior
$24 – Nonmember Child/Senior (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
$29 – Nonmember Adult (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
Free – Children Under 2 years of age
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.

Curious Creatures - SOLD OUT
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00
Curious Creatures
Thursday, February 19 at 10 AM & 2 PM
Get ready for an up-close adventure with exotic animals from around the world! This exciting, interactive program with Curious Creatures features a variety of live animals and plenty of fascinating facts about them!
Kids will have the chance to touch and hold some of the animals as they meet favorites like a baby alligator, snake, tortoise, chinchilla, bunny, and bearded dragon — plus a few surprises!
Come learn about wildlife through up-close discovery. Perfect for curious kids who love curious creatures!
Curious Creatures programs are SOLD OUT. For more February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.
Please note: Museum admission is required for non-members and is included in the ticket price below.
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult/Senior
$24 – Nonmember Child/Senior (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
$29 – Nonmember Adult (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
Free – Children Under 2 years of age

An Antarctic Adventure — Frizzle-Style!
2026-02-20 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-20 14:00 - 14:45
An Antarctic Adventure — Frizzle-Style!
Friday February 20 at 10 AM & 2 PM
Fasten your seat belts — the Friz is taking us on a chilly imagination-powered adventure! We’ll take a make-believe journey to Antarctica to meet penguins, glide past icebergs, and explore the South Pole. Along the way, kids will learn cool facts, laugh a lot, and let their imaginations run wild on this frosty journey to the bottom of the world inspired by the beloved Magic School Bus series.
Preregistration required.
Register for the 10 AM show here >>
Register for the 2 PM show here >>
Please note: Museum admission is required for non-members and is included in the ticket price below.
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult Senior
$24 – Nonmember Child/Senior (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
$29 – Nonmember Adult (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
Free – Child under 2 years old
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.

Lunar New Year Festival
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00
Lunar New Year Festival: Welcome the Year of the Horse!
Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 AM – 4 PM
Ring in the Year of the Horse with a lively Lunar New Year celebration at Wenham Museum! Families are invited to gallop into the fun with hands-on activities, cultural traditions, and interactive experiences throughout the museum. We’re excited to partner with the Chinese Culture Connection and the Wakefield Lions to help bring Lunar New Year traditions to life.
Watch a Lion Dance video, interact with a lion costume, and learn the basics of mahjong through a live demonstration. Kids can enjoy festive crafts, crack open fortune cookies, and take in the sights and sounds of the Lunar New Year. Boba tea will be available for purchase to add an extra treat to your visit.
This joyful festival offers a fun, welcoming way for visitors of all ages to celebrate Lunar New Year together.
Registration not required | Included with museum admission | Free for Members
Parking: Free public parking is available in the museum lot and adjacent upper lot, with additional street parking nearby on Friend Court and across the street by the Tea House Playground.
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.
