The 18th-Century Coromandel Chest
Join us for a fascinating look at one of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House’s most exquisite treasures — an 18th-century Coromandel chest located on the home’s second floor. Speaker Emily Pearce, Executive Director of Schooner Adventure in Gloucester, MA, will explore the artistry, history, and global craftsmanship behind this remarkable piece of lacquerwork furniture. Following the talk, […]
Dance & Movement
Celebrate the season with festive 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, […]
Holiday Ornament Build
School’s out early — come to Wenham Museum for a festive afternoon of hands-on fun! Kids and their grown-ups can drop in between 1 and 4 PM to build colorful, brick-style holiday ornaments (compatible with LEGO®) to take home and enjoy all season long. 🎟️ $10 per ornament for members │$12 per ornament for nonmembers […]
Arts & Making
Get creative with Art's Cool! Join us for hands-on holiday crafts, open-ended projects, and festive 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 […]
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. […]
Holidays in the Village
Celebrate the Season in Downtown Wenham! Savor the charm of Wenham’s historic downtown as you enjoy festive shopping and holiday cheer. Celebrate the season — and support your local community! Download the flyer *** 12 – 4 PM *** Irresistibles 4 Monument Street, Wenham | (978) 468-7247 Nazir's Fine Jewelry 135 Main Street, Wenham […]
Dance & Movement
Celebrate the season with festive 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, […]
Arts & Making
Get creative with Art's Cool! Join us for hands-on holiday crafts, open-ended projects, and festive 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 […]
Music Time
Sing, clap, and groove with musicians from the Music Connection in this joyful, play-based music program for young children. Each week in December features festive songs, rhythm games, and musical stories designed to celebrate the season and spark creativity and movement. Included with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This […]
Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery
Jonathan Lane presents: “The Resources of His Genius Supplied the Deficit of Means” — Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery Join historian Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Revolution 250, for a fascinating talk on one of the most remarkable stories of the American Revolution. 250 years ago, a 25-year-old Boston bookseller named Henry […]
Winter Break Hours – CLOSED
🎄✨ Holiday Hours at Wenham Museum ✨🎄 Looking for family-friendly fun during the upcoming hoildays and the winter break? We’d love to welcome you to Wenham Museum, but make sure you visit when our door is open! Take a look at our holiday hours below, and be sure to check out the fun programs we […]
Winter Break Hours – CLOSED
🎄✨ Holiday Hours at Wenham Museum ✨🎄 Looking for family-friendly fun during the upcoming hoildays and the winter break? We’d love to welcome you to Wenham Museum, but make sure you visit when our door is open! Take a look at our holiday hours below, and be sure to check out the fun programs we […]