Trails & Sails 2024: Patton Audio Tour
Visit the Patton Homestead (650 Asbury Street, Hamilton, MA) for a self-guided audio tour created by the Wenham Museum for the Patton Family Archive and Town of Hamilton. The tour shares historical information about the Patton Family and Patton Homestead grounds. Guests are also encouraged to explore the nature trail along the Ipswich River and […]
Tour: The Patton Family in New England
The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On the tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead that are filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers that comprise a collection known […]
Wenham Wednesdays
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 […]
Wenham Wednesdays
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 […]
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. […]
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Nora Neale
Learn all about beekeeping with Nora Neale, an apiarist at Lupine Lane Apiary in Topsfield who also takes care of hives throughout surrounding towns. Join us to hear the latest buzz about beekeeping! Visitors may also browse a selection of Lupine Lane honey and products in the museum gift shop. ____________________ The Brown Bag Lunch […]
Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Wenham Museum is closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Wenham Wednesdays
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 […]
LEGO Train On Display
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 […]
New Exhibits: Tin Toy Story and Tin Things
Join us in the wonderful world of toys for our new "Tin Toy Story" exhibit, opening October 19. “Tin Toy Story” features an eye-popping collection of over 100 toys from toymaker and collector Jack Schylling. Jack founded Schylling Toys and Gifts in Rowley, MA over forty years ago. As the creative force behind many of […]
New Exhibit: All Aboard for Train Time
Even more model trains are chugging into Wenham Museum for the new exhibit, "All Aboard for Train Time," opening October 19. Explore four captivating layouts in our main gallery, including holiday favorite the Polar Express, perfectly timed to celebrate twenty years on the big screen. Fans will recognize scenes from the movie as the Polar […]
Tour: The Patton Family in New England
The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On the tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead that are filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers that comprise a collection known […]