The Yo-Yo Guy
Join us for a performance by John Higby, the Yo-Yo Guy! He has performed his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan, holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records. He has been featured on David Letterman, Discovery Channel’s Time Warp, Comedy Central, The Guinness World […]
Magic Fred the Magician 10:30 Show SOLD OUT
Come to the museum to watch Magic Fred’s amazing magic show! With music, puppets, and plenty of magic, Magic Fred's one-of-a-kind show will have you laughing the whole time. Join us for this fun event! Recommended for ages 6 and up. The program is approximately 45 minutes in length. The 10:30 AM Show is SOLD […]
Abracadabra — It’s Magic Fred!
🎩✨ Abracadabra — It’s Magic Fred! ✨🎩 Get ready to laugh, gasp, and shout “How did he do that?!” as Magic Fred brings his hilarious, high-energy magic show to Wenham Museum! With music, puppets, and plenty of silly surprises, this one-of-a-kind show will have kids and grown-ups smiling from ear to ear. Recommended for ages […]
Magic Fred the Magician 2 PM SOLD OUT
Come to the museum to watch Magic Fred’s amazing magic show! With music, puppets, and plenty of magic, Magic Fred's one-of-a-kind show will have you laughing the whole time. Join us for this fun event! Recommended for ages 6 and up. The program is approximately 45 minutes in length. The 2 PM show is […]
SOLD OUT: Kids’ Countdown to NY Eve
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Note: The museum is open only for this special program on December 31. Please join us next year. Ring in the New Year at the Wenham Museum! With music, movement, performance, and art we will welcome 2025 in a fun and family-friendly way. We’ll countdown to “midnight” at 12 p.m. […]
Wenham Wednesdays – LEGO Club
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 […]
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: Karin Gertsch
Karin Gertsch is a published author of non-fiction, fiction and children's literature. How does one write a travel book about historic Cape Ann, an adventure for a chicken named Flora, and more? Join us Friday, January 10th at noon to hear from the author herself how to navigate writing and publishing across genres. Register here>> […]
Summer Camp Enrolling Now!
Registration opens for Camp Whirlygig on January 15 for Wenham Museum and WVIS members and on January 21 for all others. 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, […]
Wenham Wednesdays – Craft
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students. Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday! Seasonal Craft – 3D Snowflake 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 […]
HUB Model Railroad
Calling all model railroaders and fans of model trains! Get out of the cold and see this incredible, high-quality model train layout from the region's best model railroaders. These amazing trains will be set up in the museum's Burnham Hall, and NEW this year, includes a must-see layout featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and friends […]
HUB Model Railroad
Calling all model railroaders and fans of model trains! Get out of the cold and see this incredible, high-quality model train layout from the region's best model railroaders. These amazing trains will be set up in the museum's Burnham Hall, and NEW this year, includes a must-see layout featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and friends […]