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. […]
The Underground Railroad in Essex County
Afternoon Enrichment for Adults: The underground railroad in essex county Join historian Gordon Harris for a fascinating look at the Underground Railroad in Essex County, MA. In the 19th century, a secret network helping those escaping slavery, known as the Underground Railroad, ran north along the coast from Boston through Lynn and Marblehead to Salem, […]
Crafty Kids
Join us for Crafty Kids, a creative morning activity designed for little hands and big imaginations! Children and their caregivers will explore materials, practice fine motor skills, and enjoy the fun of creating something all their own. Included with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings […]
Arts & Making
Get creative with Art’s Cool! Join us for hands-on crafts, open-ended projects, and 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 Museum—a fun, […]
Music Time
Sing, clap, and groove with musicians from the Music Connection in this joyful, play-based music program for young children. Each week features fun songs, rhythm games, and musical stories designed to spark creativity and movement. Included with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the […]
Phenomenal Physics with Mad Science
Mad Science is back by popular demand with Phenomenal Physics—an exciting, hands-on show that brings the wonders of science to life! Through surprising demonstrations and plenty of audience interaction, kids and grown-ups alike will explore the forces that shape our world, including balance, gravity, and Newton’s Laws of motion. Get ready for jaw-dropping moments as Mad […]
Create & Craft
Create, Craft, and Imagine! Make the most of school vacation week with 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. $10 per craft No registration needed — just stop in, get inspired, and let […]
Phenomenal Physics with Mad Science – CANCELLED
Mad Science is back by popular demand with Phenomenal Physics—an exciting, hands-on show that brings the wonders of science to life! Through surprising demonstrations and plenty of audience interaction, kids and grown-ups alike will explore the forces that shape our world, including balance, gravity, and Newton’s Laws of motion. Get ready for jaw-dropping moments as Mad […]
Create & Craft
Create, Craft, and Imagine! Make the most of school vacation week with 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. $10 per craft No registration needed — just stop in, get inspired, and let […]
Animal Adventures – SOLD OUT
This program is sold out. For the full schedule of all the April Break Adventures at the Museum, please visit this link >>. Get ready to meet some amazing animals in this exciting live program from Animal Adventures! During this interactive, all-ages presentation, an Animal Adventure Guide will introduce fascinating creatures, share fun stories, and reveal surprising facts […]
Animal Adventures – SOLD OUT
This program is sold out. For the full schedule of all the April Break Adventures at the Museum, please visit this link >>. Get ready to meet some amazing animals in this exciting live program from Animal Adventures! During this interactive, all-ages presentation, an Animal Adventure Guide will introduce fascinating creatures, share fun stories, and […]
Good News Gus! – SOLD OUT
All aboard for a train-tastic show with Good News Gus! Join puppeteer, musician, and magician Harry LaCoste for The Caboose Is Loose, an interactive performance filled with lively songs, playful puppets, and plenty of laughs. With his lovable puppet pal Gus and a suitcase full of surprises, Harry brings music, magic, and humor together in a joyful, high-energy show that will have kids […]