CLOSED: “Spring Cleaning”
The Wenham Museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday, April 5th and Wednesday, April 6th. We need this brief pause in public hours in order to efficiently change over exhibition space, address some maintenance, and to engage in some staff-wide institutional planning. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Regular museum hours will […]
CLOSED: “Spring Cleaning”
The Wenham Museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday, April 5th and Wednesday, April 6th. We need this brief pause in public hours in order to efficiently change over exhibition space, address some maintenance, and to engage in some staff-wide institutional planning. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Regular museum hours will […]
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Join us for this month's M is for Museum/Poppets Playdates program! We will read a story then paint some flowerpots and plant some seeds. M is for Museum & Poppets Playdates Poppets Playdates, 18 mos.+, 9:30 a.m. M is for Museum, 2.9 years+, 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2022 Included with Admission Free for Members […]
Patton Family Archives Tours
The Patton Family Archives chronicle the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. The Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne […]
Patton Family Archives Tours
The Patton Family Archives chronicle the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. The Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne […]
NEW EXHIBIT: Pysanky for Peace
The museum's newest exhibition, Pysanky for Peace, opens on this date in the Egbert Gallery. About the Exhibit One legend of the Ukrainian people living in the Carpathian Mountains tells us that pysanky (elaborately decorated Easter eggs) must be created each year. If they aren’t, the chains that hold evil in check will loosen, and it will […]
NEW EXHIBIT: Seek & Find
A new exhibit, Seek & Find: Fox Hunting and Our Open Spaces, opens in the main galleries!
Ukrainian Egg (Pysanky) Workshop
Pysanky, a Ukrainian Easter egg, is a traditional folk art that, according to legend, prevent bad things from happening in the world… as long as enough are made! In this workshop you will learn to make these intricately decorated eggs using the wax-resist method of dying. This workshop is for older artists (age 12 - […]
CLOSED: Happy Easter
In observance of the Easter holiday, the Wenham Museum will be closed on Sunday, April 17th. We will reopen for our normal business hours on Tuesday, April 19th at 10 a.m.
April Vacation: Garden Week
Stay tuned for programming updates! We'll be exploring gardening, pollinators, and more.
Make a Stepping Stone
Make a plaster-of-paris stepping stone for your garden, yard, or to enjoy inside! We will provide the materials and we'll need you to bring your creativity. This activity can be a bit messy - especially if you'd like to put your handprints or footprints into the stepping stone. Registration No advanced registration required. $5 materials […]
HW Jr. Garden Club Kickoff Meeting
The Hamilton Wenham Garden Club Junior’s Program is looking for children ages 8+ who may have an interest in gardening! Come join us as we prepare for the planting of the raised garden beds located at the entrance to the Wenham Museum. The program will involve the selection of plant material (vegetables, herbs, and flowers) as well […]