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Help Preserve Our Stories for the Next Generation Every object, photograph, and story in Wenham Museum holds a piece of our shared history. From the beloved model train gallery to the historic dolls, textiles, and photographs in our collection, each object tells a story that connects us to the past. With your support, we can continue […] |
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đ Babyâs First Halloween! đ Bring your little pumpkins for a morning of fall fun, giggles, and the cutest costumes in town! This not-so-spooky celebration is packed with festive activities made just for little ones and their caregivers: ⨠Adorable photo sessions with cozy fall backdropsđ Storytimes at 9:30 & 11:30 AM with seasonal talesđ […] |
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Drawing on a rich repertoire of folk songs and rhymes, this 30-minute class is designed to nurture âtuneful, beat-ful, artfulâ children and to lay the foundation for a life-long love of music. Children and their caregivers will be tapping, clapping, singing, and dancing with Ms. Rachael from start to finish â and you might even […] |
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Drop-in for dance & movement with Bosoma School of Dance and start your day with joy, creativity, and fun! Little ones and their caregivers will explore rhythm, imagination, and self-expression through playful movement. No experience requiredâjust come ready to move and groove! Free with general museum admission ⢠Ages 0â5 ⢠No registration required ________ […]
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đ Halloween Fun! đť Join us on Halloween morning from 9 AM to 1 PM for a spooktacular start to your day! You're invited to enjoy a special Halloween-themed Moving & Grooving programâfilled with music, dancing, and plenty of festive fun for little ones. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your tiny ghosts, goblins, and superheroes […] |
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Join us for Mornings at the Museumâa fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers to start the day! Each session features a playful drop-in program designed especially for children under 5. We rotate activities across topics such as: Â Hands-On History & Play:Â Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects. […] 
We're open late! Visit Wenham Museum on the first Wednesday of the month and enjoy extended evening hours and free admission from 4 to 6 PM! Bring the whole family and explore our beloved model train gallery, vintage toy collections, and hands-on history exhibits after school or work. It's a perfect midweek museum adventure! PLUS: […] 
Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House Step back in time as you explore one of the nationâs earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, youâll hear stories of yesterdayâsome curious, some mysteriousâas you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings, […] |
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Join us for Mornings at the Museumâa fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers to start the day! Each session features a playful drop-in program designed especially for children under 5. We rotate activities across topics such as: Â Hands-On History & Play:Â Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects. […] |
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Join us for Mornings at the Museumâa fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers to start the day! Each session features a playful drop-in program designed especially for children under 5. We rotate activities across topics such as: Â Hands-On History & Play:Â Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects. […] |
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Join us this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, as we open our doors for a special day of remembrance and appreciation. Though the museum is usually closed on Tuesdays, this Veterans Day we'll be open with meaningful, family-friendly programming throughout the day to honor those who have served. Featured Activities đš Military History Exhibits Explore […] |
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Wrap yourself in stories! Each week weâll read a childrenâs book and explore a quilt or another object from the museumâs collection to bring the story to life. Free with general museum admission ⢠Ages 0â5 ⢠No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museumâa fun, enriching way for little ones […] 
Most people know Amelia Earhart as the trailblazing pilot who vanished over the Pacific in 1937 â her plane still missing to this day. In this program for adults, Dr. Margie Arnold explores Earhartâs remarkable life beyond aviation, from her work as a Boston social worker and engagement to a Marblehead man, to her advocacy […] |
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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 0â5 ⢠No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museumâa fun, […] |
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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. […] |
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Drop-in for dance & movement with the Little Gym and start your day with joy, creativity, and fun! Free with general museum admission ⢠Ages 0â5 ⢠No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museumâa fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers to start the day! Each session features […] 
Finding Mingo: Slaveryâs Legacy in a New England Town Dr. Elizabeth Matelski uncovers the history behind the legend of Robin Mingo, a formerly enslaved man whose name lives on at a popular Beverly beach. Drawing on local archives and centuries of mythmaking, this talk explores how the story of Mingo reveals New Englandâs hidden ties […] |
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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 0â5 ⢠No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museumâa fun, […] |
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Sing, clap, and groove with musicians from the Music Connection in this joyful, play-based music program for young children. Each week features different songs, rhythm games, and musical stories designed to spark creativity and movement. Included with general museum admission ⢠Ages 0â5 ⢠No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the […] |
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Special Thanksgiving Hours Weâre grateful for our community and look forward to welcoming you this holiday season! Please note our special hours around Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 26: Open at 9 AM, closing early at 1 PM Thursday, November 27: CLOSED Friday, November 28: Open 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, November 29: Open 9 AM […]
Drop-in for dance & movement with the Little Gym! Kids laugh, leap, and learn in every classâdiscovering confidence and joy that lasts a lifetime. Thatâs what we call Serious Fun! Free with general museum admission ⢠Ages 0â5 ⢠No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museumâa fun, enriching way for […] |
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Special Thanksgiving Hours Weâre grateful for our community and look forward to welcoming you this holiday season! Please note our special hours around Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 26: Open at 9 AM, closing early at 1 PM Thursday, November 27: CLOSED Friday, November 28: Open 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, November 29: Open 9 AM […] |
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Special Thanksgiving Hours Weâre grateful for our community and look forward to welcoming you this holiday season! Please note our special hours around Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 26: Open at 9 AM, closing early at 1 PM Thursday, November 27: CLOSED Friday, November 28: Open 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, November 29: Open 9 AM […]
Sing, clap, and groove with musicians from the Music Connection in this joyful, play-based music program for young children. Each week features different songs, rhythm games, and musical stories designed to spark creativity and movement. Included with general museum admission ⢠Ages 0â5 ⢠No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the […] |
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Special Thanksgiving Hours Weâre grateful for our community and look forward to welcoming you this holiday season! Please note our special hours around Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 26: Open at 9 AM, closing early at 1 PM Thursday, November 27: CLOSED Friday, November 28: Open 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, November 29: Open 9 AM […] |
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Special Thanksgiving Hours Weâre grateful for our community and look forward to welcoming you this holiday season! Please note our special hours around Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 26: Open at 9 AM, closing early at 1 PM Thursday, November 27: CLOSED Friday, November 28: Open 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, November 29: Open 9 AM […] |
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