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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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Sing, sign, and shine! Kids explore holiday songs and American Sign Language in this playful drop-in program—building communication skills, confidence, and joy along the way! Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museum—a fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers […] 
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! 
Step back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the warm glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, you’ll enjoy festive decorations, hear stories of yesterday, and discover the rooms where generations once celebrated the holiday season. For these special evenings, the upstairs—rarely opened […] |
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Get creative with Art's Cool! Join us for hands-on holiday crafts, open-ended projects, and festive 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 […] |
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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 in December features festive songs, rhythm games, and musical stories designed to celebrate the season and spark creativity and movement. Included with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This […] 
Join us for a fascinating look at one of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House’s most exquisite treasures — an 18th-century Coromandel chest located on the home’s second floor. Speaker Emily Pearce, Executive Director of Schooner Adventure in Gloucester, MA, will explore the artistry, history, and global craftsmanship behind this remarkable piece of lacquerwork furniture. Following the talk, […] |
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Celebrate the season with festive dance & movement with the Little Gym! Kids laugh, leap, and learn in every class—discovering confidence and joy that lasts a lifetime. That’s what we call Serious Fun! Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museum—a fun, […] 
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School’s out early — come to Wenham Museum for a festive afternoon of hands-on fun! Kids and their grown-ups can drop in between 1 and 4 PM to build colorful, brick-style holiday ornaments (compatible with LEGO®) to take home and enjoy all season long. 🎟️ $10 per ornament for members │$12 per ornament for nonmembers […] |
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Get creative with Art's Cool! Join us for hands-on holiday crafts, open-ended projects, and festive 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 […] |
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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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Celebrate the Season in Downtown Wenham! Savor the charm of Wenham’s historic downtown as you enjoy festive shopping and holiday cheer. Celebrate the season — and support your local community! Download the flyer *** 12 – 4 PM *** Irresistibles 4 Monument Street, Wenham | (978) 468-7247 Nazir's Fine Jewelry 135 Main Street, Wenham […] |
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Celebrate the season with festive dance & movement with the Little Gym! Kids laugh, leap, and learn in every class—discovering confidence and joy that lasts a lifetime. That’s what we call Serious Fun! Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This event is part of Mornings at the Museum—a fun, […] |
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Get creative with Art's Cool! Join us for hands-on holiday crafts, open-ended projects, and festive 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 […] |
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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 in December features festive songs, rhythm games, and musical stories designed to celebrate the season and spark creativity and movement. Included with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ This […] 
Jonathan Lane presents: “The Resources of His Genius Supplied the Deficit of Means” — Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery Join historian Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Revolution 250, for a fascinating talk on one of the most remarkable stories of the American Revolution. 250 years ago, a 25-year-old Boston bookseller named Henry […] |
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🎄✨ Holiday Hours at Wenham Museum ✨🎄 Looking for family-friendly fun during the upcoming hoildays and the winter break? We’d love to welcome you to Wenham Museum, but make sure you visit when our door is open! Take a look at our holiday hours below, and be sure to check out the fun programs we […] |
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🎄✨ Holiday Hours at Wenham Museum ✨🎄 Looking for family-friendly fun during the upcoming hoildays and the winter break? We’d love to welcome you to Wenham Museum, but make sure you visit when our door is open! Take a look at our holiday hours below, and be sure to check out the fun programs we […] |
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Get Ready for Yo-Yo Fun! Join us for an unforgettable performance by John Higby — the Yo-Yo Guy! With lightning-fast tricks, laugh-out-loud comedy, and jaw-dropping stunts, John brings his award-winning yo-yo show to Wenham Museum! He’s performed around the world, holds four Guinness World Records, and even walks on a giant yo-yo! This high-energy, interactive […] 
🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨 Make the most of school vacation week with a day of 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. 🖍️ $12 per craft ✨ No registration needed — just […]
Get Ready for Yo-Yo Fun! Join us for an unforgettable performance by John Higby — the Yo-Yo Guy! With lightning-fast tricks, laugh-out-loud comedy, and jaw-dropping stunts, John brings his award-winning yo-yo show to Wenham Museum! He’s performed around the world, holds four Guinness World Records, and even walks on a giant yo-yo! This high-energy, interactive […] |
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🎩✨ 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 all […]
🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨 Make the most of school vacation week with a day of 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. 🖍️ $12 per craft ✨ No registration needed — just […]
🎩✨ 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 all […] |
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🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨 Make the most of school vacation week with a day of 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. 🖍️ $12 per craft ✨ No registration needed — just […] 
Step right up for Popcorn! — an outrageous, one-man circus show packed with laughs, surprises, and incredible skill! Physical comedian Peter Cannizzaro of Salem, MA brings together circus arts, magic, and comedy in a high-energy performance that’s pure fun for the whole family. Filled with nostalgic toys, impressive balancing acts, and buttery-smooth tricks, Popcorn! is sure to inspire kids […]
Step right up for Popcorn! — an outrageous, one-man circus show packed with laughs, surprises, and incredible skill! Physical comedian Peter Cannizzaro of Salem, MA brings together circus arts, magic, and comedy in a high-energy performance that’s pure fun for the whole family. Filled with nostalgic toys, impressive balancing acts, and buttery-smooth tricks, Popcorn! is sure to inspire kids […] |
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🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨 Make the most of school vacation week with a day of 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. 🖍️ $12 per craft ✨ No registration needed — just […] 
Get ready to laugh, cheer, and join the fun as Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to Wenham Museum! With plenty of silliness, audience participation, and memorable puppet characters, this series of charming short stories will have kids and grown-ups smiling from ear to ear. Perfect for ages 3–8 — and anyone young at heart! […]
Get ready to laugh, cheer, and join the fun as Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to Wenham Museum! With plenty of silliness, audience participation, and memorable puppet characters, this series of charming short stories will have kids and grown-ups smiling from ear to ear. Perfect for ages 3–8 — and anyone young at heart! […] |
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🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨 Make the most of school vacation week with a day of 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. 🖍️ $12 per craft ✨ No registration needed — just […] |
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✨ Get ready to glow your way into the New Year! ✨ Kids' Countdown to New Year's Eve Wednesday, Dec. 31 │ 10 AM - 1 PM This family-friendly celebration is bursting with bright lights, big smiles, and hands-on fun for all ages. Step into the glow and enjoy a morning full of festive activities! […]
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On Wednesday, December 31, Wenham Museum will be open from 10 AM to 1 PM for a special ticketed event. Admission during this time is available by event ticket only, and the museum will close for the day following the event. Looking for family-friendly fun during the upcoming hoildays and the winter break? We’d love […] |
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🎄✨ Holiday Hours at Wenham Museum ✨🎄 Looking for family-friendly fun during the upcoming hoildays and the winter break? We’d love to welcome you to Wenham Museum, but make sure you visit when our door is open! Take a look at our holiday hours below, and be sure to check out the fun programs we […] |
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🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨 Make the most of school vacation week with a day of 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. 🖍️ $12 per craft ✨ No registration needed — just […] |
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🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨 Make the most of school vacation week with a day of 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. 🖍️ $12 per craft ✨ No registration needed — just […] |
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🎄✨ Holiday Hours at Wenham Museum ✨🎄 Looking for family-friendly fun during the upcoming hoildays and the winter break? We’d love to welcome you to Wenham Museum, but make sure you visit when our door is open! Take a look at our holiday hours below, and be sure to check out the fun programs we […] |
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