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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 […]
First Steps in Music
Drawing on a rich repertoire of folk songs and rhymes, this 30-minute class is designed to nurture “tuneful, beat-ful, artful” 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 — and you might even […]
Moving & Grooving
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 required—just come ready to move and groove! Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ […]
Baby’s First Halloween
🎃 Baby’s First Halloween! 🎃 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 backdrops📚 Storytimes at 9:30 & 11:00 AM with seasonal tales💃 […]
First Steps in Music
Drawing on a rich repertoire of folk songs and rhymes, this 30-minute class is designed to nurture “tuneful, beat-ful, artful” 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 — and you might even […]
Happy Halloween!
🎃 Halloween Fun! 👻 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 program—filled with music, dancing, and plenty of festive fun for little ones. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your tiny ghosts, goblins, and superheroes […]
Moving & Grooving
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 required—just come ready to move and groove! Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required ________ […]
First Wednesdays
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
Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House Step back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, you’ll hear stories of yesterday—some curious, some mysterious—as you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings, […]
Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration
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. Explore exhibits highlighting military history, take part […]
Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies
Most people know Amelia Earhart as the trailblazing pilot who vanished over the Pacific in 1937 — her plane still missing to this day. In this program for adults, Dr. Margie Arnold explores Earhart’s remarkable life beyond aviation, from her work as a Boston social worker and engagement to a Marblehead man, to her advocacy […]
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. […]