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Wenham Museum: 17th Century Saturdays

Wenham Museum for families in Wenham MA

Tour the Wenham Museum’s 17th century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House and discover how families lived during three centuries—from the First Period to the Victorian era.

The Claflin-Richards House was constructed circa 1690 with ogee braces, an architectural hallmark of 16th and 17th century English dwellings. Today it contains three centuries of architecture, furnishings, and artifacts, representing a First Period dwelling room, a late 17th century minister's parlor, a circa 1750 bed chamber, and a Victorian-era chamber. Furnishings include a woolen bed-rug made in 1724, said to be the second oldest such rug in the United States, and an oak dresser built in 1752.

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Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
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Dead Sea Scrolls: Life in Ancient Times

Vist MA MOS, Museum of Science in Boston, Dead Sea Scrolls: Life in Ancient Time

In 1947, a goatherd wandered into one of the many hidden caves along the banks of the Dead Sea — and concealed inside were ancient scrolls that had not been seen in 2,000 years. These Dead Sea Scrolls include literary writings of the times and the oldest known texts of the Bible, making their discovery perhaps the most significant archeological find of the last century.

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Through October 20, 2013

Free "Super Saturday" at the American Textile History Museum

The American Textile History Museum hosts a day of FREE admission and a chance t

The American Textile History Museum in Lowell invites you to join them for a day of FREE admission featuring special "Color Revolution" - related activities for the whole family! Come participate in colorful crafts and demonstrations. Plus, go on a scavenger hunt through the Museum and meet Lulu, ATHM’s lovable woolly mascot!

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Saturdauy, October 12, 2013 10am-5pm

Mini Golf Tournament Families FORE the Wenham Museum

Play some mini golf and help Wenham Museum raise funds for their programs!

Bring the whole family to a multi-generational mini-golf tournament! Dads and moms, aunts and uncles, grandparents and kids are invited to participate in this fun-filled day. Proceeds benefit the Wenham Museum's educational exhibits and programs, serving families and children on Boston's North Shore since 1922.

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Sunday, September 15, 2013 1-4 pm

Second Fridays at MIT Museum: The Thread That Binds Us

Clara Wainwright works on the Mending Boston Collage Quilt. Photo: PD Rosso

Get a jump start on your weekend with the Second Friday Program at the MIT Museum! Second Friday Programs are oriented for open exploration with opportunities to attend performances, demonstrations, and lectures through out the museum galleries. September's 2013's Second Friday will focus on the "Mending Boston" memorial collage quilt - a collaborative project that is intended to encourage communication about the Boston Marathon Bombings and to open channels of healing.

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Friday, September 13, 2013 5:30-7:30pm
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Salty Dog Day

Salty Dog Day at Essex Shipbuilding Museum is all about pets, kids and families!

Come on down to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum for Salty Dog Day - a fun celebration of the long history of dogs in the maritime trades! This family event is a wonderful opportunity to wander around the Museum and have fun with your family and pets! Salty Dog Day features water rescue demonstrations, an agility course, a costume parade, vendors, hot dogs and more!

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Saturday, September 7, 2013 11am - 3pm
Rain Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013 11am - 3pm

Wenham Museum: Castles in the Clouds

Children will learn about medieval castle, castles, princess, lords, knights at

Wenham Museum Family Discovery Gallery is proud to host Castles in the Clouds at Wenham Museum.
Our fascination with castles and the people who lived in them is so strong that even here in the "New World" lots of people have built replicas of medieval masterpieces. Come to Castle Wenham in the Family Discovery Gallery this summer to learn about Lords and Ladies, knights and maidens, and all the hardworking peasants who made up the busy community of a medieval castle.

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June 11 - September 29, 2013

Wenham Museum: Pajama Storytime and Pajama Drive

Wenham Museum, “Pajamas of My Dreams” Pajama Storytime and Pajama Drive at Wenha

Wenham Museum is proud to host “Pajamas of My Dreams” an evening of fun with Pajama Storytime & Pajama Drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons.

"Pajamas of My Dreams” is a beautifully illustrated book that combines the hopefulness and high aspirations of children with a mission of providing warm pajamas for all.

After a reading by the author, Laurie Collins, children will enjoy a color and collage Dream activity with the book’s author and illustrator, Margie Florini.

Guests are invited to bring a new pair of pajamas to donate to Cradles to Crayons; an organization that distributes clothing and school supplies to local children.

All ages welcome.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013 6 – 8 p.m.
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Bow-Wow Wiggle-Waggle at Wenham Museum

children’s’ author & illustrator Mary Newall DePalma book, Bow-Wow Wiggle-Waggle

Follow a red bouncing ball through a whimsical story of a boy and his dog who discover their love for each other during a game of fetch. Children of all ages will enjoy this small display of original watercolor illustrations created by children’s author and illustrator Mary Newall DePalma for her latest book, Bow-Wow Wiggle-Waggle.

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Now - August 25, 2013
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