Lacecraft for Kids

Kids will learn about the lace industry in Ipswich, view lace from the Museum’s collection and complete some lacy crafts. Complements summer exhibit. For all ages.

Kids will learn about the lace industry in Ipswich, view lace from the Museum’s collection and complete some lacy crafts. Complements summer exhibit. For all ages.

Kids will learn about the plants that can be found in Dogtown, then make a project with found objects! Morning at the Museum is a drop-off program for children ages 6 to 12 that's full of art and history activities. Space is limited; reservations are required.

Kids will learn about the rocks that make Dogtown unique, then make their own rock painting. Morning at the Museum is a drop-off program for children ages 6 to 12 that's full of art and history activities. Space is limited; reservations are required.

Kids will learn about the traditional art of rug hooking and try hooking their own sample. This program complements our summer exhibit. Ages 6 and up. Pre-registration recommended.

The Beverly Rec Department and the Wenham Council on Aging are hosting a kite day at Build a Kite... Enjoy great food... Learn How to Fly a Kite... Watch Professional Kite Flyers... $5 per person or $20 per family. Food and beverages available. To pre-register, contact the Wenham Council on Aging at (978) 468-5529

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. When it's time to go home, you'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list via email.

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. When it's time to go home, you'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list via email.

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. When it's time to go home, you'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list via email.

This 'Imagine, Sing and Learn' is an active, fun, program where you and your child will learn all about the Merrimack River and how it was formed, how it has changed over the years, and who lives in and needs the river. We will learn how the river can “change” rocks, we’ll play river bingo, and sing a few river songs. We’ll make a fun take-home fishing pole craft, and we’ll enjoy a “fishy” snack!

This 'Imagine, Sing and Learn' is an active, fun, program where you and your child will learn all about the Merrimack River and how it was formed, how it has changed over the years, and who lives in and needs the river. We will learn how the river can “change” rocks, we’ll play river bingo, and sing a few river songs. We’ll make a fun take-home fishing pole craft, and we’ll enjoy a “fishy” snack!