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Curious Creatures
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Get ready for an up-close adventure with exotic animals from around the world! This exciting, interactive program with Curious Creatures features a variety of live animals and plenty of fascinating facts about them!
Kids will have the chance to touch and hold some of the animals as they meet favorites like a baby alligator, snake, tortoise, chinchilla, bunny, and bearded dragon — plus a few surprises!
Come learn about wildlife through up-close discovery. Perfect for curious kids who love curious creatures!
Preregistration required.
Register for the 10 AM show here >>
Please note: Museum admission is required for non-members and is included in the ticket price below.
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult/Senior
$24 – Nonmember Child/Senior (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
$29 – Nonmember Adult (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
Free – Children Under 2 years of age
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.

Family Explorer: Winter on the Lake at Moraine Farm
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Moraine Farm, 735 Cabot St, Beverly, 01915, United States
Hike along the shores of beautiful Wenham Lake on a glacial moraine and learn how this ridge formed thousands of years ago, as glaciers melted, scattering about rocks and sand to form the landscape we see today. Learn also about the importance of Wenham Lake as a water source, both today, and in years past when ice from the lake was shipped to England for Queen Victoria! This hike will start with an interactive timeline game, and then head out on the trails to observe how human and natural activities have shaped the landscape over time.
The Family Explorer hiking series will get you and your young explorers outside and moving at Trustees properties across the Northeast Region. These family-friendly hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our Outdoor Guides. Some hikes will start with a story, hands-on demonstration, or explorers’ challenge to spark curiosity before hitting the trail.
Sign up for one, or get a discount if you sign up for three or more in the series. Contact Craneoutdoors@thetrustees.org for discount code.

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2026-02-19 12:00 - 20:00 | Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.
Historic Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.
These paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6, 2025 to July 4, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public

Create & Craft
2026-02-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨
Make the most of school vacation week and drop-in for 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.
📆 Monday, Feb. 16 – Friday, Feb. 20, 10 AM – 3 PM
🖍️ $10 per craft
✨ No registration needed — just stop in, get inspired, and let your creativity shine!
🎟️ Regular museum admission is required — then it’s up to you how crafty you get!
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.

LEGO World: WonderRealms
2026-02-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
✨ Step into WonderRealms—a LEGO® world of imagination!
This all-new experience invites visitors to explore an extraordinary LEGO world where creativity knows no bounds.
From enchanted forests and futuristic skylines to pirate coves and steam-powered frontiers, each realm is packed with intricate details, playful surprises, and clever touches you won’t see anywhere else. Every scene is thoughtfully designed with precision—and a great sense of humor—by the talented builders of the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG).
Whether you’re a lifelong LEGO fan or just discovering the magic brick by brick, WonderRealms offers something completely new to explore at every turn.
🌈 The wonder begins here.
Registration not required | Included with museum admission | Free for Members | All ages
Special thanks to NELUG for sharing their incredible creations with our community.
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Watch this video and get a sneak peek at WonderRealms!

Kids' Free Week: Self-Guided Tours
2026-02-19 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-17 09:00 - 15:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Discover, Explore, and Learn at Hammond Castle Museum this February School Vacation Week!
Let your child’s imagination soar and join us as we welcome school-age children to explore the home and innovative legacy of one of America’s most prolific inventors, John Hays Hammond Jr. Dive into the world of science, technology, and creativity with self-guided tours that allow visitors to move through the Museum’s galleries at their own pace.
Please note: There are no tour admissions on the morning of Friday, February 20th, as we will be hosting an Arms & Armor program presented by our Curatorial Director, John Leysath.
Little ones can embark on an animal-themed adventure designed to keep them engaged throughout the Museum. Older kids will love engaging with our digital panel featuring original games inspired by Hammond and his contemporaries’ groundbreaking innovations, such as ‘Frequency Hoppers’, which brings history and science to life in a fun and interactive way. Let them experiment with sound in the whispering gallery, marvel at Hammond’s inventive spirit, and explore the Museum’s unique passages and rooms showcasing a blend of science, history, and art.
As a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last four consecutive years, you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. As a STEAM organization (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), we also celebrate our role as a historic house museum and lapidarium, emphasizing works of stone and marble in ways that set us apart. This fusion of disciplines makes Hammond Castle Museum a true New England treasure.
Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Through Tom’s cinematic eyes, his family’s life isn’t the dream he imagined. In a rundown St. Louis apartment the matriarch, Amanda Wingfield, is desperately clinging to a past of parties and endless callers. Her adult children, Tom and Laura, become victims of her delusions as she pushes for Tom to provide for the struggling family and Laura to find a husband. The two seek solace in ways of escaping their mother and their own misery until a visit from a gentleman caller presents the possibility of new opportunities.
Renowned playwright Tennessee Williams opens the 2025 Season with this classic drama, directed by Doug Lockwood. Running from June 5 to 28, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, and matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 3:00pm.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents “One-Act Wonders”, a program of four modern one-act plays exploring boundaries, loyalties, and the absurdities of life. The program will run for four performances only, at Gloucester Stage Theater, April 17th (7:30pm) 18th (7:30pm), and 19th (3pm + 7:30pm). Tickets are $28.

Bubbles! Traveling Science Workshop
2026-02-18 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 13:45, 2026-02-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 10:45 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Bubbles! A Traveling Science Workshop with the Discovery Museum
Wednesday, February 18 at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 2 PM
How long does a bubble last? What colors can you see swirling across its surface? Can you predict the moment it will pop? In this hands-on science workshop, children dive into the surprising science of bubbles through observation, investigation, and discussion.
Participants will make bubbles, test ideas, ask questions, and explore what makes bubbles behave the way they do. Along the way, young scientists will practice critical thinking and scientific inquiry in a fun, playful setting.
This small-group workshop is recommended for ages 3 and up, and is limited to 20 children, allowing for plenty of hands-on exploration and conversation.
Preregistration required.
Register for 2 PM >> (recommended for ages 5+)
Please note: Museum admission is required for non-members and is included in the ticket price below.
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult/Senior
$24 – Nonmember Child/Senior (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
$29 – Nonmember Adult (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
Free – Children Under 2 years of age
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.

Family Explorer: Winter Birds and Wildlife at Appleton Farms
2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
What birds and other wildlife frequent the Appleton Farms fields, woodlands, and wetlands in the winter? This hike will start with some interactive games and demonstrations to get learners familiar with our resident winter birds and wildlife, and to introduce techniques for bird observation and animal tracking. We will then head out on the trails to practice these skills!
The Family Explorer hiking series will get you and your young explorers outside and moving at Trustees properties across the Northeast Region. These family-friendly hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our Outdoor Guides. Some hikes will start with a story, hands-on demonstration, or explorers’ challenge to spark curiosity before hitting the trail.
Sign up for one, or get a discount if you sign up for three or more in the series. Contact Craneoutdoors@thetrustees.org for discount code.

The World of Owls
2026-02-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:20 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Get an up-close look at some truly amazing owls! Wingmasters returns to Wenham Museum with a fascinating live program featuring owls and other birds of prey found right here in our region.
During this indoor presentation, you’ll discover how owls use their extraordinary powers of sight, hearing, and flight to survive and thrive. Along the way, Wingmasters weaves together a rich mix of science, storytelling, and folklore, exploring both the natural and mythical history of these mysterious masters of the night. Live owls take center stage, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these remarkable birds in person.
This program is recommended for children ages 5 and up. Guests must remain seated for the full 50-minute presentation to ensure a calm, comfortable environment for the birds.
Please note: Museum admission on Tuesday, Feb. 17 is free thanks to the generous support of Highland Street Foundation. Tickets to the World of Owls program must be purchased separately.
Preregistration required.
Register for the 10:30 AM show here >>
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult/Senior
$14 – Nonmember Child/Adult/Senior
Free – Children Under 2 years of age
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.

Winter Camp: Free Admission Day
2026-02-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Enjoy free admission to Wenham Museum galleries on Tuesday, February 17 as part of Winter Camp, a special initiative created by the Highland Street Foundation to provide free, enriching opportunities for children and families during February school vacation.
Spend the day exploring hands-on exhibits, playful learning spaces, and engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity for visitors of all ages. It’s the perfect way to make the most of February break — no registration required.
Museum admission is free all day thanks to the generous support of the Highland Street Foundation.
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>. Please note: free museum admission on February 17 does not include access to the World of Owls program. Program tickets must be purchased separately.

Up, Up and Away!
2026-02-16 14:00 - 14:50 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Get ready for jaw-dropping science fun! In this interactive program with Mad Science, children will explore the exciting forces of air and pressure and discover how they shape the world around us.
Watch in amazement as a soda bottle is crushed before your eyes, a hot-air balloon rises overhead, and a giant vortex generator blasts bursts of air through the room. Along the way, eager volunteers can jump in on the action with a chance to ride on a cushion of air!
This high-energy, hands-on program is packed with surprises, laughs, and unforgettable “wow” moments that make science come alive for curious kids.
Preregistration required.
Register for the 10 AM show here >>
Please note: Museum admission is required for non-members and is included in the ticket price below.
Tickets:
$12 – Member Child/Adult Senior
$24 – Nonmember Child/Senior (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
$29 – Nonmember Adult (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)
Free – Child under 2 years old
For the full schedule of all the February break fun at the Museum, please visit this link >>.
