Wenham Museum
Let’s learn about whales! Walk inside a life-sized, inflatable humpback whale where you’ll learn all about these magnificent creatures. Learning about whales is also a great way to think critically about how you can become an ocean advocate, to help the wild world and our oceans. Sign up to visit to The Whalemobile at 11...
Salem Regional Visitor Center
This Black History Month, join Krystina Yeager of Historic Beverly at the Salem Armory Visitor Center to hear stories about the lives of local Black residents in Essex County based on new research that’s been uncovered. Through engaging hands-on activities, we will explore parts of 18th century Black history, culture, and daily life that are...
Cape Ann Museum Green
Carlson Education Center CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA Free Program, Registration Required Explore the photography of Gordon Parks. You are invited to join us every Thursday for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short...
Wenham Museum
Get an up close look at amazing owls! Wingmasters will be at Wenham Museum to introduce different owls and other birds of prey in our region. This indoor program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing and flight to survive and thrive. A wealth of fact and folklore about these masters of...
Firehouse Center for the Arts
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Packed...
Appleton Farms
In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is for kids who are...
Calvo Wood Carving School
Learning woodcarving is a lot like learning how to write in a language. You need to know the letters of the alphabet and what is a vowel and what is a consonant. You need to learn how to put together a word and understand the meaning of it. Then you need to learn how to...
Hammond Castle Museum
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...
Hammond Castle Museum
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...
Wenham Museum
Learn about exotic and unusual animals in this hands-on, 40-minute interactive presentation. Children will meet 10-12 creatures and have the opportunity to touch and hold each one! Learn more about Curious Creatures by clicking here. Save time afterwards to explore the rest of the museum galleries included in your ticket price. Presentations at 10:30 AM...
Salem Regional Visitor Center
On the 250th Anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat, this National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free...
Old Town Hall
History Alive presents Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty–a fashion show bringing to life famous Black historical figures in period-accurate dress. Attendees will learn about their lives and legacies and...
