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  • Patriots’ Day at the Museum

    Enjoy free admission to the Museum and visit the immersive April 19, 1775 gallery to see the “One if by land, two if by sea” lantern hung in the North Church to signal Paul Revere on his midnight ride. During your visit, participate in drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. […]

  • FULL! Juneteenth Family Program

    This program is full. Please consider attending another program with us this summer! Join us for a celebratory Juneteenth performance with Benkadi Drum and Dance Company. With vivid costumes and uplifting energy, the multicultural company performs traditional West African rhythm and movements with singing, drumming, and dancing. Participate in the dancing and learn West African […]

  • 250 Days to the 250th Community Day

    Enjoy free admission and family activities as we begin the countdown to the 250th anniversary of April 19, 1775. While you are at the Museum, see the lantern that was used as a signal on the night of Paul Revere's midnight ride along with other objects that witnessed this pivotal day in history. From 5:30 […]

  • FULL! Indigenous Peoples’ Day Family Program with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancer

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    This program is full. The Concord Museum is open on Indigenous Peoples' Day. Please enjoy a visit to our galleries including the exhibit The People of Musketaquid! Join us for a program and performance with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers, a group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape […]

  • 29th Annual Family Trees

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    29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature This annual family-focused event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading throughdozens of decorated story trees. Crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations,each tree features hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book.  Visitors can explore the artistic trees and families can sit and read together […]

  • Holiday Members’ Evening

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    Celebrate the winter season with an evening of festive libations, treats, and a special viewing of Family Trees.  Enjoy discounted holiday shopping in the Museum’s Shop.  This special event is open to members of the Concord Museum.  For members of the Concord Museum.

  • An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators

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    Meet some of the accomplished authors and illustrators whose books are featured in Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature. Explore the decorated forest of trees throughout the Museum and visit with authors and illustrators as they sign your books.  Free with Museum Admission | Members visit free We have an amazing group of authors […]

  • MLK Day of Service

    "Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." - Martin Luther King, Jr. Gather at the Concord Museum to prepare Kids’ Bags that provide kid-friendly meals and snacks for a child in our local community.  An activity for the whole family, decorate and assemble bags to help ensure a child has access to healthy food.  […]

  • Free Admission for February School Vacation Week

    February School Vacation

    Free Admission for February School Vacation Week Looking for family-friendly activities during February School Vacation week? The Concord Museum is offering FREE ADMISSION to all visitors February 15 - 23. Bring the whole family to explore the immersive April 19, 1775 galleries to learn more about Concord’s remarkable revolutionary history. See the original lantern from […]

  • February Vacation Week

    Visit the Museum during February school vacation for special family activities.    Free with Museum admission. Members visit free. 

  • A Visit with President Lincoln

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    The Museum is pleased to host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood's first-person historical interpretation, "A Visit with Abraham Lincoln," includes stories of Lincoln's early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address.    Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. Free […]

  • Open House and Reception for the 250th Student Art Show

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    Open House and Reception for the 250th Student Art Show High school students from across the Commonwealth are creating artwork inspired by the “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern at the Concord Museum as a symbol of the American Revolution and our nation’s continuing aspiration towards liberty and justice for all. All […]