Family Program
History Detective Cart
Located in the April 19, 1775 gallery, this drop-in program offers visitors an opportunity to explore objects and uncover clues about stories and people connected to the first battle of the American Revolution. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
CANCELLED Object Spotlight Talks
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Object Spotlight Talks planned for August 26th have been cancelled. Discover the fascinating stories that our collection can tell us. Interpreters will lead Object Spotlight Talks that highlight objects in our collection. Talks will be given on the hour from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Ask at the Front Desk […]
Object Spotlight Talk: Wooden Spoons
Discover the fascinating stories that our collection can tell us. Interpreters will lead Object Spotlight Talks that highlight objects in our collection. Today's Object Spotlight Talk will focus on the Wooden Spoons in our collection and will take place in the April 19, 1775 gallery. Ask at the front desk what time the talks will […]
Object Spotlight Talk: Geological Specimen Box
Discover the fascinating stories that our collection can tell us. Interpreters will lead Object Spotlight Talks that highlight objects in our collection. Today's Object Spotlight Talk will focus on a Geological Specimen Box constructed by Henry David Thoreau and will take place in the Thoreau gallery. Talks will take place at 11:05 am and 2:05 […]
FULL! Indigenous Peoples’ Day Family Program with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers
This program is full! Please consider joining us for another program this fall. 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 Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Participate in the performance […]
Family Halloween Celebration and Pumpkin Decorating
Join the Concord Museum Contemporary Leaders for a festive fall morning of pumpkin decorating at the Museum. Pumpkins and decorating supplies will be provided along with Halloween treats! Tickets are free for members of the Concord Museum Contemporary Leaders. Otherwise, tickets are $20 per pumpkin. Please reserve and purchase tickets with the form below. This […]
An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators
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 Churchill and Janet Franklin Lyceum
Costume Character Day
Come by the Concord Museum to meet your favorite storybook characters Elephant and Piggie come to life! Make crafts and hear stories during your visit to Family Trees. Free with Museum Admission | Members visit free
Holiday Members’ Evening
Celebrate the winter season with an evening of viewing Family Trees and enjoying festive libations and treats. 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.
MLK Day of Service
"Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." - Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a morning of service hosted by the Concord Museum Contemporary Leaders. In collaboration with Open Table, we'll be assembling and decorating food pantry bags to support our local community. After you register, stay […]
February School Vacation
Visit the Museum during February school vacation for special family activities. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
A Visit with President Lincoln
The Museum is pleased to again 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. […]