Events
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Mark Dion: Eccentric Collectors Like Us
FeaturedMark Dion: Eccentric Collectors Like Us Internationally renowned conceptual artist Mark Dion brings his notoriously humorous style to an interactive exhibit rooted in the Concord Museum’s extraordinary historical objects. Inspired […]
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Wildness and Henry David Thoreau
FeaturedJoin Professor Willsky-Ciollo as she explores how Thoreau was enmeshed in a decades-spanning project of crafting a theology of wildness. The focus of Thoreau’s theology—wildness itself—centers on the divinity extant in every person and in every molecule of creation. In his writings, Thoreau leaves the door open to his readers, who he hoped would pick […]
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Joanne Freeman on the Revolutionary Era
FeaturedJoin historian Joanne Freeman for an exploration of the Revolutionary era and the ideas, conflicts, and personalities that shaped the founding of the United States, examining how debates over power, democracy, and citizenship continue to resonate today.Members Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
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Topograph: An Evening with Ben Cosgrove
FeaturedBen Cosgrove is a composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described as “a sonic plein-air painter… his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands […]
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Mark Dion Symposium: Calling All Eccentrics
FeaturedWhat motivates collecting, and who decides what is worth preserving? Explore multiple, creative perspectives on the work of museum collecting, past and present, with emerging scholars and keynote speaker Mark Dion. $15 Members | $20 Non-Members | College Students Free | Free Virtual
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Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
FeaturedFamily Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature Experience a playful installation of dozens of stunning story trees, handcrafted by talented local volunteers and community organizations. Each tree brings a beloved […]
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The 2026 Holiday House Tour
FeaturedThe 2026 Holiday House Tour Mark your calendars—the Concord Museum’s beloved Holiday House Tour is back!Take a peek inside a curated lineup of private Concord homes—ranging from charming historic residences to stunning modern designs—each beautifully decorated for the season by talented local designers, florists, and homeowners. Tickets go on sale in early November. Presented by […]