Spend February Vacation at Wenham Museum

The Wenham Museum was always a favorite of my son! It looks like February vacation week is packed with fun adventures in addition to the already amazing exhibits that Wenham Museum has to offer!

ALL WEEK:

Our friends from Treat Cakes & Confections will be holding a pop-up bake shop at the Wenham Museum during February Vacation Week!  Stop by the museum for some delicious, locally-made baked goods.  If you are only visiting the pop-up bake shop, museum admission is not required.

February 18th and 19th

LEGO TRAIN!

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! Calling all LEGO fans – we’re excited to welcome the LEGO Train back to the Wenham Museum this February!

Come see a rainbow-colored, L-gauge model train speeding along a brick track as it races by soaring skyscrapers, country cottages, mountainside ski slopes and much more.  The LEGO Train is designed with the highest degree of precision (and a sense of humor!) by the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG). Advanced Tickets are REQUIRED due to the popularity of this event.

Special Thanks to the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG) for sharing their fantastic creations with us!

February 20, 2023

DRAW ALONG: ANIMALS!

Have a beary good time learning to draw a bear in a bowtie with our resident Massachusetts licensed art teacher and museum educator, Margaurita.  Everyone will learn to use basic shapes, lines, and implied textures to create delightful bear portraits. This draw-along activity is ideal for anyone 4 & up.

Draw-Alongs will be offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.  This activity is included with museum admission and is free for members.

February 21, 2023

Prepare for cuteness overload! Cuddling some adorable baby animals is the cure for cabin fever and pandemic fatigue. Barn Babies will be at the Wenham Museum with baby chicks, bunnies, goats, piglets, kittens, puppies, and more! Make this the best day of your February Vacation Week by spending it with these loveable furry and feathered friends. Advanced reservations and timed ticket entry is required for the well-being of the baby animals and the health and safety of Barn Babies staff. Learn more about Barn Babies by clicking here.

Learn about exotic and unusual animals in this hands-on, 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.

GUINEA PIG SANCTUARY

Join a guinea pig crusader for a hands-on info session where you will learn about the guinea pigs, including how to groom, feed and play with them. Did you know that guinea pigs are often found abandoned in dumpsters, backyards, trash cans and on the side of the road? The mission of the Guinea Pig Sanctuary is to save as many of these discarded guinea pigs as they can by taking them in and finding them new forever loving homes. You can support them by bringing some much-needed items to the museum during their visit. They are collecting paper bedding, guinea pig pellets. puppy pads, and any sort of guinea pig toys. You can learn more about the Guinea Pig Sanctuary online here.

This program is free for Members and included with admission.  Advanced registration is not required.

February 23, 2023

“Mammal Mania”, an all-ages program. Meet the animals, hear interesting stories and information about them and get close. Controlled petting and touching is allowed with the guidance of the Animal Adventure Guide. A fun and unique learning experience to be enjoyed by all!

Save time afterward to explore the rest of the museum galleries included in your ticket price.

Let’s learn about whales! Walk inside a giant, inflatable humpback whale to learn more about these magnificent creatures. Learning about whales is also a great way to think critically about what you can do to help the wild world and our oceans.

Program participants will be sent an introductory video prior to the program date about whales and The Whalemobile. (This video will also be available for viewing inside the museum.) On February 24th, participants will have a 30 minute visit seated inside a giant, inflatable humpback whale with a naturalist and educator to learn about whales. This program is recommended for ages 5+. There will also be time for questions!

Learn more about The Whalemobile online here.