Attic Tours of The Old Manse
Uncover the hidden stories of The Old Manse on this thrilling tour that takes you to the historic third-floor attic! While the 254-year-old museum is renowned for its famous writers, philosophers, and Revolutionary War heroes, we’ll dive into the lives of those who stayed in this intriguing space—visiting ministers, enslaved… Read More
Native American Heritage Month Storywalk®
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a special self-guided StoryWalk® featuring Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. As you walk the grounds, follow the pages of this award-winning story and discover how fry bread connects family, culture, tradition, and community. Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Cupola with a View
This is our most Instagram-able tour experience and a particular treat for those interested in the architecture of the Great House and its surrounding property. You’ll gain insight into the architectural choices made by David Adler as he designed and built the Great House, the second home the Cranes built… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: The Cat's Meow
Our children’s tour, The Cat’s Meow, is designed for children age 3-8. Imagine living in 1929 and visiting the Crane family at their summer home in Ipswich. The house is so big and Mrs. Crane’s kitty, Ptolemy, has gone missing just before the party! Can you help a family… Read More
Cancelled – Pumpkin Shaped Sourdough Bread Centerpiece Workshop
Join us for this fun and informative hands on workshop, led by Zohar Kafri Shushan of Shushan Farm, creating a pumpkin-shaped sourdough bread centerpiece for any holiday table. Perfect for gifting or eating – truly a showstopper. This is 2.5 hour workshop includes: Building and maintaining a strong starter. Mixing,… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Every day brings a full list of barnyard chores to keep our farmyard friends happy and healthy—so let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program. Grab your muck boots and farm together as a family! Help care for our rabbits, goats, cows, chickens, and… Read More
Growing Together: Natural Fall/Winter Decorations from the Garden
Bring the garden’s beauty indoors with this hands-on workshop focused on creating beautiful winter decorations using natural materials. Participants will explore how to gather and preserve seasonal branches, evergreens, dried flowers, seed heads, berries, grasses, and other garden treasures to create festive botanical accents for the home. This class celebrates… Read More
Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms
Join us on Saturdays for open and free programming and demonstrations! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all ages- kids and adults alike! Information is geared towards… Read More
A Walk in the Park: Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park
Explore the Sculpture Park with a deCordova Guide on a lively tour filled with conversation about the artists on view, their creative processes, materials, and deCordova’s rich history. Discover favorite sculptures, new acquisitions, and the fascinating evolution of the deCordova campus. Capacity is limited and we recommend purchasing tickets in… Read More
Touching the Portal: A Dance Performance with Mar Parrilla
Join us for a special afternoon honoring artist Silvia López Chavez and her new indoor mural, Touching the Portal, located on the third floor of the museum building. This program will feature a dance performance by Mar Parrilla inspired by the artwork. This festive gathering invites visitors to engage… Read More