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Picture This: 90 Years of Storybook Art Thompson Gallery Exhibition Open: February 3 – May 6 In celebration of the Wenham Museum’s 90th year, the museum presents Picture This: 90 Years of Storybook Art, an exhibit exploring how toys have provided inspiration to authors and illustrators since the genre of children’s literature began. This playful exhibit features classic toy stories that come to life through more than 50 original illustrations, books, and the toys themselves, in a colorful display engaging for all ages. Discover nearly a century of cherished stories including Alexander and the Wind-up Mouse by Leo Lionni, Raggedy Ann in the Golden Meadow by Johnny Gruelle, and The Dolls’ House by Tasha Tudor. Children will have fun playing with replicas of the timeless toys that inspired the storybooks, dress in character costumes, and become an illustrator as they create their own picture book starring favorite childhood toys. This exhibit is sponsored by Leslie S. Ray Insurance Company, Inc.
Hommage to Downton Abbey: Fashions 1912-1919 West Gallery March 27–June 17 The year is 1912, and you have been invited to stay with your cousins the Crawleys at their house in Yorkshire, Downton Abbey. A day in the life of a grand English house in the Edwardian era is a complicated performance, at least as far as your wardrobe is concerned. There's one outfit for the morning, perhaps visiting or doing good works, another for tea time with Dowager Duchess and, of course, one is expected to change for dinner--even if it's just the family. After all, the footmen will be wearing white tie. Enjoy a selction for your visit from the museum's collection--your ticket is bookd on a White Star liner (not the Titanic!), your clothes are packed in your Vuitton trunk and we do hope you remember to bringyour lady's maid--you'll need her help with these fashions.
“On Parade”: The History and Heritage of the Community Band – Wenham Egbert Gallery March 9-June 17, 2012 Proud and patriotic. Shoes polished. Uniforms buttoned. The marching band calls New England’s main streets to attention. Musical instruments and photos tell the story of how the community band David Clark founded right here in Wenham proudly hailed streets from Wenham to Boston celebrating Memorial Days, Christmases, and even Boston’s 350th anniversary.
Let's Celebrate Childhood: Then and Now Thompson Gallery June 8 - September 2 Kids lives have changed--and stayed the same--through the centuries. Discover how childhood toys and games, clothing and furnishings, books, chores, and other aspects of family life have evolved from the 17th century to today. Have fun playing with classic toys, for kids of all ages.
COMING THIS FALL! LEGO® Sculpture Exhibit Come Build on the Fun! Thompson Gallery September 12 - October 21 LEGO fans you're invited to display your LEGO sculpture in the museum’s fall exhibit! Click here to download the LEGO Sculputre exhibit registration form
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