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An Unfulfilled Promise: Desegregation and Busing in BostonBoston, Free
Tue, September 3, 2024  -  Mon, September 1, 2025   
Commemorate the 50th anniversary of a pivotal moment in Boston history at Revolutionary Spaces' newest exhibit, An Unfulfilled Promise: Desegregation and Busing in Boston, open daily at the Old State House.
Harry Potter: The ExhibitionCambridge, $$
Fri, September 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 27, 2025   
Harry Potter : The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favorite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe.
Manet: A Model Family Exhibit at the Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumBoston, $$
Thu, October 10, 2024  -  Mon, January 20, 2025   
Manet: A Model Family is the first exhibition to explore Manet through the lens of his complex family relationships. After all, every family is complicated—why would the Manets be any different?
Mary Ellen Mark: A Seattle Family, 1983-2014Boston, $
Thu, October 10, 2024  -  Mon, January 20, 2025   
This exhibition captures the life of Erin Blackwell—a formerly unhoused teenager known as “Tiny”—and her family through the lens of renowned photojournalist Mary Ellen Mark over the course of a 30-year personal and artistic relationship.
Power of the People: Art and Democracy at MFA BostonBoston, $$
Sat, October 26, 2024  -  Sun, February 16, 2025   
Organized against the backdrop of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Power of the People presents diverse perspectives on democracy thru 175 works of art including ceramics, coins, paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, posters, and fashion.
All Aboard! Model Trains at Museum of ScienceBoston, $$
Wed, November 20, 2024  -  Mon, January 20, 2025   
The Museum’s seasonal tradition continues with All Aboard! Trains at Science Park, our fun-for-all-ages temporary exhibit featuring classic winter landscapes and a hint of nostalgia.
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Titanic: The Artifact ExhibitionBoston, $$
Wed, January 8, 2025  -  Sun, June 1, 2025   
Peruse a curated, incredible collection of authentic Titanic artifacts that will allow guests to experience the real stories of Titanic passengers and crew.
Quincy 300 ExhibitQuincy, Free
Thu, January 9, 2025  -  Fri, February 28, 2025   
'A Better Quincy Would Rise' How the people of Quincy created their community's 300th anniversary in just 141 days. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
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WINTERACTIVE: Winter Art Experience in Downtown BostonBoston, Free
Wed, January 15, 2025  -  Sun, March 30, 2025   
Join us for the second year of WINTERACTIVE, a free, walkable art experience featuring more than 15 artworks and interactive play elements, presented by the Downtown Boston Alliance.
HUB Model RailroadWenham, $
Sat, January 18, 2025  -  Sat, January 18, 2025   
Calling all model railroaders and fans of model trains! Calling all model railroaders and fans of model trains! Get out of the cold and see this incredible.
Pixels + Petals, An Orchid ExhibitionBoylston, $
Sat, February 8, 2025  -  Sun, March 16, 2025   
Get ready for a blast from the past with New England Botanic Garden’s annual orchid exhibition. Pixels + Petals combines the vibrant world of retro video games with the delicate beauty of orchids.
Lego Train WeekendMassachusetts, $
Sat, February 15, 2025  -  Sun, February 16, 2025   
Lego Train Weekend EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! Calling all LEGO fans – we’re excited to welcome the LEGO Train back to the Wenham Museum this February!
Barn Babies: Traveling Petting ZooMassachusetts, $$
Tue, February 18, 2025  -  Tue, February 18, 2025   
Barn Babies: Traveling Petting Zoo Prepare for cuteness overload! Barn Babies will be at the Wenham Museum with baby chicks, bunnies, goats, piglets, kittens, puppies, and more!
The WhalemobileMassachusetts, $$
Wed, February 19, 2025  -  Wed, February 19, 2025   
The Whalemobile. Let’s learn about whales! Walk inside a life-sized, inflatable humpback whale where you’ll learn all about these magnificent creatures. This program is recommended for ages 5+. Advance registration required.
The World of Owls with WingmastersMassachusetts, Free
Thu, February 20, 2025  -  Thu, February 20, 2025   
Wingmasters will be at Wenham Museum to introduce different owls and other birds of prey in our region. This indoor program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight,
Curious CreaturesMassachusetts, $$
Fri, February 21, 2025  -  Fri, February 21, 2025   
Curious Creatures Learn about exotic and unusual animals in this hands-on, 40-minute interactive presentation. Presentations at 10:30 AM and 11:20 AM. Click here for the 11:20 AM event.
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and ImaginationCambridge
Sun, June 29, 2025  -  Fri, June 26, 2026   
Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination.
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