For Kids and Families
Upcoming Events
Summer Family Fun Fridays
July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 and 14
11am – 1:30pm (July 10: 11am – 5pm)
Outdoor Concert Stage (J.K. Lilly III Automobile Museum in case of rain)
Begin your visit by setting out your blankets or chairs on a spot on the lawn to enjoy interactive family entertainment on the Outdoor Concert Stage. These hour-long performances have something to please everyone in the family, including puppet shows, dancing, comedy, storytelling, music, and in most cases, a mix of everything! After the performance, head over to the Parade Field to complete a craft or garden project. These hands-on projects allow your family to bring something special home to remember your visit to Heritage. While you’re there, get a temporary tattoo and play with giant games! Don’t forget to pick up a Family Treasure Hunt Passport at the Ticket Office, where you will be guided to a different museum ‘treasure’ each Friday, and after discovering this treasure, receive a stamp in your passport. Summer Family Fun Fridays are FREE with museum admission and registration is not required. Click here for the full schedule and event description.
Summer Museum Adventures!
This summer we'll be time travelers, hopping in our time machine in search of new adventures each week. Who knows where, or rather when, we will end up next! At every stop we'll discover people, games, toys, events, and inventions of the time. Get ready to blast into the past!
Summer Museum Adventure Week:
Ages 9 to 13: July 13-17
9:00am – 4:00pm
$315 Members, $345 Non-Members
Museum Adventure Mornings: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Session One: Ages 4 to 6
Mondays and Wednesdays: July 20-August 12
Session Two: Ages 4 to 6
Tuesdays and Thursdays: July 21-August 13
Session Three: Ages 5 to 7
Mondays and Wednesdays: July 20-August 12
Session Four: Ages 7 to 9
Tuesdays and Thursdays: July 21-August 13
$215 Members, $245 Non-Members, $20 Sibling Discount
Lunch Bunch: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
One Day: $70 Members, $80 Non-Members
Two Days: $140 Members, $160 Non-Members
Space is limited. Registration begins April 1 for members and April 15 for the general public. Call Amanda Meyer at 508-888-3300 x160 to reserve early as we expect to sell out.
Family Nature Hike
Wednesday, August 5
9:30 – 11:30am
Various Nature Trails
The whole family can go on a special nature hike through Heritage back trails. Staff members will lead the way to explore various animals, plants, and habitats, with some special activities and games to play along the way. Registration is required. Call Kristen Hoeker at 508-888-3300 x159, or email khoeker@heritagemuseums.org.
Fee: $5 Youth, $7 Adult.
Family Movie Nights Under the Stars
Fridays, August 28 and September 4, 11, and 18 (Rain date: September 25)
7:30 - 9:30pm
Outdoor Concert Stage
Families can flock to Heritage after the sun sets and catch a fun, family-friendly movie under the stars! Each week a new movie is featured on the giant outdoor screen and families are invited to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to the show. You can also purchase a wallet-conscious dinner, popcorn, movie snacks and beverages before and during the movie at Blossoms Cafe by Nibbles-n-Sips and at our concession stand! Each night we'll feature a special activity before the movie at 7:15pm, so be sure to arrive early for a night of fun! Click here for the movie schedule and more information.
Museum on the Road Community Programs
Are you looking for a fun and educational program for your community group? Heritage Museums & Gardens has a wide variety of programming that can be brought to your community group, club meeting, or camp program by a Heritage education department staff member. These programs can be designed for any age level, time frame, and theme to be brought into you facility. We work directly with the community group to find the best way to use our unique museum resources to give the children a memorable and exciting learning experience!
Example program topics include: Pirates of New England, Outdoor Explorer, Nature Artwork, First Americans, Birds, Butterflies, & Bugs, Terrific Toys, Cars from the Past, and many more! Activities include hands-on artifacts, games, crafts, scavenger hunts, and music.
Programs can be scheduled any day of the week. Please call to schedule programs at least three weeks before your desired date. There must be a minimum of 10 children in the group. Please inquire about the program fee.
If you would like more information or would like to schedule your group, please contact Kristen Hoeker, Manager of Family and Community Programs, at 508-888-3300, ext. 159 or at khoeker@heritagemuseums.org