Dedham Museum & Archive

What's Happening

The Museum will be closed Wednesday, January 14th-Friday, January 16th.

The Archive will remain open during its schedule time. Click here for hours.

It’s back! Friday, February 6th!

Click here for details and to purchase tickets.

EVENTS
Trivia Night, Friday, February 6th
Sip & Savor Party, Friday, February 27th

SPRING SPEAKER SERIES
February 18th: New England Sweets
March 18th: Amelia Peabody, Revolutionary Artist and Pioneer
April 15th: Concord and the Revolution
May 20th: A History of Taxation

EXHIBITS
Rust Craft Greeting Card Company: A Quarter Century of Artistry in Dedham.
The Striped Pig Story
Dedham in the Revolution
Two Centuries of Protecting Dedham: The History of the Fire and Police Departments

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Programs & Events

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Learn at Dedham

Access Dedham’s history through programming and educational initiatives.

Collections

6000

Archive Items

150 +

Collections

The museum and archive hold material related to Dedham’s history and that of the nation.

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Upcoming September 2025 Events!

August 26, 2025

Be sure to add these upcoming events to your calendar! New Member Meet & Greet! Wednesday, September 10th. Fall Lecture Series Begins: Joel Bohy will speak about his book, “Bullet Strikes from...

Trivia Night!

January 2, 2025

Reserve Your Seats for a Night of Fun!Friday, February 7thDoors open at 6:30; Trivia begins at 7:15American Legion, 155 Eastern AvenueBenefitting Dedham Museum & Archive Spend an evening with friends, family, and...