Dedham Museum & Archive

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Visit our Gift Shop!  Special hours this Saturday, December 20th, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and Monday-Tuesday, December 22nd & 23rd, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., plus Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

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 

2025 ANNUAL APPEAL

Your donation to our Annual Appeal will make the difference in whether we can continue our programs and outreach, the preservation and sharing of our collections and archival materials—in person and online—and ability to retain our professional staff.  Please make your donation to your local museum before the end of this year. Thank You for your support!

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Plan Your Visit

Essential information about visiting the museum and archive . . .

Programs & Events

Lectures, gatherings, tours, and more . . .

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.

Belong to Something Lasting

Become a member and Belong to Something Lasting. Your support helps save history for the future.

Support Us

Are you interested in supporting a particular resource such as our educational programming, the archive, collections fund, or operating expenses? Please help us Save History for the Future and make a donation.

Recent News

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Striped Pig
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 Logo
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...