Dedham Museum & Archive

The Museum is undergoing renovations to the main gallery. There are no changing exhibits currently on display. If you would like to visit the Archive, please make an appointment.  

What's Happening

SPRING SPEAKER SERIES
April 22nd: Concord and the Revolution
May 20th: The History of Taxation

ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting will be held at the Museum at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd.
It will precede the April 22nd talk, which begins at 7:00 p.m. 

EXHIBITS
The Museum galleries are undergoing renovations and all exhibits are either completed or temporarily down.
For details, click on the Exhibits page.

Mary Anne Osborne

Mary Anne Osborne passed away on March 16, 2026. She was a longtime member and supporter of Dedham Museum & Archive/Dedham Historical Society. She served on the Events Committee for several decades and made the museum a priority among her interests. Mary Anne was vivacious, intelligent, funny, and sincere. We will deeply miss her presence. Please read her obituary to catch a glimpse of the special person she was.

We are appreciative to her family, who has asked that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Museum. 

To make a donation in Mary Anne’s memory, you may send a check to Dedham Museum & Archive, P.O. Box 215, Dedham, MA 02027, or use this link for PayPal, Venmo, Debit or Credit Card. Thank you.

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.

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March 21, 2026
We celebrated the first day of Spring, March 20th, 2026, with Sip & Savor! Guests enjoyed a selection of wines from around the globe, plus Prosecco, craft beer, and non-alcoholic options, while...
Kick-Back Fridays 2026!
March 6, 2026
Members, we invite you to enjoy some light bites and conversation during Kick-Back Fridays, on May 1st, 8th, and 15th, from 12:00-3:00 p.m.! Learn more about Kick-Back Fridays!