Special Events

Attend gatherings at the museum that include wine and beer tastings, a summer party, and autumn events. Members receive invitations to member-only events.

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Members-Only Events

Members: $45 (click here to become a member)

Nonmembers: $55 

Tavern Night at the Museum! 
Friday, October 18th, 2024 
7:00-9:00 p.m.

Join us for our 4th Annual Tavern Night at the Museum!

Celebrate the fall with an evening sampling Massachusetts craft beer, wine, locally made spirits, and “enhanced” eggnog!

  • Each guest will receive a souvenir tasting glass and a Tasting Guide describing the beverages being served.

  • Live music will be provided by the Zip Finn Band. Those of you who attended our first Tavern Night in 2019 will remember their lively folk and bluegrass music.

  • Guests will have a selection of pub finger food to enjoy, plus coffee provided by Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company.

  • And new this year we will have a “Beer Pull” and Silent Auction items.

Breweries include Castle Island (Norwood), Jack’s Abby (Framingham), Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company (Marlborough), Wormtown (Foxboro & Worcester), non-alcoholic options, and more!

Spirits and Wine from Privateer Rum, M.S. Walker, and Total Wine & More.

Thank you for raising a glass while supporting local breweries and distilleries, local businesses, and your local museum!

Hauntings and Mysteries Tours!

Saturday, October 19th, 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26th, 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

New this year! Welcome to the Dedham Haunted Walking Tour!

For 50 minutes or so, participants will walk a route that will include local “hot” spots where you’ll hear about stories and legends that are most fitting for this dark and eerie season. Our route will cover less than a mile and more than 375 years of Dedham’s haunted and mysterious past.

Tours will start and end at the Museum, where seasonal refreshments and a themed mini exhibit—in the “spirit” of the season are included. Tickets also include entry in the drawing of a Halloween-themed basket. All for only $20!

Not to be missed!!

Tickets are limited to 20 people per group, so don’t delay!
Tickets: $20 per person

4:00 p.m., October 19th
5:00 p.m., October 19th

4:00 p.m., October 26th
5:00 p.m., October 26th

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Dedham Hauntings and Mysteries Tour

Because of the content, these tours are recommended for guests aged 14 years and up. 

Model Trains Returning During Dedham Square Holiday Stroll

Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th, 2024

Dedham Museum & Archive is delighted to share the news that the Holiday Trains are returning for the 2024 Holiday Stroll!

Watch O-Scale locomotives running along the tracks as steam engines blow smoke and diesel engines race to deliver their passengers and holiday loads. Among the trains’ destinations are a main street aglow with lights and shops, all blanketed with a fresh winter snowfall.

The gift shop will be open, where visitors will find an array of ornaments, Dedham Pottery designs from the Potting Shed, puzzles, books, and more. Plus, there will be raffle baskets with goodies for the entire family!

Model Trains at the Museum!
Tavern Night 2023

Upcoming Events

Our annual events include the March Wine Party, June Soirée, Summer party, Tavern Night, Holiday Trains, and more. Check the site regularly for updates!

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