Whether you're a design nerd, book lover, or just curious, Museum of Printing turns history into a hands-on playground with letterpress,…
15 Thornton Ave
“Whether you're a design nerd, book lover, or just curious, Museum of Printing turns history into a hands-on playground with letterpress, lithography and even linotype demos, plus Saturday workshops and Community Studio time. Learn, print, and leave with inky fingers and a poster you actually made.”
The Historic New England Center is turning two historic shoe factories in downtown Haverhill into a lively cultural district, with…
143 Essex St
“The Historic New England Center is turning two historic shoe factories in downtown Haverhill into a lively cultural district, with exhibitions like Shoe Stories, maker markets, and live-music community events that spotlight New England art, industry, and innovation, all with a fresh, forward-looking vibe.”
Buttonwoods Museum, run by the Haverhill Historical Society since 1898, brings our city’s past to life with over 10,000 artifacts from…
240 Water St
“Buttonwoods Museum, run by the Haverhill Historical Society since 1898, brings our city’s past to life with over 10,000 artifacts from Native American heritage to the shoe industry. Rotating exhibits, hearth cooking demos, walking tours, and lectures make it an easy win for curious locals.”
From antique fire trucks to hands-on Hero Headquarters for kids, Haverhill Firefighting Museum makes local history feel alive and a little…
75 Kenoza Ave
“From antique fire trucks to hands-on Hero Headquarters for kids, Haverhill Firefighting Museum makes local history feel alive and a little louder. Go for a guided tour or poke around yourself, catch a mini fire safety session in season, and maybe adopt a hydrant like the civic hero you are.”
Dorchester Art Project is a Fields Corner hub for emerging artists, mixing rotating gallery shows, intimate performances, and a legit zine…
1490 Dorchester Ave (Boston)
“Dorchester Art Project is a Fields Corner hub for emerging artists, mixing rotating gallery shows, intimate performances, and a legit zine library. If you’re looking to plug into Boston’s creative circuit or rent space without selling a kidney, this nonprofit’s your move.”
Atlantic Works Gallery is an artist-run, collaborative space that has been showcasing East Boston talent for over 22 years, so it knows…
80 Border St (Boston)
“Atlantic Works Gallery is an artist-run, collaborative space that has been showcasing East Boston talent for over 22 years, so it knows what makes this neighborhood tick. Swing by for the current exhibition running September 4 to 26, 2026, and catch work that feels close to home yet still surprises.”
McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College is between shows right now, but you can still get your fix by poking through its online e-labels and…
2101 Commonwealth Ave (Boston)
“McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College is between shows right now, but you can still get your fix by poking through its online e-labels and McMullen From Home. Then circle September 8 for Shadows and Light: Symbolist Art in Belgium; Works from the Hearn Family Trust, running through December 6.”
Even with the building at Winnekenni Castle currently closed for extensive rehabilitation, it remains Haverhill’s beloved cultural…
Castle Rd
“Even with the building at Winnekenni Castle currently closed for extensive rehabilitation, it remains Haverhill’s beloved cultural treasure. The venue is now city operated, and the Winnekenni Foundation has been keeping the magic alive since 1968, so keep an eye on updates for future happenings.”
Whether you want Broadway sparkle, a touring concert, or a laugh-heavy night, Boch Center - Wang Theatre keeps the calendar stacked, and…
270 Tremont St (Boston)
“Whether you want Broadway sparkle, a touring concert, or a laugh-heavy night, Boch Center - Wang Theatre keeps the calendar stacked, and that art deco grandeur really does hit different. This week, The Wiggles bring the chaos on August 24... then more music and comedy roll right in.”
Let Old State House do the storytelling. It’s Boston’s oldest public building, site of the Boston Massacre and the first local reading of…
206 Washington St (Boston)
“Let Old State House do the storytelling. It’s Boston’s oldest public building, site of the Boston Massacre and the first local reading of the Declaration, now with The Road to Revolution and the immersive Ruckus! that pulls you in.”
Ready to swap beige for bold, American Mural takes your idea from rough sketch to finished piece with a crew fluent in graffiti, street…
7 Snowden Way (Boston)
“Ready to swap beige for bold, American Mural takes your idea from rough sketch to finished piece with a crew fluent in graffiti, street art, and fine art. Indoors, outdoors, or custom panels from the studio, they design and produce murals that actually change the room, so ping them this week.”
Boston Architectural Center Mural by Richard Haas is a 1977 exterior piece on the western façade of the Boston Architectural Center,…
320 Public Alley 443 (Boston)
“Boston Architectural Center Mural by Richard Haas is a 1977 exterior piece on the western façade of the Boston Architectural Center, turning a blank wall into a playful study of lines, windows, and depth. Worth a look when you need a two-minute art break between errands.”
With glass-filled walls overlooking the harbor, Institute of Contemporary Art keeps things fresh with rotating shows like Derrick Adams:…
25 Harbor Shore Dr (Boston)
“With glass-filled walls overlooking the harbor, Institute of Contemporary Art keeps things fresh with rotating shows like Derrick Adams: View Master and Lucy Raven: Rounds, plus performance, film, and First Fridays. When you need inspiration that isn’t another Zoom tab, this place delivers.”
Need a quick reset, wander the luminous courtyard then get lost in the galleries at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a 15th-century…
25 Evans Way (Boston)
“Need a quick reset, wander the luminous courtyard then get lost in the galleries at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a 15th-century Venetian-style palace filled with eclectic masterpieces. The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt is on view, and rotating programs keep the place buzzing.”
Boston’s own The West End Museum digs into 400 years of the West End, from abolition roots and its role as a major transportation hub to…
150 Staniford Street Suite 7 (on, Lomasney Wy (Boston)
“Boston’s own The West End Museum digs into 400 years of the West End, from abolition roots and its role as a major transportation hub to the gut punch of urban renewal, with an interactive permanent exhibit plus rotating talks, tours, and performances.”
Feeling low on inspiration this week? The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston packs centuries into an afternoon, from ancient Egypt and Homeric…
465 Huntington Ave (Boston)
“Feeling low on inspiration this week? The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston packs centuries into an afternoon, from ancient Egypt and Homeric epics to Impressionism and Beyond, a dedicated John Singer Sargent showcase, and the Chinese Song Dynasty Gallery. A quick culture reset that actually sticks.”
The Brooks Street Underpass Mural turns a Brighton cut-through into a time capsule, with two 18-by-44-foot panels showing the old Faneuil…
22-10 Brooks St (Boston)
“The Brooks Street Underpass Mural turns a Brighton cut-through into a time capsule, with two 18-by-44-foot panels showing the old Faneuil Depot and a Massachusetts Native Tribe summer encampment on the Charles River, complete with Boston & Albany locomotive vibes and quiet herons if you look closely.”
Museum of Science is stacked with hands-on awe right now, from Robot Roundup’s dancing, obstacle-dodging bots to the crackling Theater of…
1 Science Pk (Boston)
“Museum of Science is stacked with hands-on awe right now, from Robot Roundup’s dancing, obstacle-dodging bots to the crackling Theater of Electricity. Dive into Making Waves, then time-travel through Life Chronicles’ free-roaming VR and remember why curiosity is Boston’s favorite hobby.”
Need a midweek reset that isn't another Netflix scroll? Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum lets you step into 1773 with live actors,…
306 Congress St (Boston)
“Need a midweek reset that isn't another Netflix scroll? Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum lets you step into 1773 with live actors, interactive exhibits, and full-scale replica ships where you actually heave tea overboard, then wind down with a proper cuppa at Abigail’s Tea Room.”
Boston Children's Museum is pure kid-brain rocket fuel, with award-winning, hands-on exhibits that make science and art feel like play this…
308 Congress St (Boston)
“Boston Children's Museum is pure kid-brain rocket fuel, with award-winning, hands-on exhibits that make science and art feel like play this week. Let them tackle the new Dream it! Build it!”
