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For over 100 years, the Somerville Museum has held space for the stories that shape our collective history.

Join us in creating the space that will tell our stories for the next 100 years!

  • Somerville Museum Holiday Art Auction

    The auction is open until 11:45pm on December 31, 2024!

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  • HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP 20% OFF EVENT

    Enjoy 20% off next Tuesday, December 24th, from 12 PM - 4 PM at our special in-person shopping event.

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  • Our Story Continues. Help Us Tell It

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  • The Somerville Museum Goes to Cuba

    The Somerville Museum Goes to Cuba

    We're thrilled to announce an exclusive trip to Cuba's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, a unique opportunity specially designed for our esteemed Members. 

    February 23 - March 2, 2025

    Pricing : $3,995 per person double occupancy

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  • Call for Community Curators

    Information session: Wednesday, January 22, 2025: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

    Deadline for Submission: Friday, February 28,2025

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 Museum News

Only three more days until we join @somervilleartscouncil at MonsterMash for Ghosts of Somerville 👻 Our annual event at Milk Row Cemetery is fun for all ages. Don't miss your chance to talk to locals from the 18th and 19th centuries - it only happen
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’d like to offer a glimpse into the history of Somerville’s seal, featuring text you may or may not have noticed: “Honorably purchased from the Pawtuckets - 1639.” When European settlers arr
During World War One, the U.S. government did everything it could to discourage beer drinking among the Doughboys. A generation later, Washington shifted course entirely, going out of its way to make beer accessible to soldiers and sailors on all the
✨ Exciting News! We're happy announce an exclusive trip to explore Cuba's vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes, tailored just for our esteemed Museum Members! Join us for: 🏨 7 nights in Havana at a private boutique hotel 🎨 Art and culture tou

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