As the only membership supported, community-based cultural institution of its kind in Somerville, the Somerville Museum plays a central role in preserving the past, reflecting the present, and helping to shape the future of this diverse urban community. The Museum seeks to engage our audience in an on-going dialogue with local artists, scholars, and educators with the larger aim of fostering cultural education and understanding.

Access for All

Meeting the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. More...

Help us complete the Access for All campaign by donating to the Historic Somerville Museum Building Fund.

Learn more: Hoping for Great Things at the Somerville Museum.

Funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and members of the Somerville Museum.

What's Going On

Thursday April 18 - Friday May 10, 2013

Artists' Choice Exhibit
Works by artists participating in Somerville Open Studios: a group show unparalleled in diversity and excitement!
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Upcoming Programs

Sunday June 9, 2:30-3:30 p.m. with reception to follow

The Somerville I Didn't Know: the Influence of Africans, West Indians, and African Americans on Somerville, 1630-1860. Alice Mack discusses early African American history relative to Somerville.

Members free, nonmembers $8.00. Sponsored by Historic Somerville.

And more to come...

Access for All

What's Going On

Upcoming Programs

Regular Gallery Hours Thursdays 2 - 7 p.m. Fridays 2 - 5 p.m. Saturdays 12 - 5 p.m. and by appointment

Regular Gallery Hours
Thursdays 2 - 7 p.m.
Fridays 2 - 5 p.m.
Saturdays 12 - 5 p.m. and by appointment