programS

homeschool handwork - 8 week Course

This small group class, offered for eight weeks (September 16 to November 18, 2024), from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, will introduce children to knitting. Led by a Waldorf-trained instructor, participants will learn to make their own knitting needles and learn to knit, and purl. For ages 7+.
Cost: $160

For more information: sspalding@amesburycarriagemuseum.org

homeschool Days

These monthly programs running throughout the school year, offer children the opportunity for hands-on learning and socialization in an engaging, welcoming space. Themes explored include water power, industrialization, inventors, child labor, free play, and more. We offer private bookings as well.
Cost: $10 per child.

For more information: sspalding@amesburycarriagemuseum.org

Go to our Events Calender to check the schedule for sessions during the school year.

scouts/youth group programs, visits, and tours

Welcome scout & brownie troops, homeschoolers, and community groups! We can customize content to meet your needs. See our School Programming page for themes or talk to us about badge requirements for your troop. Cost is $10 per participant.

For more information: sspalding@amesburycarriagemuseum.org

If you have made all the arrangements with the Museum and are paying online, please complete your payment here.

free Programs

Family summer music series

Sponsored by the Amesbury Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council, the Family Summer Music Series is a series of free music lessons/concerts for kids. Zach Fields Music Studio will offer a demo and lessons for kids ages 5+. Alicia Teaches Music will offer a music class for toddlers, ages 1 +.

Go to our Events Calender to check the schedule for this summer’s sessions.

Children’s story hour

Join local Youth Services Librarian, Miss Clare for a monthly story hour inside the Industrial History Center, from January to March. Ages 1-5.

This program has concluded for 2024.