Special Events
Pilgrim Play Date
A Family Event
Sunday, October 5th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Historical interpreters all the way from historic
Plimoth Plantation will be on hand to interact with visitors of all ages.
Kids can also play with reproduction toys, try on historic costumes and
snack on 19th-century treats. Period rooms will also be open for viewing.
Reservations required. $12, $8 Children, $10 Members
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Curator’s Tour
Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 PM
Join Museum curator Clare Flemming as she
highlights some of the rarely-seen historic gems from the Museum collection
including original documents of the Founding Fathers. Reservations are
required. $12, $10 Members
An Evening with Poe
Wed. October 29th; Thurs. 30th; Fri. 31st
at 6:15 & 8 PM
Gather in the shadows this Halloween for a
bone-chilling reading from the letters and tales of Edgar Allan Poe.
Acclaimed Poe reenactor Kevin Mitchell Martin performs his renowned one-man
play based on the life and writings of Poe. Appropriate for children over 10
years of age. Reservations are required. $20, $18 Members
America’s Sweet Tooth
Tuesday, November 11th at 6:30 PM
Join author and food historian Francine Segan on a
whirlwind tour of the history of sweets in America. Wine provided by Admiral
Imports and samplings of historic sweets will be served. Reservations are
required. $15, $12 Members
Member-Only Events
Member Shopping Day
Saturday, November 29th
Browse the Museum Shop’s reasonably priced gift
selection and receive 20% off in the shop for one day only when you show
your Membership Card.
Free Events
Museum Day
Saturday, Sept. 27th 11 AM - 4 PM
Present your Smithsonian card for free admission
for two to the Museum. Visit
www.smithsonsianmag.com for more details.
Current Exhibition
Sugar: America’s Sweet Obsession
This mini exhibit explores the early beginnings of
America’s love affair with sweet treats. Free with Museum admission.
Storytime
Third Friday of every Month at 10:30 am
Appropriate for children ages 2 to 6
$8 Adults, free for children under 12, free for Family Museum Members
Meet in the Museum for a monthly Storytime where kids can enjoy
historically-themed stories, dress up in the Children’s Corner and role-play
with the Museum’s “Touch Collection”. On warm days, kids can gather for
Storytime in the Garden Gazebo and play with old-fashioned wooden toys.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information: info@mvhm.org or call 212-838-6878 |