Dedham Museum & Archive

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Thank you to everyone who supported the DM&A’s 2024 Annual Appeal!
We appreciate your partnering with us to Save History for the Future!

The Museum & Archive will be closed for the holidays through January 3rd. See our usual hours here.
A joyous New Year to all!

Upcoming Events!
Trivia Night! Friday, February 7th! Learn about this fun new fundraiser for the DM&A!

See what other events are planned for 2025! Click here.

Special Exhibit:
Now Open: Two Centuries of Protecting Dedham: The History of the Fire and Police Departments. Learn more.

Trivia Night!

Our new fundraiser!

Friday, February 7th.
Doors open at 6:15; Trivia begins at 7:15.

Learn more!

Plan Your Visit

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Programs & Events

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Learn at Dedham

Access Dedham’s history through programming and educational initiatives.

Collections

6000

Archive Items

150 +

Collections

The museum and archive hold material related to Dedham’s history and that of the nation.

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Trivia Night!

January 2, 2025

Reserve Your Seats for a Night of Fun!Friday, February 7thDoors open at 6:30; Trivia begins at 7:15American Legion, 155 Eastern AvenueBenefitting Dedham Museum & Archive Spend an evening with friends, family, and...

New Arrival in our Gift Shop

December 14, 2024

An important new book has just been published about the history of East Dedham. Titled Mother Brook and the Mills of East Dedham, the book traces the rise of manufacturing along Mother...