Join us for our second annual Sip & Shop event on Wednesday, December 4 from 5-8PM! Please note North Shore Children’s Museum will be closing for play at 12PM on Wed. 12/4.

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North Shore Children's Museum

Bringing Families Together for Family Fun in Massachusetts

North Shore Children’s Museum, located in Peabody, Massachusetts, encourages children and families to learn through play and exploration. Featuring 15 hands-on exhibits including Farm to Table, Sensory Play, Gross Motor Skills, and more, NSCM offers the perfect amount of education and imagination for children and their families all in the heart of the North Shore.

North Shore Children's Museum

Bringing Families Together for Family Fun in Massachusetts

North Shore Children’s Museum, located in Peabody, Massachusetts, encourages children and families to learn through play and exploration. Featuring 15 hands-on exhibits including Farm to Table, Sensory Play, Gross Motor Skills, and more, NSCM offers the perfect amount of education and imagination for children and their families all in the heart of the North Shore.

North Shore Children's Museum

Bringing Families Together for Family Fun in Massachusetts

North Shore Children’s Museum, located in Peabody, Massachusetts, encourages children and families to learn through play and exploration. Featuring 15 hands-on exhibits including Farm to Table, Sensory Play, Gross Motor Skills, and more, NSCM offers the perfect amount of education and imagination for children and their families all in the heart of the North Shore.

North Shore Children's Museum

Bringing Families Together for Family Fun in Massachusetts

North Shore Children’s Museum, located in Peabody, Massachusetts, encourages children and families to learn through play and exploration. Featuring 15 hands-on exhibits including Farm to Table, Sensory Play, Gross Motor Skills, and more, NSCM offers the perfect amount of education and imagination for children and their families all in the heart of the North Shore.

North Shore Children's Museum

Bringing Families Together for Family Fun in Massachusetts

North Shore Children’s Museum, located in Peabody, Massachusetts, encourages children and families to learn through play and exploration. Featuring 15 hands-on exhibits including Farm to Table, Sensory Play, Gross Motor Skills, and more, NSCM offers the perfect amount of education and imagination for children and their families all in the heart of the North Shore.

North Shore Children's Museum

Bringing Families Together for Family Fun in Massachusetts

North Shore Children’s Museum, located in Peabody, Massachusetts, encourages children and families to learn through play and exploration. Featuring 15 hands-on exhibits including Farm to Table, Sensory Play, Gross Motor Skills, and more, NSCM offers the perfect amount of education and imagination for children and their families all in the heart of the North Shore.

Providing Exciting Ways to Learn & Explore

Accessible and Educational Family-Friendly Experience North of Boston

NSCM welcomes all children from across the North Shore of Massachusetts and beyond, including Andover, Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Marblehead, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Reading, Revere, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, and Winthrop.

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Hands-on Exhibits for Kids

NSCM, located at 10 Main Street in Peabody, resides in a former bank building, with 15 distinct rooms, each curated with different themes for hands-on play, including a Rotating Room which changes seasonally! Exhibits are frequently updated and their smaller spaces aren’t overwhelming for younger visitors.

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Local Programs for Kids

Nearly all programs at NSCM are included with admission, as part of our mission for access. Programs take place in our large, bright Party Room, and include regular offerings such as Yoga, Music and Movement, Storytelling, STEM workshops, and Sports Classes, as well as special monthly, themed events. Check out our events calendar and book your spot now!

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Host Your Child's Next Birthday Party at NSCM!

Host your birthday party at NSCM! Our team will make your celebration special and stress-free. With private and semi-private options, all events include access to the museum for 40 people and exclusive access to our Party Room.

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Educational Museum Exhibits for Kids Ages 2-8

Rotating Room – October through December 2024 – Trains!

All aboard for a thrilling adventure in our rotating exhibit, the Train Room! From October through December, children can dive into the world of trains like never before. Kids have the chance to buy or sell tickets, update the NSCM train line schedule, and unleash their creativity by building their own unique train tracks with our wooden sets.

Join us for a hands-on experience where learning and fun come together! Whether you’re a budding engineer or a passionate train enthusiast, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore the magic of trains!

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February 2024 Calendar for North Shore Children's Museum

Enriching and Educational Programs

Our Party Room is home to dozens of free programs each month, with recurring monthly favorites such as Yoga, Dance with Mini Movers, and Music and Movement with MaryBeth Maes. Children learn the fundamentals of sports through our partnership with Danvers Indoor Sports. Every month there are special programs and/or events that correspond to the season or monthly theme!

Host Your Next Event at NSCM!

Our beautifully renovated Party Room is the perfect spot for your child’s next birthday party, baby shower, corporate group, or family reunion! Parties include private access to the Party Room, which seats 40 people (24 at tables), as well as admission to the museum and assistance from a party host on staff. NSCM is here to make your special day unforgettable.

We also love to host field trips at the museum for schools or other organizations. To learn more, please visit our field trip page.

July is Ocean Month at NSCM! For details about any of our programs and tickets please visit our website: nschildrensmuseum.org. *pre-registration encouraged* All month: School Supply Collection for Citizens Inn.
July is Ocean Month at NSCM! For details about any of our programs and tickets please visit our website: nschildrensmuseum.org. *pre-registration encouraged* All month: School Supply Collection for Citizens Inn.

Get & Stay Connected

How to Turn Your Own Space into a Makerspace

How to Turn Your Own Space into a Makerspace

The evidence is clear that play is good for kids’ emotional, social, and intellectual development. Here at the North Shore Children’s Museum, our Makerspace exhibit is a place where kids can build and be creative – using mostly recycled materials such as paper towel rolls, index cards, and other loose parts.

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“A museum provides the perfect addition to downtown. It is the type of destination business that has the ability to provide education and entertainment to residents and visitors while generating business for existing restaurants and other complimentary businesses. While there are other children’s museums in Massachusetts, it would be a unique addition to the North Shore.”

Mayor Bettencourt