Your Neighbor is a Museum.
For over 100 years, the Somerville Museum has held space for the stories that shape our collective history.
Join us in creating the space that will
tell our stories
for the next 100 years!
Upcoming events
HISTORY UNLOCKED: DROP-IN CHATS
Select THURSDAYS 6-8 pm
Select SATURDAYS 10 am-12 pm
THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY & PROSPECT HILL TOWER will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October, as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
HISTORY UNLOCKED: DROP-IN CHATS
Select THURSDAYS 6-8 pm
Select SATURDAYS 10 am-12 pm
THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY & PROSPECT HILL TOWER will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October, as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
HISTORY UNLOCKED: DROP-IN CHATS
Select THURSDAYS 6-8 pm
Select SATURDAYS 10 am-12 pm
THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY & PROSPECT HILL TOWER will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October, as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
Inspired by Somerville’s role as the site of the world’s first residential telephone call, and the Somerville Museum’s “Let Freedom Ring” public art project for America’s 250th, this year’s fundraising event celebrates connection between the past and the future and to one another!
Jimmy Tingle (pun intended) will entertain us with his comedy and emcee the program.
Sambaviva Brazilian dance ensemble will perform to a medley of telephone-themed favorites.
TJ the DJ will keep the music going throughout the evening.
Mix and mingle over passed appetizers while exploring interactive telephone exhibits!
HISTORY UNLOCKED: DROP-IN CHATS
Select THURSDAYS 6-8 pm
Select SATURDAYS 10 am-12 pm
THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY & PROSPECT HILL TOWER will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October, as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
The Somerville Museum is handicapped accessible and has an ADA entrance on the ground level at 1 Westwood Road, as well as ADA-compliant, gender-neutral restrooms.
Please call us at 617-666-9810 or email info@somervillemuseum.org for more information about accessibility.

