Jul 27 Saturday
The Salem Museum announces its newest feature exhibit all about Salem in the Summertime. “When Salem Sizzles: Tales of Summers Past” is now open in the Museum’s Main Gallery, through mid-September.
Visitors will enjoy a fun look back in time to see how we kept our cool in the days before air conditioning, and the fun we had once the weather turned warm. The Lake Spring resort and Lakeside Amusement Park offered cool spots to take a dip. There were graduations, June weddings, Fourth of July parades, scout camps, and lots and lots and lots of sports. And, oh – we had such trouble with the iceman!
The Museum offers free admission and a cool place to spend a morning or an afternoon. The Salem Museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm, and is located at 801 East Main Street in Salem. “When Salem Sizzles” was designed by Alex Burke, the Museum's former Assistant Director.
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Your Stories at the Museum ticket includes admission (please purchase a ticket for each member of your party), so feel free to stay afterwards and enjoy the exhibits on display. Please note: this is not a drop in program, and will start on time. See below for our August schedule of stories and crafts:
August 1st
Read: Gingerbread for LibertyMake: "Gingerbread" MenAugust 8th
Read: Chachaji's CupMake: Decorated Teacup August 15th
Read: Grandpa's GardenMake: Cornucopia Craft View all July & August dates
FAQs:
Do I need to register for this event? Yes – Registration is required. Your ticket to Stories at the Museum includes Daily Admission to the Museum. Do I have to arrive at 10:30?Yes - This guided program begins at 10:30. It is not a drop-in program. Where should we meet you?We will meet by the guest services desk in our Commonwealth Hall, on the ground level. Members, please login above to reserve your free tickets. Your free member tickets will be visible once the items are in your cart.
Aug 02 Friday
Aug 03 Saturday
Julia Child’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, prove and communicate how to make delicious food. Learning to cook empowered Julia and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life explores the key ingredients that led to Julia’s personal evolution and America’s culinary revolution.
Join members of the VMHC Education team as they guide you through:
- Interactive "The French Chef" television set- Video, audio, and photography documenting Julia, her distinctive voice, and her extraordinary contributions to the culinary world- Sounds and smells of Julia’s kitchen- Virginia's connections to Julia's story
Do I need to register for this event? No! This is included in price of admission. Once you have purchased your museum ticket, meet your guide by the admissions desk at 11:30.