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The Nye Museum is dedicated to protecting the Benjamin Nye Homestead, chronicling the property’s historical significance, and fostering community engagement through historical education and events.

This year's Autumn Gathering Fall Festival at the Nye Museum on Saturday, October 17th from 12pm-4pm will include Story...
10/13/2026

This year's Autumn Gathering Fall Festival at the Nye Museum on Saturday, October 17th from 12pm-4pm will include Story Time Featuring The Little Ghost Who was a Quilt and every child that attends will get a chance to win a copy of the book and the quilt!

Here are a few pictures from last year's Autumn Gathering. We are excited for this year's festival scheduled for Saturda...
10/08/2026

Here are a few pictures from last year's Autumn Gathering. We are excited for this year's festival scheduled for Saturday, October 17 from 12pm-4pm. Enjoy costumed guides, open hearth cooking, wool spinning, a natural dye demonstration, corn husk doll making, and storytime. Make the Nye Museum part of your favorite fall traditions!

$10 suggested donation per family.

SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support! : Tales of the Unexplained: Superstitions, Magic & Folklore of Puritan New England...
10/06/2026

SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support! : Tales of the Unexplained: Superstitions, Magic & Folklore of Puritan New England on October 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (there are two 1 Hour presentations)
Gather ‘round the table in the Nye Tavern and experience supernatural stories of Colonial New England by candlelight. You’ll be regaled with tales of the past that explore Puritan beliefs on the supernatural & spirits, witchcraft and magic. This atmospheric storytelling event is a rare opportunity to visit the 1678 Nye Homestead at night!

Tickets must be purchased in advance here: https://www.nyemuseum.org/event/tales-of-the-unexplained-superstitions-magic-folklore-of-puritan-new-england/

$15/person. 5PM & 6PM entry. Advanced registration required. Limited to 10 per time slot.

Come say hi to us at Sandwich Fest today from 10am-3pm!
10/03/2026

Come say hi to us at Sandwich Fest today from 10am-3pm!

09/26/2026

Out of an abundance of caution to keep our staff and visitors safe, the Nye Museum will be closed again on Sunday, September 27. We hope everyone stays safe in this windy weather!

Last night was an amazing evening with Foodways Historian Stacey Booth! Learning about New England Colonial Tavern Fare ...
09/23/2026

Last night was an amazing evening with Foodways Historian Stacey Booth! Learning about New England Colonial Tavern Fare in the newly reinterpreted Nye Tavern room was a special treat for all attendees.

Here are a few pictures from Marge Donley's lecture yesterday on The Art of the Revolution. Thank you to all who came ou...
09/21/2026

Here are a few pictures from Marge Donley's lecture yesterday on The Art of the Revolution. Thank you to all who came out!

Our next lecture is with Dr. Patrick Brown on Strange Tales of the South Shore scheduled for Sunday, October 26 at 2PM.

Reserve your tickets online or by calling 508-888-4213.

A great turnout for our Nyes of Sandwich Center Walking Tour with Museum Docent, Brendan Carmichael. It was a beautiful ...
09/20/2026

A great turnout for our Nyes of Sandwich Center Walking Tour with Museum Docent, Brendan Carmichael. It was a beautiful morning for exploring history together!

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85 Old County Road
East Sandwich, MA
02537

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