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Forbes House Museum The 1833 Greek Revival style mansion housed 4 generations of Forbes family members. See treasures fr

The Forbes House Museum is a majestic Greek Revival mansion built in 1833 or Margaret Perkins Forbes by her sons Captain Robert Bennet Forbes (1804-1889) and John Murray Forbes (1813-1898). Today, the Museum contains the treasures of four generations of the Forbes family. Much of their fortune came from the early China Trade of the 1800s, and through their connections, talents and wealth, they played significant roles in events unfolding locally, nationally and globally. Their contributions are detailed in stories as tour guides lead guests through the house, with period rooms arranged as the family would have used them in the late 19th century. Other rooms include one for flexible exhibit space and another dedicated to Mary Bowditch Forbes’s extensive collection of Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia. The family history also inspires programs and events including art exhibits, book talks, guest lectures, a Lincoln Day celebration, concerts, poetry readings, and more. The Museum offers tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am and 1pm. For tours on other days or for groups larger than 10, please call ahead to make special arrangements. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and children under age 5 are free.

Excitement is in the air! We’re thrilled to have The Nutshell and The Toy Chest The Nutshell and The Toy Chest | Fashion...
10/13/2026

Excitement is in the air! We’re thrilled to have The Nutshell and The Toy Chest The Nutshell and The Toy Chest | Fashion and Fun for Kids as a Community Sponsor of the upcoming Vintage Market! Kids of all ages will enjoy the petting farm, which should have an alpaca or two 🦙 🦙

Saturday, October 17, 10am - 4pm on Hutchinson Field in Milton! In the spirit of The Nutshell and The Toy Chest | Fashion and Fun for Kids, come play! There will be over 50 vendors, plus refreshments. And did we mention alpacas? 🦙

Tickets are available in the link in our bio or on our website, or at the door! General admission $10; children under 12 free. Thank you, The Nutshell and The Toy Chest | Fashion and Fun for Kids!! 😊

10/13/2026

Get your tickets (and your costume) for Mahjong at the Museum on October 20! American rules - all game sets provided but bring your 2026 card!

Tickets are $50 and include all refreshments, candy bar, and perhaps a few tricks 👻 Don’t miss out!

Tickets available through link in bio ⬆️ and on our website
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A beautiful day for a vintage car parade! To jumpstart Milton Village Day, car owners lined up at the Museum and then pa...
10/10/2026

A beautiful day for a vintage car parade! To jumpstart Milton Village Day, car owners lined up at the Museum and then paraded down Adams Street to the Village in a colorful automotive display!

Hands up 🙌 to Joe Parlavecchio Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Joe Parlavecchio financial advisor with Edward Jones, for...
10/09/2026

Hands up 🙌 to Joe Parlavecchio Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Joe Parlavecchio financial advisor with Edward Jones, for being a community sponsor of our upcoming Curated vendor markets in MA. Vintage Market!! 🤩

On October 17, Hutchinson Field will be transformed! Vintage and artisan craft vendors, a petting farm 🐐, musical entertainment 🎵 and yummy refreshments (did we mention a b**r and spritzer garden??) will bring the field to life… and you can be there!

General admission $10 tickets available on our website, link in bio ⬆️, or day-of at Hutchinson Field. Children under 12 free.

See you there!! 🍁🍁🍁

A heartfelt thank you to local real estate agent, Bridget Conroy, for sponsoring our Curated vendor markets in MA. Vinta...
10/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to local real estate agent, Bridget Conroy, for sponsoring our Curated vendor markets in MA. Vintage Market at Hutchinson Field on October 17! We are grateful to have the support of the community for this fun fall fundraiser. 🎃

And you can support it, too, by attending! Come browse vintage vendor and artisan stalls, visit the b**r garden 🍺, listen to some tunes 🎶, and check out the petting farm 🦙

Tickets on sale on our website and on site! General admission $10; children under 12 free.

SEE YOU THERE!! 🍁🍁🍁

09/15/2026

Join us each month for Mahjong at the Museum!
For players experienced with American mahjong, we offer a special, historic atmosphere in which to enjoy the game. All the beautiful sets provided by 12 Sparrow Mahjong.

To join in October, visit our website for tickets!
Candy bar, w**e, and specialty cocktails included.

Come see our second summer intern exhibit, up for 1 more week only! “History in Three: Bloodstained Beauty” brings three...
08/25/2026

Come see our second summer intern exhibit, up for 1 more week only! “History in Three: Bloodstained Beauty” brings three dazzling ivory objects out of storage and into the spotlight, while considering the brutal reality of the historic elephant poaching behind the converted material. - Curated by Callum Hegarty

MAHJONG AT THE MUSEUM: Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 PM. Tickets on sale now!Join us for a night of mahjong at the mus...
08/12/2026

MAHJONG AT THE MUSEUM: Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 PM. Tickets on sale now!

Join us for a night of mahjong at the museum! A great way to meet new people and have fun with friends, September 15th is the first night of our monthly mahjong series! Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are limited... buy yours now!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Our Lanterns and Legacy: Mahjong at the Museum series kicks off September 15! 🀄️ Spend an elegant ev...
08/06/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Our Lanterns and Legacy: Mahjong at the Museum series kicks off September 15! 🀄️

Spend an elegant evening at the Forbes House Museum, where the timeless appeal of mahjong meets the grandeur of one of the region’s most beautiful historic homes. For experienced players, this special gathering invites you to enjoy lively games in the museum’s exquisite rooms- an unforgettable setting for an equally enduring tradition.

We are so pleased to partner with 12 Sparrow Mahjong in this series! We encourage beginners and those wishing to learn mahjong to take lessons with 12 Sparrow Mahjong and then join us at the museum in the future- our Mahjong at the Museum will be held the third Tuesday of every month, September - June.

Visit our website or link in bio ⬆️ to learn more.

Tickets are limited! A seat is $50 and includes refreshments. Game sets are provided by 12 Sparrow Mahjong

We can’t wait to see you for mahjong!

Last but not least, meet our third and final summer 2026 intern, Callum Hegarty!
07/30/2026

Last but not least, meet our third and final summer 2026 intern, Callum Hegarty!

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215 Adams Street
Milton, MA
02186

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+16176961815

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