Ipswich Museum

The Archives of Arthur Wesley Dow: Sketchbook Tour
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Join Ipswich Museum’s Dow Curator, Stephanie Gaskins, for an intimate look at the archives of artist Arthur Wesley Dow. Participants will have the rare opportunity to get close with Dow’s sketchbooks and drawings from the collection of the Ipswich Museum, as well as to explore and discuss his educational philosophy and methodology.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Cost: $50 Members / $55 Non-members
Age: Adults
Group size: Maximum 6 people

February Vacation Art Workshop “Who’s Who?” Exhibition
2026-02-19 10:30 - 12:00
Come investigate our new portrait exhibition, “Who’s Who?” at the Ipswich Museum. We’ll learn about some of the past citizens of our town and look at some of the elements of portraiture. Then, we’ll sketch our own portraits.
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 10:30-12:00 PM
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $25
Location: Appleton Room, Heard House

February Vacation Art Workshop Lunar New Year
2026-02-17 10:30 - 12:00
Join us at the Ipswich Museum for a vacation-week exploration of the Lunar New Year. We’ll read a festive story, learn about the traditions of the Year of the Horse, and create themed art projects to celebrate.
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 10:30-12:00 PM
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $25
Location: Whipple House Classroom
