Programs and Events

View our Calendar for up-to-the-minute program information.

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Highlights Tours

Discover highlights of WAM's vast collection with a docent-led trip through our galleries. Sundays at 1pm.

Arms & Armor Programs: Secrets of Swordplay

Get an in-person look at the art of swordplay in action. Sundays at 2pm – check our calendar for confirmed dates.

Antioch, 'Ktisis Floor Mosaic', 5th century, cubes of marble and limestone embedded in lime mortar

Art Cart: Mosaics

Learn about our wonderful mosaics and try your hand at making one! Check our calendar for the latest schedule.

A boy tries out a knight's helmet and vambrace

Art Cart: Hands-on Armor

Knightly armor is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? Find out with our hands-on armor activities! Check our calendar for upcoming Art Carts.

Free First Sundays

Admission is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month! Click for full details.

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Zip Tours

Our virtual docent-led art discussions focus on exhibitions and select works in the Collection. Both in-gallery and virtual tours available.

A young volunteer dressed in armor is handed a sword by a WAM educator during a live presentation

Arms and Armor Programs

Discover the world of arms and armor, ranging from the Romans to medieval knights and beyond. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Free with Museum admission.

Italian, Milan, Three-Quarter Field Armor, possibly for Henry Herbert, second Earl of Pembroke, detail, 1560–1570, steel (once blued) with gilding, brass, iron, with modern leather

Spotlight Series: Bringing Arms and Armor to Life

Sunday, April 16 at 2pm. Tickets available from Thursday, March 30.

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Summer Art Classes

There's something for everyone and all artistic abilities. Browse and register online or call 508.793.4333.

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Private Group Tours

Schedule a tailored adult, youth, student or Scout group tour with a trained and dedicated volunteer docent.

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Kids and Families

Explore the museum galleries and make art with your family!

Two young children happily wander the galleries

Scavenger Hunts

Explore the Museum with your friends or family to find “Artful Faces”, animals in art, arms and armor, and more!

Visitors gather in the Renaissance Court for a performance

Calendar

View our calendar for more about what's going on at Worcester Art Museum and up-to-the-minute program information.