Programs and Events

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

A close-up view of colorful “Day of the Dead” decorations, including a skull

Día de los Muertos

Celebrate “Day of the Dead” at WAM with our community ofrenda, activities, and tours. Saturday, October 30, 10am-4pm. Free admission all day.

A boy tries out a knight's helmet and vambrace

Art Carts: 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.

Dancers in colorful Hindu costume perform during a Diwali celebration at WAM

Fall Community Day: Diwali

Celebrate the traditional fall Hindu “Festival of Lights” with the India Society of Worcester. Sunday, November 7. Free admission (Free First Sunday).

A docent gestures towards a painting as he educates a tour group

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 docent educates a tour group in one of WAM's galleries

Highlights Tours

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

Members Event: Love Stories Exhibition Preview

Join us for a Members-only preview of the exhibition Love Stories from the National Portrait Gallery, London.

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

Arms and Armor – Live!

Join us for these fun, informative programs, and learn all about different kinds of arms and armor. Free with Museum admission or via Facebook Live.

Free First Sundays

Admission is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month! Click to view our calendar.

Detail from the book cover of 'Men of Terror: A Comprehensive Analysis of Viking Combat

Master Series Third Thursdays

View our 2021/22 art talk schedule and explore past talks through videos. Upcoming talk: Men of Terror: A Comprehensive Analysis of Viking Combat.

A young girl sits cross-legged, drawing a female figure

Fall Art Classes: Online, On-site, and Off-site Programs

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

A WAM docent educates a group of children

Private Group Tours

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

A father and his young child clap during an event at WAM

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!

“Deck the Halls” November 26 – January 9

“Deck the Halls” at WAM!

WAM gets merry and bright for the holidays with artfully-decorated trees, family programs, shopping, and more!

An interpreted arrangement from Flora in Winter 2021

Flora in Winter 2022

The region's premier floral design event includes captivating and imaginative interpretations of artworks on view in the Museum.

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.