📍240 Water St, Haverhill, MA
Buttonwoods Museum
HAVERHILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY · EST. 1898
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⚠ Seasonal Notice: Closed for tours November 1 – April 30.
HAVERHILL HISTORIC SOCIETY · EST. 1898
Discover
Haverhill’s
Living History
From Native American heritage to the golden age of the shoe industry — Buttonwoods Museum brings Greater Haverhill’s remarkable past to life.
Exhibits
Rotating and permanent exhibits featuring original objects, photography, and interpretive displays about Haverhill’s history.
Collections
Over 10,000 artifacts spanning Native American heritage, colonial life, and the industrial era of Greater Haverhill.
Programs
Hearth cooking demos, school programs, walking tours, and lectures for families, students, and lifelong learners.
OUR MISSION
Preserving the Story of Greater Haverhill
The Mission of the Buttonwoods Museum / Haverhill Historical Society is to collect and preserve history, and to educate the community about Greater Haverhill’s past and culture.
The Vision of the Museum is to talk about contemporary issues affecting the city today and offer historical perspectives. We don’t think history equals nostalgia. It’s about how history is still affecting our lives today.
We take inspiration from the Buttonwood trees on the hillside and the Merrimack River. Like the trees and the river we are rooted by the past and charting our future.
1898
FOUNDED
125+
YEARS ACTIVE
10k+
OBJECTS IN THE COLLECTION
WHAT’S ON
Upcoming Events
Check back for upcoming programs, tours, lectures, and special events at Buttonwoods Museum. All events are updated in real time.
Become a Member
Your membership keeps Haverhill’s history alive. Free admission, early event access, and the satisfaction of supporting a community treasure. Annual memberships from $25.
Make a Donation
Can’t commit to a membership? Every dollar helps us preserve artifacts, fund school programs, and maintain our historic buildings for future generations.
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