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Exhibits
Explore the stories, artifacts, and spaces that bring Greater Haverhill’s history to life, from our permanent historic buildings to rotating gallery displays.
Current Exhibits
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HISTORIC BUILDING
Shoe Shop
Step inside a preserved cobbler’s workshop and discover the tools, techniques, and trades that made Haverhill the shoe capital of the world.
HISTORIC BUILDING
John Ward House
One of the oldest surviving structures in Haverhill, the John Ward House offers a rare window into 17th-century domestic life in colonial New England.
GALLERY
Exhibit Hall
Our main gallery space featuring rotating displays drawn from Buttonwoods’ permanent collection, highlighting Greater Haverhill’s rich cultural and industrial history.
Upcoming
COMING SOON
OPENING SPRING 2026
NEW EXHIBIT
Bicentennial Memorabilia
As we celebrate the United State’s 250th anniversary, let’s look back on the bicentennial celebrations!
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OPENING SPRING 2026
NEW EXHIBIT
Stitching History Together
A new exhibit exploring Haverhill’s textile heritage — from domestic needlework to the industrial mills that shaped the region.
Past Exhibits
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AUGUST 2024
PAST EXHIBIT
A Seat At the Table
An art exhibit celebrating National Diversity Awareness Month, amplifying marginalized voices and paying homage to Shirley Chisholm — the first African American woman elected to Congress.
Buttonwoods Museum 