Concord Museum

The Concord Museum houses one of the most treasured collections of American material culture and decorative arts in the country, consisting of over 45,000 objects that include the original lantern from Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, the study of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau’s Walden desk. In newly transformed galleries, the Museum showcases the many layers of Concord’s remarkable history, including Concord’s pivotal role in the beginning of the American Revolution, the writings of celebrated Transcendentalists, the rich history and survivance of local indigenous communities, a strong legacy of antislavery activism, and innovations in education and agriculture. A regional leader in object-based learning, the Museum also offers cutting-edge school programing and teacher resources, as well as life-long learning opportunities through exhibitions and public programs.