Museum From Home

Museum From Home

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Missed our virtual events?

Here's a link to all virtual content that will be updated regularly.

 

Zoom Backgrounds

Working from home? Want to add some Gore Place to your Zoom meetings? We made several custom Zoom backgrounds for you to use.

 

Stuck at home? Looking for things to do with your family or on your own? We have compiled a variety of activities as PDFs. Each is based on a different theme. 

You can also visit our Collection Highlights to see a few items from our collection.

Shaping a Nation

These activities are related to the Federal Period in US history.

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What Am I?

What Am I? activity challenges with items from the Gore Place collection.

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1800s Pastimes

Some of these activities require a few supplies while others are riddles.

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"My long-time fascination with Gore Place is the implementation of so many innovations--indoor well and plumbing, hot water shower, central heating…"

- JC

Did You Know?

Our grounds are open for free from dawn to dusk, every day of the year except during our Sheepshearing Festival.

Support Gore Place

Help us continue our mission!

The mission of Gore Place is to continue Christopher and Rebecca Gore's spirit of innovation and appreciation of natural beauty and culture through public programming and events at the Gores' 1806 country estate that encompasses a museum, green space, and a working farm. 

Latest News view all news

Reticules at Gore Place

February 23, 2026

Learn about reticules following our winter 2026 traditional skills workshop

Welcome Connor McElhinney

January 30, 2026

Gore Place welcomes Connor McElhinney as Collections Specialist

Free Tour Day December 19 2025

December 16, 2025

Gore Place gives back to the community with free tours on December 19 2025

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Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA