The West End Museum
@westendmuseum.bsky.social
The West End Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history and culture of Boston’s West End Neighborhood.
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Explore Boston's West End neighborhood's past, present and future and learn to take an active role in your community at the West End Museum! See the link in our bio for information on upcoming events, exhibits, and volunteer opportunities.
Pictured here is a festive Christmas display at the Hotel Madison, 1973. The West End Museum hopes that you enjoy a very merry Christmas eve and day!
Image from the Frani Collection, The West End Museum.
Image from the Frani Collection, The West End Museum.
December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Pictured here is a festive Christmas display at the Hotel Madison, 1973. The West End Museum hopes that you enjoy a very merry Christmas eve and day!
Image from the Frani Collection, The West End Museum.
Image from the Frani Collection, The West End Museum.
WEM 2025 in Review. Our success is only possible thanks to the support of our members, donors, and visitors - thank you for making this one of our best years yet!
December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
WEM 2025 in Review. Our success is only possible thanks to the support of our members, donors, and visitors - thank you for making this one of our best years yet!
Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays! See you again in 2026!
December 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays! See you again in 2026!
Join us in January for a lecture by Professor Vincent Cannato, After the Voyage: Immigrants on American Shores 1880-1925. Start 2026 off right with an evening at WEM! Tickets avalible on our website.
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us in January for a lecture by Professor Vincent Cannato, After the Voyage: Immigrants on American Shores 1880-1925. Start 2026 off right with an evening at WEM! Tickets avalible on our website.
Happy fourth night of Hanukkah from The West End Museum! This photo depicts Bertha Derby and her children lighting their menorahs. We hope you have a joyful and bright Festival of Lights!
December 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Happy fourth night of Hanukkah from The West End Museum! This photo depicts Bertha Derby and her children lighting their menorahs. We hope you have a joyful and bright Festival of Lights!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support WEM and our honorees on a snowy Sunday! Didn't get the chance to make it, but would still like to support? Visit our website for information on donating and memberships.
December 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out to support WEM and our honorees on a snowy Sunday! Didn't get the chance to make it, but would still like to support? Visit our website for information on donating and memberships.
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? We'll make it easy for you - support WEM and surpise a loved one with the gift that keeps giving, a membership to The West End Museum! Memberships are avalible for purchase on our website.
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? We'll make it easy for you - support WEM and surpise a loved one with the gift that keeps giving, a membership to The West End Museum! Memberships are avalible for purchase on our website.
Last chance to RSVP to join us this Sunday for our Honoree Night! Stop by to meet our honorees, have a drink, and support the Museum by purchasing a raffle ticket for a number of exciting prices! Find the event on our website and register today.
December 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Last chance to RSVP to join us this Sunday for our Honoree Night! Stop by to meet our honorees, have a drink, and support the Museum by purchasing a raffle ticket for a number of exciting prices! Find the event on our website and register today.
Celebrate your loved ones and support The West End Museum by gifting a membership! Visit the membership page on our website and select "This is a gift membership" when checking out to receive your form in the mail, ready to be filled out by the history buff, Bostonian, or curious mind in your life.
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Celebrate your loved ones and support The West End Museum by gifting a membership! Visit the membership page on our website and select "This is a gift membership" when checking out to receive your form in the mail, ready to be filled out by the history buff, Bostonian, or curious mind in your life.
Happy December! We have another month packed with exciting events to close out 2025. Join us for one - or all!
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Happy December! We have another month packed with exciting events to close out 2025. Join us for one - or all!
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at WEM! Pictured here is a banquet being held at the West End House, circa 1950s. We hope your Thanksgiving is as full of fun, food, and friendship as this evening surely was.
Image from The West End Museum collection.
Image from The West End Museum collection.
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at WEM! Pictured here is a banquet being held at the West End House, circa 1950s. We hope your Thanksgiving is as full of fun, food, and friendship as this evening surely was.
Image from The West End Museum collection.
Image from The West End Museum collection.
A reminder that The West End Museum will be closed tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving and see you soon!
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A reminder that The West End Museum will be closed tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving and see you soon!
We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Honoree Night and Raffle! This exciting event takes place on December 14th. Visit the link in our bio to RSVP and get ready to eat, drink, and try your luck at winning some amazing prizes!
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Honoree Night and Raffle! This exciting event takes place on December 14th. Visit the link in our bio to RSVP and get ready to eat, drink, and try your luck at winning some amazing prizes!
Happy Monday! As holiday shopping starts to ramp up, enjoy these photos of old West End storefronts.
Images courtesy of The West End Museum, Edgell Collection (1963).
Images courtesy of The West End Museum, Edgell Collection (1963).
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Happy Monday! As holiday shopping starts to ramp up, enjoy these photos of old West End storefronts.
Images courtesy of The West End Museum, Edgell Collection (1963).
Images courtesy of The West End Museum, Edgell Collection (1963).
Last chance to get tickets for Late Night at the Museum! You won't want to miss this event. Bring your friends or make new ones to enjoy a night of exclusive, after-hours fun.
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Last chance to get tickets for Late Night at the Museum! You won't want to miss this event. Bring your friends or make new ones to enjoy a night of exclusive, after-hours fun.
A sneak peek into our December events... can anyone guess what we've got planned? Get excited!
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A sneak peek into our December events... can anyone guess what we've got planned? Get excited!
Get ready to party THIS FRIDAY during Late Night at the Museum! Get your tickets today to attend this exclusive, exciting, after hours event. Bring your friends or meet new ones here, but don't miss your chance to dance at WEM!
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Get ready to party THIS FRIDAY during Late Night at the Museum! Get your tickets today to attend this exclusive, exciting, after hours event. Bring your friends or meet new ones here, but don't miss your chance to dance at WEM!
Today is the start of #JewishBookMonth100! Did you know #JewishBookMonth was founded in 1925 by West End Branch librarian, Fanny Goldstein? To celebrate and learn more about Goldstein's legacy, join us for a free community book swap.
Meet new people and meet new books!
@jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social
Meet new people and meet new books!
@jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today is the start of #JewishBookMonth100! Did you know #JewishBookMonth was founded in 1925 by West End Branch librarian, Fanny Goldstein? To celebrate and learn more about Goldstein's legacy, join us for a free community book swap.
Meet new people and meet new books!
@jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social
Meet new people and meet new books!
@jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social
Don't miss your chance to get tickets for Late Night at the Museum! This exciting, exclusive event gives you the opportunity to have fun with friends after Museum hours. Join us for a silent disco, drinks, snacks, games, and more!
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Don't miss your chance to get tickets for Late Night at the Museum! This exciting, exclusive event gives you the opportunity to have fun with friends after Museum hours. Join us for a silent disco, drinks, snacks, games, and more!
This Veteran's day we thank and honor all veterans for your service. Pictured here is the dedication ceremony of the West End House Honor Roll. Unveiled during WWII and originally located in the West End House basketball court, we are proud to feature it prominently in our entrance today.
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This Veteran's day we thank and honor all veterans for your service. Pictured here is the dedication ceremony of the West End House Honor Roll. Unveiled during WWII and originally located in the West End House basketball court, we are proud to feature it prominently in our entrance today.
Join us this Saturday, November 15th, for a walking tour of the Bullfinch Triangle! Don't miss this chance for an exciting stroll through a piece of history.
Tickets can be found at the link in our bio.
Tickets can be found at the link in our bio.
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Join us this Saturday, November 15th, for a walking tour of the Bullfinch Triangle! Don't miss this chance for an exciting stroll through a piece of history.
Tickets can be found at the link in our bio.
Tickets can be found at the link in our bio.
Have you stopped by to see our brand new special exhibition, Voyages of Hope? Make The West End Museum a part of your Boston fall weekend plans!
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Have you stopped by to see our brand new special exhibition, Voyages of Hope? Make The West End Museum a part of your Boston fall weekend plans!
Are you ready to dance the night away on Friday, November 21st? Join us for Late Night at the Museum for exclusive after-hours access to our exhibits, a silent disco, snacks, drinks, games, and more! Grab your tickets before they're gone at the link in our bio.
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Are you ready to dance the night away on Friday, November 21st? Join us for Late Night at the Museum for exclusive after-hours access to our exhibits, a silent disco, snacks, drinks, games, and more! Grab your tickets before they're gone at the link in our bio.
Happy Election Day! In 1960, Senator & Mrs. Kennedy cast their ballots at the Old West Church right here in Boston’s West End.
Image Credits: Bob Sandberg, Look Magazine in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Image Credits: Bob Sandberg, Look Magazine in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Happy Election Day! In 1960, Senator & Mrs. Kennedy cast their ballots at the Old West Church right here in Boston’s West End.
Image Credits: Bob Sandberg, Look Magazine in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Image Credits: Bob Sandberg, Look Magazine in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Celebrate election day with a fun chance to prove your knowledge next Tuesday, November 4th.
Presented in partnership with @pennyweightboston, make sure to arrive early for a drink or bite to eat at the bar. Show proof that you voted to receive a discount on your drink!
Presented in partnership with @pennyweightboston, make sure to arrive early for a drink or bite to eat at the bar. Show proof that you voted to receive a discount on your drink!
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Celebrate election day with a fun chance to prove your knowledge next Tuesday, November 4th.
Presented in partnership with @pennyweightboston, make sure to arrive early for a drink or bite to eat at the bar. Show proof that you voted to receive a discount on your drink!
Presented in partnership with @pennyweightboston, make sure to arrive early for a drink or bite to eat at the bar. Show proof that you voted to receive a discount on your drink!