Artifact Donation Update
As we quickly approach the end of 2019, the Wright Museum would like to thank all of our artifact donors for their support throughout the year! Our Collections Committee met […]
Former intern “curating” history at Wright Museum
At the heart of every museum, there is a collection and generally at least one individual responsible in its care and research, which in the case of Wright Museum is […]
No such thing as time off at Wright Museum in off-season
One of the myths about seasonal museums is that staff at seasonally open museums “go away” to warmer climates in the “off-season.” “‘Closed to the public’ does not mean ‘closed […]
Corporate sponsors help fuel growth at Wright Museum
Setting a record this year with well over 19,000 visitors in 2019, Wright Museum relied on many sources of support, including corporate sponsors. “Corporate support has continued to increase year […]
Wright Museum to Honor Veterans on Veteran’s Day
Concluding its 2019 season on October 31, Wright Museum will reopen for Veteran’s Day on Monday, November 11 during which it will also host its annual ceremony to honor veterans at 11 am. […]
Wright Museum Hosts Corporate Sponsor Night
On Tuesday, October 29, Wright Museum held an informal gathering at which Executive Director Mike Culver and Curator Justin Gamache provided a “Director’s Tour” for program and event sponsors. “It […]
Weapons Policy
The Wright Museum of World War II is a special place for American history education. The focus is the war years 1939-45, both on the homefront and battle front. The […]
Museum Volunteers Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Recently, Dave Warren and Jack Dunham received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Wright Museum of WWII in Wolfeboro for their lengthy contributions as volunteers. Warren has volunteered his time since […]
Wright Museum Looks Ahead to 2019
For museums, half the battle revolves around how to connect the past with the future, which in the case of the Wright Museum of WWII in Wolfeboro is a cause […]
Record-Setting Year at Wright Museum in 2018
The 2018 season has nearly come to a close for the Wright Museum of WWII in Wolfeboro with record setting attendance numbers with 18,777 visitors, 18% of whom were students. […]
Wright Museum’s Mike Culver Talks WWII History and More
Recently, Mike Culver, executive director of the Wright Museum of World War II, made a presentation at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord as part of an ongoing effort […]
Wright Museum featured on WCVB Chronicle’s “Tank Away”
The Wright Museum was recently featured on WCVB Channel 5’s evening program Chronicle. The “Tank Away” segment of the show visited Wolfeboro to explore the Wright Museum and the recently restored […]