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Thornton W. Burgess Museum
Thornton W. Burgess Museum Review
This delightful museum is dedicated to the Sandwich native whose tales of Peter Cottontail, Reddy Fox, and a host of other creatures have been part of children's bedtimes for decades. Thornton Burgess (1874-1965), an avid conservationist, made his characters behave true to their species to educate children as he entertained them. Storytelling sessions, often including live animals, take place in July and August. In the Discovery Room, kids can use their imaginations in the prop-filled classroom. On display are some of Burgess's 170 books (although children are welcome here, the exhibits are of the don't-touch variety). The small gift shop carries puppets, books, and dinnerware decorated with Burgess characters.
- Address: 4 Water St., Sandwich Center, Sandwich, MA, 02563 | Map It
- Phone: 508/888-4668
- Cost: $2
- Hours: May--Oct., Mon.--Sat. 10--4
- Website: www.thorntonburgess.org
- Location: Sandwich
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