George Peabody House Museum
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- Address: 205 Washington Street, Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
978-531-0355 - Website: www.georgepeabodyhousemuseum.org
- Hours: Sat - Wed 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Thurs 12 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. Closed all Sundays & Holidays.
- Admission: No charge.
- Directions: Rte. 128 to exit 28 for Centennial Drive, Peabody. Turn left onto Centennial Drive and then right onto Summit St. Follow to light and turn left onto Washington St.. Follow for 2.5 miles to George Peabody House Museum on left. 205 Washington St.
- Map: Google Map
- Trail: The Industrial Trail
In the 1800's George Peabody was one of America's most trusted and well-known financiers. In the latter part of the century, Junius Morgan joined him as a partner; the firm they founded later became one of the world's most famous financial institutions.
The George Peabody House Musuem is a recently restored house and community cultural center maintained by the City of Peabody. The Museum has excellent exhibits on tanneries and the tanning process, including videos of people who worked in the tanneries. The house itself is an example of shoe making as a cottage industry in the early phase. The small scale replica of a Beam shop includes numerous leather-making artifacts. In addition to theme exhibits, the Civic Center has a lovely conference facility designed for meetings, receptions, and special exhibitions.
Nearby Area Sites
- Brooksby Farm
An 8 1/2-acre working farm with orchards, animals, trails and a farm stand. - Elizabeth Cassidy Folk Art Museum &
Peabody Art Association Gallery
The Museum features permanent and rotating exhibits of unique works from the Society’s extensive collection of folk art, including architectural embellishments, funerary art, pottery, portraits and needlework. The Museum is also the home of the Peabody Art Association Gallery, which features rotating exhibits of paintings and photographs by Association artists. - Felton Historic Houses at Brooksby Farm
Built in 1644, the Nathaniel Felton, Sr., House was the first house built on Mount Pleasant (the Brooksby Farm area). The Nathaniel Felton, Jr. House's outdoor garden has become a popular spot to exchange wedding vows, before waltzing across the street to the Smith Barn for that once in a lifetime reception. - George Peabody House Museum
A restored house and community cultural center features an ENHC Visitor Center with information on Peabody and the surrounding area and exhibits on Peabody's tannery history. - Peabody Historical Society
Established to preserve the heritage of the city of Peabody. - Smith Barn at Brooksby Farm
The Peabody Historical Society's Smith Barn at Brooksby Farm provides an ideal setting for any private celebration you may have in mind, from office party to wedding.
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Peabody Farms
ENHA Farm Guide- Brooksby Farm 35 Felton Street, Peabody MA 01960, (978)531-7456
- Chris's Farm Stand 11 Lake Street, Peabody, MA 01960