Category: Current Exhibits

On Display Now
Current Exhibits
Step inside and discover Marblehead through the lens of the people and moments that shaped it. Our exhibits draw from a collection of over 60,000 artifacts to tell stories that are both local and deeply universal.

Currently on Display
Marblehead Snapshots: The World of Fred Litchman
2023–2024 Exhibit · 170 Washington Street
Fred Litchman picked up his camera during one of the most dramatic periods in Marblehead’s history — the 1890s through World War I — capturing the town as residents rebuilt from two devastating fires and transformed themselves into a vacation destination.
This exhibit features 50 of Fred’s photographs, alongside interactive features including a scavenger hunt, videos that bring the images to life, and a recreation of Litchman’s own desk where visitors can flip through his photos and read his mail.
Learn More About This Exhibit → https://pmc.qah.mybluehost.me/marblehead-snapshots/

What’s Inside
The Marblehead Snapshots exhibit is designed for visitors of all ages, with hands-on features that turn history into an adventure.
50 Historic Photographs — See Marblehead through Fred Litchman’s relaxed, candid eye — images of friends, family, and everyday life that feel surprisingly modern.
Scavenger Hunt — An interactive scavenger hunt guides visitors through the exhibit, turning the photographs into a game of discovery and detail.
Litchman’s Desk — Sit at a recreation of the photographer’s workspace. Flip through his photos, read his correspondence, and discover the man behind the camera.

Location: J.O.J. Frost Gallery, 170 Washington St.
Hours: Tues–Sat, 10am – 4pm
Admission: Free to all visitors
Contact: 781-631-1768 · info@marbleheadmuseum.org

Land Acknowledgement
We recognize that this land was home to the Naumkeag band of the Massachusett/Pawtucket Tribes. The Marblehead Museum is committed to incorporating the study and dissemination of this land’s Native History into its mission.
What is a Land Acknowledgement? → https://nativegov.org/news/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment/
Read Our Complete Acknowledgement → https://marbleheadmuseum.org/bipoc/