Located in the heart of the Downtown Lynn Cultural District, the Museum is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and promoting the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Lynn. Its mission is to maintain and expand a collection of historic artifacts and printed material relating to the history of Lynn, educate the public through exhibitions and programs, and to foster an appreciation and understanding of local history in audiences of all ages. Ongoing Education Programming: MESA – Museum Enrichment Series for Adults is a lunchtime series featuring guest speakers, authors, films and activities, open dialogue and deep discussions about local history, current events and more. Events are every second Wednesday of the month at noon and attendees are welcome to bring lunch and enjoy the program.
Lynn Arts Inc. is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural activity in the city of Lynn, as well as to encouraging community interest and involvement in the arts in the Greater Boston area. It is the firm belief of this organization that the arts enhance the quality of life and the economic vitality for both residents and businesses of a city. Since its inception, Lynn Arts has been at the center of downtown redevelopment. The organization has offered services ranging from providing artists with studio space, to providing free art classes to school-aged children, to planning city wide arts and culture festivals.