Welcome to the Wayland Museum & Historical Society
We’re Wayland’s local history museum — a small but active organization dedicated to connecting Wayland’s past to the people, places, and ideas that shape it today.
Whether you’re a lifelong Wayland resident, new to town, or just curious, there’s something here for you.
Explore our collection · See upcoming programs · Become a member
Become a House Tour Sponsor
Reach people who love design, history, and homes. Sponsor one or both of our upcoming house tours:
Mid-Century Modern House Tour – Sunday, October 25, 2026, 12–4 p.m.
Five postwar Wayland homes, from classic Deck Houses to Core Contemporaries.
Cochituate Roots House Tour – Saturday, April 11, 2027, 12–4 p.m.
Five historic homes and the stories that built Cochituate.
Every guest carries our printed booklet through the homes, and most keep it long after the tour. Sponsorships start at $100, and you save 15% when you sponsor both tours.
Ads for the fall tour are due Friday, October 9.
Questions? Email director@waylandmuseum.org.
Welcome
Wayland Museum & Historical Society
12 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Get in touch:
info@waylandmuseum.org
508-358-7959
Museum Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Or email info@waylandmuseum.org to book an appointment to visit.
All ages welcome
Free to visit | Donations appreciated.
Find us in Wayland Center at the “STAR” as shown below.
Vision
The Vision of the Wayland Museum & Historical Society is to engage residents and visitors by offering an understanding and appreciation of Wayland’s rich history and its connection to historical themes of the region, Commonwealth and country.
NOW ONLINE!
Our collection is now on the web, and you can browse it anytime, from anywhere. Search thousands of objects, photographs, and documents that tell Wayland’s story, all from home. This is a work in progress, so the catalog will keep growing as we add more. Explore now: https://hub.catalogit.app/wayland-museum https://hub.catalogit.app/wayland-museum
Our Tracing Liberty series is funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
Thanks to Wayland Rev250 for their support too.
https://bit.ly/WaylandTracingLiberty