While your student group is visiting Boston you will want to explore the Concord Museum. The location contains interesting exhibits where the students can also enjoy educational programs. It is a great place for both education and entertainment. The museum contains a fascinating collection of historical, literary, and arts treasures. There are also hands-on activities that involve group participation. The theme is the remarkable history of Concord. Students will also enjoy looking at the period rooms as well. There are special exhibitions that are presented throughout the year. The permanent collection contains several interesting objects. For example, you will encounter artifacts such as photos, textiles, silver and pewter, household goods, archaeological stone artifacts, and costumes. The history of the collection spans from the time of the Native American settlement to the present. Students are able to learn the history of the town of Concord by taking part in one of the museum’s fascinating educational programs. The students will learn through hands-on activities and artifacts. For example, you can learn about Native American life, the Revolution, the Colonies, and the authors Thoreau and Emerson. The group can take part in a two or three hour program or take a one hour tour of the museum. You will see Native American stone tools, the famous 1775 Paul Revere lantern, and period rooms that are rich with furnishings from three centuries. The theme of the rooms deals with Concord home life. The museum offers tours for older students. They focus on the history of the Revolution and literature. The programs can serve as an introduction or an in-depth study. The group will have the opportunity to take part in interesting interactive activities.