Wright Museum In Wolfeboro Opens For Twenty-Fifth Season

The Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this season.
Recognized by Yankee Magazine as “an under the radar gem”, it is definitely one of the most exceptional museums in the country.
This season the museum continues to present an extraordinary collection of educational programs and fun family events.
For the first time ever they will present an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute “Righting A Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II”.

Click below to read the entire WRIGHT MUSEUM SPECIAL FEATURE for information on this exhibit and all the other great events coming up this season at the Wright Museum.

The Museum’s 25th Anniversary:
A message from executive director, Mike Culver…

The year 2019 is a significant one for the Wright Museum of World War II.
First, it is our 25th anniversary. With over 400,000 people from all over the world having visited the Wright since 1994, it is safe to say that David Wright’s vision for educating Americans about the World War II era has been successfully realized. In 2018, Let’s Travel Magazine agreed, saying of the Wright Museum: “Loaded with colorful, well-organized exhibits with visual, auditory and interactive components, the kids will soak up more history by walking around the two-floored building than they would in a year of history classes!”
The Museum’s mission of educating contemporary Americans about our nation and about the extraordinary citizens who lived through that world-defining period is never-ending. And the current Wright Board, staff, and volunteers gladly accept that educational responsibility. However, during this celebratory season, we should not forget what we owe David and the past Board members, staff, volunteers, and donors who have brought us to this moment in the Museum’s history. And, as we celebrate this significant milestone and past contributions, we also look forward to the unlimited promise of the next twenty-five years in the life of the Wright Museum.
Second, 2019 is special because for the first time, the Wright is hosting a Smithsonian Institute exhibition. This is no mean feat for an institution that Yankee Magazine has called, “an under the radar gem.” We are so proud to be partnering with the Smithsonian because it illustrates that although we are tucked away in the small town of Wolfeboro, what we present and how it is presented is worthy of national attention. In 2018, for the third consecutive year, over 18,000 visitors to the Wright affirm our status as a nationally significant educational source for all things relating to World War II. We expect that the Smithsonian exhibition will only enhance our reputation and increase attendance.
The Wright Museum presents many offerings this anniversary season – you will read about those in this insert. All of the Wright Board of Directors, the staff, and our nearly seventy volunteers invite you to take advantage of as many of our exhibits, events, and programs as you can. Let’s celebrate together the past, the present, and the future of the Wright Museum of World War II.
Mike Culver, Executive Director