The Smithsonian is coming to downtown Cambridge! Join us this Fall for a national traveling exhibit, local exhibit, and special programming focused on our waterways and our relationship with water.

Oct. 19-Nov. 30, 2019
Hours: Sunday, Noon-4 p.m; Tuesday-Thursday, Noon-6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Additional hours: available for groups by appointment; contact the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, 410-228-3575

From above, Earth appears as a water planet with more than 71 percent of its surface covered with this vital resource for life. Water impacts climate, agriculture, transportation, industry and more. It inspires art and music. The Water/Ways traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program examines water as an environmental necessity and an important cultural element.

Water/Ways explores water’s effect on the landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It looks at how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sign up to volunteer as a docent at the Water/Ways exhibit housed at Dorchester Center for the Arts. The online shifts and sign ups can be found here, cor contact Host Committee Chair Ruth Clendaniel at .

Learn More about Museum on Main Street

Visit the following websites to read more about the exhibit:

• Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service – Water/Ways
• Maryland Humanities Museum on Main Street – Water/Ways

Special Events!

A series of special events are planning to help us dive deeper into what local waterways mean to us!