Griffin Museum of Photography features exhibits from a variety of photographers throughout the year. Other events include juried exhibitions and a summer photography camp for children. The Griffin Museum can be rented for private parties and events. Museum memberships are available and include benefits that extend to other photographic museums across the country. The Griffin Museum supports photographic exhibitions at several locations in the greater Boston area, including one at the Aberjona River Gallery on Swanton Street in Winchester.
Built by the famous architect Samuel McIntire and named for Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton Hall has been a gathering place and function hall since 1805. Today, the hall is commonly rented for weddings and corporate functions. In addition to the beauty of the soaring columns and detailed mirrors, one of the most innovative features of the hall is the spring floor which lets partygoers keep dancing through the long hours of the night. The ballroom can be used for both wedding ceremonies and receptions, and the neutral tones fit in perfectly with any event's décor.
Founded by Susan Egain in 1973, Harborlight Montessori School is an independent, non-profit school providing instruction for children from pre-school through seventh grade, along with before- and after-school and summer camp programs. Its academic environment fosters personal and intellectual development and encourages individualized learning and critical and diverse thinking skills.
The Winchester Cooperative Nursery School is located in the Unitarian Church of Winchester at 478 Main Street. The school is a non-denominational, parent-run institution for 2.1 to 5 year old children. All parents are involved in the school. The school's goal is to give children a positive first impression of education. Its teachers believe that children learn by interaction and through play. Daily programs offer activities like painting, singing, climbing, building, story time, snack time and dress-up.
Orchard Cove Continuing Care Retirement Community is a retirement facility in Canton. The facility offers over twenty different styles of independent-living apartments for seniors.
