The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Mass Humanities, presents “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people,” and how each generation since continues to question how to form “a more perfect union.” Opening at Maple on Franklin on November 1st,“Voices and Votes” will be on view through December 13th.

Keep up with the latest Voices & Votes news, with segments presented by HCAM: HCAM Voices and Votes VOD

Exhibit hours:   
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Saturday November 1, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm  

Closed on Sundays and Mondays except by appointment  

Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10:00am - 5:00pm  

Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday November 11, 2025 12:30pm-4:00pm only

Wednesday November 26, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm

Closed Thursday November 27, 2025

Saturday December 6, 2025 10am - 1:00pm only

 

Interested in volunteering to help out at the exhibit? 

Follow this link to our Sign Up Genius form to sign up for a volunteer slot.

 

As part of Voices & Votes, the Holbrook Public Library hosted Holbrook's first ever annual Pet Ambassador Election. A huge thank you to all of our furry friendly nominees, their pet parents, and to all of our voters. 

 

 

 

We are happy to announce local cat Harley Quinn as our official 2025-2026 Pet Ambassador! Stay tuned for programs presented by Harley Quinn, as well as promotional material and trading cards. 

 

 

 

Upcoming Exhibit Events:

  

 

Photo credit: Zanayah Dasilva

View highlights from our Voices & Votes Opening Reception