Bessie’s Closet returns May 1 - 3

ACTON, MA – Discovery Museum will host a free-of-charge pop-up clothing shop, called “Bessie’s Closet,” May 1 – 3, 2026. Donations of new or gently used clean clothing in any size are being collected through April 26. A collection box is located in the Museum’s lobby. 

Bessie’s Closet will be open to all on Friday, May 1, 3:30pm – 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Museum admission is not required to shop, but is also not included.

Bessie’s Closet began as a staff-led initiative in 2022. More than 12,000lbs of clothing have been distributed since then. 

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