Have you ever been curious about how the magic happens at a museum? Visit the Saco Museum to see “Behind Closed Doors: The Secrets of Museum Work” from May 24 to Aug. 23 to find out.

We’re taking a different approach to our summer exhibition this year. Instead of focusing on a particular historical theme or time period, we are going to take a look at some behind-the- scenes museum work.

Most people know that museums collect objects, put on exhibits, and present programs for the public, but just how do the staff go about doing those things?

Where do museums obtain objects for their collections — and how do they decide what is appropriate to collect? How do staff take care of those objects so that future generations can enjoy them? How do they go about researching the items in the collections? And how does the staff use that information when putting together exhibits and programs?

Some of our oldest collections dating from the late 19th century will be featured along with our most recent acquisitions. We plan on setting up various workstations in our large gallery so that we can photograph objects, vacuum and box textiles, and generally work on cataloguing projects. Museum staff will usually be available in the gallery to answer questions on weekdays the Saco Museum is open. Check out dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org for hours and special exhibition-related programs.

Saco residents are invited to explore the Seashore Trolley Museum free of charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday until April 30. The promotion celebrates a partnership between the Kennebunkport museum and the Dyer Library after 12 model dioramas built by the late Foster Leavitt Jr. of Saco were donated to the Seashore Trolley Museum earlier this month. Proof of residency, which can include a Dyer Library card, is required.

Nearly 40 people came to a party on April 12 to enjoy train-related activities and see the models before they were packed off to their new home at Seashore Trolley Museum.

Dozens of train buffs and history lovers came to the Deering Room on April 15 to hear Phil Morse give a fascinating presentation, “Trains and Trolleys of Saco: The Leavitt Connection.” Morse spoke about six generations of local Leavitt men, who worked from the 1800s on horse-drawn trolleys, to electric trolleys in the late 1930s. Morse also gave a detailed history of trolleys in Saco-Biddeford-OOB.

Mike Leavitt, who is the son of Foster Leavitt Jr. and a member of the Dyer Library Saco Museum Board of Trustees, was at the talk with his wife, Judy, and his brother, Chris.

Calling all Swifties and budding scientists – there’s still time to enjoy some fun April vacation activities. On Friday, April 25, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Taylor Swift fans ages 3 to 11 are invited to In Our Princess Heart Era and hear local author Janine P. Salevsky read her newest book, “A Princess Heart Shines Like Taylor Swift.” Listen to some of the pop star’s music and make friendship bracelets, too.

Later that day, children can learn about current electricity in a fun hands-on STEM program geared toward kids ages 6 to 11 when High Touch High Tech of Maine visits the library from 1 to 2 p.m.

Over a ton – 4,500 pounds – of plastic wrap has been collected, as of April 14, for the NexTrex Recycling challenge. Miss Cheryl says the fifth bench is for Saco Bay Trails, so keep that plastic coming to the drop-off box in the lobby.