Programs
Campus Tours at the Museums (May-Oct)
May 24th – October 18th, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
We also host historical walking tours year round. Click here for the current schedule of historical walking tours.
For special events, see below.
2024 Programs
The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThis tour is now sold out, thank you! The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour Thursday January 4th, 2024 at 3pm Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical […]
Grave Undertakings: A Walk through Falmouth’s Old Burying Ground
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesFrom the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up in the graveyard eventually. See their markers and hear their stories as our tour guide leads […]
Dining with Jane Austen
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesDINING WITH JANE AUSTEN Thursday, January 25th 1pm The family of Dr. Francis Wicks lived in the beautiful house on Falmouth’s town green (now owned by the Falmouth Historical Society) […]
Annual Members’ Meeting
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSaturday, January 27th at 2pm followed by a coffee hour Looking towards Spring and what's ahead, as well as a review of last year! Election of Board of Directors - […]
Grave Undertakings: A Walk through Falmouth’s Old Burying Ground
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesFrom the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up in the graveyard eventually. See their markers and hear their stories as our tour guide leads […]
Made at the Museum: A Five Senses Expedition
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesLife Rings: A Special Movie Event
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesLife Rings: A Special Movie Event Tuesday, February 6th at 4pm This is a joint event with the Falmouth Historical Society and Protect our Past. Why Protect Our Past produced the […]
Grave Undertakings: A Walk through Falmouth’s Old Burying Ground
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesFrom the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up in the graveyard eventually. See their markers and hear their stories as our tour guide leads […]
Made at the Museum: A Five Senses Expedition
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWinter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWinter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate In this walking tour, discover the homes of sea captains and their families, including many featured in our exhibition. Saturday, February […]
Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWinter Walk: From Falmouth with Love Discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s romantic past. This February discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s more amorous past in honor of Saint Valentine’s […]
Made at the Museum: A Five Senses Expedition
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWinter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWinter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate In this walking tour, discover the homes of sea captains and their families, including many featured in our exhibition. Saturday, February […]
Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWinter Walk: From Falmouth with Love Discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s romantic past. This February discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s more amorous past in honor of Saint Valentine’s […]
Made at the Museum: A Five Senses Expedition
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWinter Walk: Remember My Name – Celebrating the Women of Falmouth
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesIn honor of Women’s History Month, these walking tours delve into the less familiar history of Falmouth as we introduce you to a few of the notable women who made […]
A Woman’s World: We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! Lecture by Tamsen George
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesA Woman’s World: We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 4pm In an 18th century American family, men were responsible for its support through their work; […]
Spring Walk: From Falmouth with Love
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThis season discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s more amorous past. The tour will explore diverse sets of couples whose love stories continue to inspire us today. You'll see places […]
Easter Peter Cottontail Hop at the Falmouth Museums on the Green
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT, thank you! Join the Falmouth Historical Society as we bring Peter Cottontail to life. Sandwich native, famed naturalist and children’s book author Thornton W. Burgess […]
Winter Walk: Remember My Name – Celebrating the Women of Falmouth
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesIn honor of Women’s History Month, these walking tours delve into the less familiar history of Falmouth as we introduce you to a few of the notable women who made […]
Historical Postcards: The Stories They Tell; The Art They Inspire
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHistorical Postcards: The Stories They Tell; The Art They Inspire Wednesday, April 3rd at 1pm Falmouth Historical Society's Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540 Free and Open to […]
Free Talk by Author Christie Palmer Lowrance, “Thornton W. Burgess: An Extraordinary Naturalist, Children’s Author, and Cape Codder”
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesAuthor Christie Palmer Lowrance will present a talk on: “Thornton W. Burgess: An Extraordinary Naturalist, Children’s Author, and Cape Codder” Wednesday, April 10th at 2pm “In the realm of wildlife […]
Approaches to Collecting: A Panel Discussion at the Cahoon Museum
Cahoon Museum 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MAJoin Sarah Johnson, Ph.D., executive director of the Cahoon Museum of American Art as she leads a panel discussion about museum collections with Rachel Lovett, executive director […]
Whaling in New England
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWhaling in New England Thursday, May 9th, 4pm Many different forms of whaling have been used in Cape Cod. Drift, shore, herding, and artic whaling have all been practiced at […]