Programs

Campus Tours at the Museums

Open June 5th – October 16th, 2026

Monday 10-2pm, Tuesday 10-2pm, Friday 10-2pm, Saturday 10-4pm

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

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  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    This 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 States

    From 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 States

    DINING 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 States

    Saturday, 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 States

    From 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 […]

  • Life Rings: A Special Movie Event

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      Life 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 States

    From 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 […]

  • Winter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Winter 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 States

    Winter 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 […]

  • Winter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Winter 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 States

    Winter 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 […]

  • Winter Walk: Remember My Name – Celebrating the Women of Falmouth

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    In 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 […]

  • Spring Walk: From Falmouth with Love

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    This 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 […]

  • Historical Postcards: The Stories They Tell; The Art They Inspire

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical 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 […]

  • Approaches to Collecting: A Panel Discussion at the Cahoon Museum

    Cahoon Museum 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA

          Join 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 States

    Whaling 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 […]

  • Open for the 2024 Season!

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      We will be open to the public from May 24th - October 18th We are excited to welcome you all back starting May 24th and to now be offering […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Village Green

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Our first Historical Walking Tour of the 2024 season will be the "Village Green Walking Tour" on Saturday, May 25th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Locust Street

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The "Locust Street Walking Tour" on Monday, May 27th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Locust Street: Home to Many […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Depot Ave

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The "Depot Ave Walking Tour" on Monday, May 27th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). View our Historical Walking Tour […]

  • Tuesdays – Depot Ave Walking Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The "Depot Ave Walking Tour" on Tuesdays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). […]

  • 25th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest 2024

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Museums on the Green of Falmouth Historical Society Presents 2024 KATHARINE LEE BATES POETRY FEST Write a poem! Win a prize! (Prizes include gift certificates) Your poem must be received […]

  • Golden Lane Concert – Irish Traditional Music, Songs, & Dance

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      Golden Lane Concert - Irish Traditional Music, Songs, & Dance Monday, June 17th at 5pm "A CELEBRATION of the IRISH in FALMOUTH" Golden Lane is a group of musicians […]

  • Historian Talk: Military Aircraft Wrecks, Cape Cod

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A New England Air Express passenger craft which crashed in the Bahamas, October, 1948.   Historian Talk: Military Aircraft Wrecks, Cape Cod Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at 4pm OVERVIEW Did […]

  • Women’s History Guided Historical Walking Tour – Fridays

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2024 season The Women's History walking tour will be held on Fridays, June 28th, July 19th, August 9th, & Sept 6th at 10:30am, leaving from […]

  • 24th Annual Heritage Award Celebration

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    June 29th, 2024 THE HERITAGE AWARD  You're cordially invited to join us for a delightful British-themed soirée as we celebrate Michael McNaught and his remarkable contributions to our community at […]

  • D-Day and Its Ties to Cape Cod

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    D-Day and Its Ties to Cape Cod by Joe Yunkna, Cape Cod Military Museum - July 31 at 2pm Learn about the capes' amazing connections to the most important day […]

  • All that Jazz – Author Talk

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    ALL THAT JAZZ: New York Times bestselling author Larry Tye will be in-conversation with Attorney Joy Rosenthal, executor of Count Basie's estate, on Tye's new book -- The Jazzmen: How Duke […]

  • Crafted by Community – Family Friendly Celebration of Local Talent

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us for a family friendly celebration of local talent! Mark your calendars for August 10th and help support our museum as well as local artists and artisans. This event […]

  • Harmonies by Candlelight – Musick’s Recreation

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    All proceeds go to "Fix Wicks" * Dinner & a Show * Wicks House like you've Never Seen it Before! Musick's Recreation Historic homes like the Wicks House help us imagine […]

  • The Railroad Comes to Falmouth

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Railroad Comes to Falmouth Monday, Sept 9th, 2024, 4pm (rescheduled from July 18th) After the Civil War, the railroad extension to Falmouth and Woods Hole was completed in 1872, […]

  • The Hurricane of 1938: Memories of the Storm of the Century

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Hurricane of 1938: Memories of the Storm of the Century Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4pm In September 1938, New England was hit by a devastating hurricane. There was no […]

  • Falmouth Fall Fest

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us for Falmouth Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA! Enjoy a […]

  • ArtsFalmouth Jazz Stroll 2024

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    ArtsFalmouth will host Jazz Stroll 2024 on Saturday, October 5, from 3 to 8 PM at various locations along Main Street, Palmer Ave, and Queen’s Buyway. The Jazz Stroll is […]

  • A Curated Afternoon at Historic 474 Davisville Road (Members Only)

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A Curated Afternoon at Historic 474 Davisville Road (Members Only) Sunday, October 20th, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join the Falmouth Historical Society for an exclusive, members-only event at the […]

  • Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort Jim O’Connell’s talk on “Becoming Cape Cod: The Creation of a Seaside Resort” is based on his book about the history of Cape […]

  • Falmouth Garden Club Holiday Market & Wreath Sale

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Don't miss the FGC Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green in the Hallet Barn. Dec 07, 2024, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM The Museum's Gift Shop […]

  • Member’s & Volunteer’s Appreciation Night Holiday Party

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us for a fun night in celebration of you - our members and volunteers! We will have a catered dinner from West Falmouth Market and drinks. Be sure to […]

  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 3pm - SOLD OUT Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical Society’s Executive Director Rachel Lovett […]

  • A History of the Falmouth Road Race

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Come hear bestselling author Paul Clerici on Thursday, August 14th, at 11 a.m., at the Falmouth Historical Society Museums in the Green, Cultural Center, 55 Palmer St., Falmouth, as he […]