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.
2026 Programs
Events
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January with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesJanuary with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour Calling all lovers of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and Patrick O’Brian novels! 2025 marked the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth back […]
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Yours for the oppressed: Charles B. Ray, the most significant Falmouth native you’ve never heard of
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesYours for the oppressed: Charles B. Ray, the most significant Falmouth native you've never heard of Join us for an engaging lecture exploring the life and legacy of Charles Bennett Ray […]
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2026 Annual Members’ Meeting
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States2026 Annual Members' Meeting Saturday, January 24th at 10:30am followed by a coffee hour Looking towards Spring and what's ahead, as well as a review of last year! Election of […]
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Sailor’s Valentine Talk & Art Activity for Children
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSailor’s Valentine Talk & Art Activity for Children Saturday, February 7th at 10:30 AM Falmouth Museums on the Green Cultural Center Set sail on a creative adventure at Falmouth Museums […]
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Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWinter Walk: From Falmouth with Love UPDATE: We have cancelled this walk due to cold weather for this weekend. February 8th at 3pm Discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s romantic […]
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Children’s Drop-In Activity Day: Exploring the American Revolution & Falmouth’s Past!
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesChildren’s Drop-In Activity Day: Exploring the American Revolution & Falmouth’s Past! February Vacation Week Activity! Step back in time and spend a fun-filled day discovering the history of the American […]
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Red, White & Blue in Falmouth Too!
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesRed, White & Blue in Falmouth Too! A Child's Adventure Through Local Stories & the Declaration of Independence. Come celebrate the 250 Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of […]
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Irish Women Telling Tales at Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub
Irish Women Telling Tales Presented by Museums on the Green - Falmouth Historical Society Please join us for a festive luncheon celebrating both National Women’s Month and St. Patrick’s Day […]
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Grit & Growth: The Making of Depot Ave – Historical Walking Tour – MoG Members’ Event
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesGrit & Growth: The Making of Depot Ave Museums on the Green Members' Event Saturday, March 14th 11:00am. Please arrive at 10:45am at the Hallet Barn & Visitor's Center. Falmouth’s […]
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Sixth Annual “Spring Is Here” Concert Series
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCape Cod Music Society and Falmouth Historical Society present the sixth annual “Spring Is Here” concert series. This year’s performances serve as a joint fundraiser supporting both organizations’ shared mission to promote […]
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The Battle of Falmouth
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThe Battle of Falmouth—An important Revolutionary War encounter between the Colonial Militia and British Troops occurred in April of 1779 in our town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. Faced with imminent attack […]
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Cape Cod & The Islands Whaling Symposium
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCape Cod & The Islands Whaling Symposium Saturday, March 28th, 1-5pm Join us for an afternoon exploring the history of whaling on Cape Cod and the Islands. Through expert lectures, […]
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Between Seasons: Off-Season Tours at the Museums on the Green (multiple dates)
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBetween Seasons: Off-Season Tours at the Museums on the Green Discover Falmouth’s historic homes and gardens in the calm of the off-season. Step into Falmouth’s historic homes during the quieter […]
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Bunny Scavenger Hunt
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBunny Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, April 22nd, 10:30am to 11:30am - School Vacation Week activity! A Falmouth Museum on the Green spring favorite, The Bunny Scavenger Hunt, returns! Eleanor and Reginald […]
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The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond” – Elizabeth Heslop Sheehy book signing & talk
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThe Important Role of Nobska Light in "A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond" The house at the center of Elizabeth Heslop Sheehy’s […]
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GLOBALIZING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSOLD OUT - GLOBALIZING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION May 21, 2026, 4pm When we think of the American Revolution, we often picture a parochial drama: thirteen colonies squaring off against the […]
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Exhibition Opening – Reception for Members
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesResistance & Resilience: The Road From The Revolution In Falmouth, 1779–1850 Members’ Opening Thursday, June 4th at 4pm, Remarks at 4:45pm. Exhibition Runs June 5, 2026 to May 10, 2027. […]
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Opening Day for the 2026 Season
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCome visit us and discover all we have to offer! Take a docent-led house tour, explore our many self-guided exhibits and check out our Whaling Wives Gift Shop too! Free […]
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Pedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society
SOLD OUT - Pedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society June 5th, 1:30pm Spring is in the air—the best time of year for a long […]
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27th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesMuseums on the Green of Falmouth Historical Society Presents 2026 KATHARINE LEE BATES POETRY FEST Write a poem! Win a prize! (Prizes include gift certificates) Entries must be received […]
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Creating a Commemorative Painting – Celebrating the Falmouth Historical Society’s 125th!
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCreating a Commemorative Painting - Celebrating the Falmouth Historical Society's 125th! The unveiling of the Museums on the Green 125th Commemorative Painting & Presentation A presentation by local artist Karen […]
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250th Plaque Dedication at Falmouth Heights
Falmouth Heights250th Plaque Dedication at Falmouth Heights, 10am-11am Falmouth 250th Commemorative Event Plaque Dedication Program July 1 Press Release Location: Falmouth Heights Ballfield 263 Grand Ave Falmouth
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Town Sponsored Community Day for the 250th
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSAVE the DATE! Community Day for the 250th Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the Town of Falmouth at the Museums on the […]
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Inns, Taverns & Cider in Revolutionary America
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States🍎 Inns, Taverns & Cider in Revolutionary America Step back into Revolutionary America and discover the role of cider in inns and taverns on the Cape at that time. From […]
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Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCape Cod and Islands in the Revolution –A new illustrated book about the events of the Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands provides an overview of key events […]
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Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit
Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit Saturday July 25th, 5-8pm Raise a glass to the event of the season! Join us for a Summer Benefit in support of the Fix […]
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Movie Night at the Museum – Jane in July
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesMovie Night at the Museum *This event has been cancelled* July 30th - Jane in July, Wicks House special event tour and movie night Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice Join us for a summer adventure full of wit, romance, and Regency‑era charm as Pride & Prejudice enchants us on the big screen at Museums on […]
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A Village of Discovery: The History and Diversity of Science in Woods Hole
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesA Village of Discovery: The History and Diversity of Science in Woods Hole Thursday, August 6th at 11am For many in Falmouth, Woods Hole is, well, somewhat mysterious. It often is a surprise to learn that there are six or more distinct science institutions in the village. How did this small village become an internationally […]
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Summer Concert with Cape Cod String Quartet – Fourth Annual “A Night At The Movies” concert
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesFalmouth Historical Society and Cape Cod Music Society proudly present the Fourth Annual “A Night At The Movies” concert on Friday, August 7th, 2026 at 5-7:30pm at the Falmouth Historical Society – Museums on the Green. This exciting outdoor summer concert is inspired by the spirit of “Pops in the Park” and will feature an […]
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Katharine Lee Bates Walking Tour
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesTo celebrate the birthday of Katharine Lee Bates, local historian Lenny Miele will lead a “Katharine Lee Bates Walking Tour” on Wednesday, August 12. As the author of “Voice of the Tide, the Cape Cod Years of Katharine Lee Bates,” he will discuss Katharine’s childhood years in Falmouth, share poems she wrote about her hometown, […]
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A History of the Falmouth Road Race
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCome hear bestselling author Paul Clerici on Thursday, August 13th, at 11 a.m., at the Falmouth Historical Society Museums in the Green, Cultural Center, 55 Palmer St., Falmouth, as he discusses his “A History of the Falmouth Road Race,” the first and only book entirely about the great Cape Cod race. In a new multimedia […]




