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

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  • January with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour

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

    January 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 in 1775. At first glance, nineteenth century Falmouth would seem totally unlike the genteel English society portrayed by Jane Austen.  Here on Cape Cod, rugged […]

  • 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 States

    Yours 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 (1807–1886)—a prominent Black abolitionist, newspaper editor, minister, and civil rights advocate—and his important connections to Falmouth, Massachusetts. Ray was a leading voice in the 19th-century struggle […]

  • 2026 Annual Members’ Meeting

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

    2026 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 Board of Directors - New candidate is Linda Karmen. Only current members can vote at the meeting. Followed by refreshments and an opportunity to socialize. […]

  • Sailor’s Valentine Talk & Art Activity for Children

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

    Sailor’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 on the Green! Families are invited to join us for a special children’s program exploring the charming tradition of Sailor’s Valentines—intricate shell mosaics treasured by […]

  • Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love

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

    Winter 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 past. This February discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s more amorous past in honor of Saint Valentine’s Day. The tour will explore diverse sets of […]

  • Children’s Drop-In Activity Day: Exploring the American Revolution & Falmouth’s Past! 

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

    Children’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 Revolution and the unique role Falmouth played in our nation’s early story! Families are invited to drop in anytime during the day to enjoy hands-on […]

  • Red, White & Blue in Falmouth Too!

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

    Red, 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 Independence in a 4-part series with Mary Wilson. Hands-on activities include exploring and making: music with bells, flags, apple hand pies and party games. Thursdays […]

  • 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 at Irish Women Telling Tales. This lively event honors women and their Irish heritage through music, dance, song, and storytelling—all while enjoying a delicious prix-fixe […]

  • Grit & Growth: The Making of Depot Ave – Historical Walking Tour – MoG Members’ Event

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

    Grit & 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 seafaring past is well known, but the arrival of the railroad in 1871 revealed another side of our town’s history. With the coming of the […]

  • Sixth Annual “Spring Is Here” Concert Series

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

    Cape 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 arts, culture, and live music across Cape Cod. The program features Beethoven’s String Quartet in D major, Op. 18, No. 3, Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, Puccini’s Crisantemi, and “El […]

  • The Battle of Falmouth

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

    The 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 by British troops and the threat of the town being burned, the local Militia stepped up in a fascinating series of events and saved the […]

  • Cape Cod & The Islands Whaling Symposium

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

    Cape 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, a guided tour of the Dr. Francis Wicks House, and a closing reception, guests will experience how maritime history shaped our community. Proceeds benefit the […]

  • Between Seasons: Off-Season Tours at the Museums on the Green (multiple dates)

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

    Between 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 months with Between the Seasons, our off-season tour series at the Museums on the Green. Enjoy an intimate, guided exploration of the Wicks House, Conant […]

  • Bunny Scavenger Hunt

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

    Bunny 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 are two of the bunnies who live at the Museums. They have many favorite spots they visit every day. Children will use pictures to guide […]

  • 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 States

          The 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 A Home in Woods House: Life and History on Eel Pond was built by a former resident of Nobska Point. Walter Nickerson was the son […]

  • GLOBALIZING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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

    SOLD 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 British Crown in a spirited bid for independence. But this version of the story is only half the truth—and perhaps not even the most interesting […]

  • Exhibition Opening – Reception for Members

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

    Resistance & 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. This new exhibition invites visitors to explore how the people of Falmouth experienced the American Revolution and how those moments shaped a new national identity […]

  • Opening Day for the 2026 Season

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

    Come 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 Admission. Come anytime during our open hours. Self-guided exhibits in 2 houses, and docent-led tours of our 1790 Dr. Wicks House.  You will find our […]

  • 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 bicycle ride!  If you love bicycling and history, please join us for a historic bike tour around Falmouth on Friday, June 5th. Museum docent and […]

  • 27th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest

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

    Museums 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 by Friday, May 1st at 3pm. See entry forms below.   The Poetry Fest will be held Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 4:30pm at our […]