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 […]

  • Creating a Commemorative Painting – Celebrating the Falmouth Historical Society’s 125th!

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

    Creating 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 Rinaldo on the process involved in creating the commemorative painting celebrating 125 years of the Falmouth Historical Society - Museums on the Green. Saturday, June […]

  • 250th Plaque Dedication at Falmouth Heights

    Falmouth Heights

    250th 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

  • Town Sponsored Community Day for the 250th

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

    SAVE 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 Green – Falmouth Historical Society! This free, family-friendly event features food trucks, live music, historic lawn games, hands-on crafts, and complimentary admission to our historic […]

  • 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 its ancient roots to its place in New England – and here on the Cape – this talk brings history to life. Enjoying a hard […]

  • Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution

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

    Cape 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 for our region between 1761 and 1783, eventually leading to national Independence. An overview of highlights from the book will be presented as part of […]

  • 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 the Wicks Campaign. Guests will enjoy a festive garden party with elegant bites and refreshing champagne, accompanied by a live string quartet, set against the […]

  • Movie Night at the Museum – Jane in July

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

    Movie 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 […]

  • A Village of Discovery: The History and Diversity of Science in Woods Hole

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

    A 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 […]

  • 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 States

    Falmouth 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 […]

  • Katharine Lee Bates Walking Tour

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

    To 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, […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Escape the Museum

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

    Escape the Museum Friday, August 21st, 3 - 5pm Escape the Museum! Step into the world of Dr. Wicks, Falmouth’s pioneering physician, and uncover the secrets of his mysterious inoculation experiment! During Escape the Museum, families and teens will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and race against time to help Dr. Wicks complete […]

  • How the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church was Built in 1890

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

    How the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church was Built in 1890 August 24, 2026, at 2 p.m. Mark your calendars for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 2 p.m., in the Cultural Center at the Museums on the Green – Falmouth Historical Society, for a most interesting lecture by Richie and Mary Ellen Williams. Former residents of […]

  • Protect Our Past film: If Our Walls Could Talk – Hidden Echoes

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

      POP - Protect Our Past film: If Our Walls Could Talk - Hidden Echoes Thursday, August 27th at 4pm A feature documentary from Protect Our Past (POP) that explores the stories, memories, and lives held inside historic homes before they’re lost forever. Through intimate interviews, archival images, and on-location footage, the film reveals how […]

  • Exhibition Opening & Members’ Reception for Finding Vinland: Exploring the Possibility of Vikings on Cape Cod

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

    Finding Vinland: Exploring the Possibility of Vikings on Cape Cod This new exhibition opens at Falmouth Museums on the Green on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with a special members’ reception from 4pm to 6pm, and opens to the public on Friday, September 4. Located in the Visitor’s Center Hallett Barn. Curated by an advisory panel […]

  • Houses of Falmouth Sea Captains: Historic Homes Tour

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

    Houses of Falmouth Sea Captains: Historic Homes Tour Sunday, September 13th, 12 – 4pm Back by popular demand, our second annual Historic Homes Tour invites guests to explore a collection of remarkable homes that have witnessed generations of Falmouth’s rich history. This year, through self-guided tours, visitors will discover the stories of the whaling industry […]

  • Private Members-Only Excursion to Penikese Island

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

    Private Museums on the Green Members-Only Excursion to Penikese Island 9/15/26: *This event was cancelled as it was not full. We are looking to offer it again in September 2027!* […]

  • A Falmouth Letter to the Gold Rush

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

    A Falmouth Letter to the Gold Rush—A detailed and poignant letter from the teenage son of Jabez Swift to his father at the California Gold Rush in summer 1849 reveals the hardships faced by families left behind by gold-seekers; included are remarks about an amusing local scandal. The full letter will be shared and illustrated […]

  • Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings

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

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2026 season *Cancelled due to weather* The Cemetery Walking Tour will be held on Friday 5:30pm, note the meeting location below -  Sept 25th.  Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings* 4:30pm From the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up here eventually. See their markers and […]

  • 26th Annual Heritage Award Celebration at Museums on the Green

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

    26th Annual Heritage Award Celebration at Museums on the Green Celebrate Tamsen Evans George with the 2026 Heritage Award Thursday, October 1 | 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Falmouth Museums on the Green This October, we are delighted to honor Tamsen Evans George with the Falmouth Historical Society’s 2026 Heritage Award, celebrating her extraordinary contributions to Falmouth’s […]

  • Tour the Gardens at the Museums on the Green this Summer – Multiple Dates

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

    The Falmouth Historical Society and the Falmouth Garden Club are pleased to provide the opportunity to tour the spectacular gardens at the Museums on the Green this summer! Take a walking tour of each of the five gardens in this beautiful location led by Falmouth Garden Club members. Tours on Tuesday or Saturday at 11am, […]