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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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Jazz Stroll 2026 – by Arts Falmouth, Inc.

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

    Jazz Stroll 2026 Jazz Stroll put on by Arts Falmouth, Inc. Museums on the Green will be host to Blue Train from 4-5:15pm! See their website for the whole line-up. […]

  • Sins, Sips, and Secrets

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

    Sins, Sips, and Secrets Thursday, October 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2026, at 6pm This October we invite you to join us for a night at the Museum. On an interactive tour, participants will visit the 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House to hear a different story in each room of Falmouth’s nefarious and unearthly past.  Using […]

  • Sinners, Saints, and Silent Souls: A Special Halloween Burying Ground Walking Tour

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

    Sinners, Saints, and Silent Souls: A Special Halloween Burying Ground Walking Tour Saturdays in October! October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st, at 3pm As Halloween approaches, spirits come out of the shadows, eager to have their stories told. Now is the perfect time to visit them on their home turf. Join us for an […]

  • Kennedy’s Only Hero

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

      Kennedy's Only Hero Nov 12th | 4pm Joel Nelson is a British historian and author whose work focuses on political history and influential figures. He is a former Kennedy Scholar and has served as an assistant editor at Foreign Affairs. He studied at Oxford and Harvard Universities. His debut book, Kennedy’s Only Hero, highlights […]

  • Nyes & Neighbors: A Walk through North Falmouth Village

    Nyes & Neighbors: A Walk through North Falmouth Village Saturday, November 14th, at 2pm For centuries, each Falmouth village has been a world unto itself, developing its own distinct character and a fierce sense of neighborhood pride. Venture with us into the quaint village of North Falmouth, shaped by the numerous Nye family from 1699 […]

  • Museum Lecture and Live Demonstration: Calligraphy, Community, and the Declarations of Falmouth

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

          Museum Lecture and Live Demonstration: Calligraphy, Community, and the Declarations of Falmouth In this colorful presentation, former White House chief calligrapher, Rick Paulus, takes you on a unique journey into the worlds of international diplomacy, White House entertaining and adventure on the high seas. Using his calligraphy as the backdrop, Rick shares […]

  • Homeowner Resources – Renovating your Historic Home

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

    Homeowner Resources - Renovating your Historic Home Nov 21st, 2pm Thinking of renovating your historic home? Interested in the history of toxic materials once considered industry standard? Join us for a lecture by our own Robert G. Ripley Jr. Fellow, Lainey Bechta, featuring stories from fellow Falmouth homeowners and mold information from Restoration 1 of […]

  • 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 […]

  • Holiday Party: Member & Volunteer Appreciation Night

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

    Holiday Party: Member & Volunteer Appreciation Night Join us for a festive evening as we celebrate 126 years of the Falmouth Historical Society and thank our wonderful members & volunteers for all they do! Enjoy an evening catered by Bourne to Cater, seasonal libations, and plenty of holiday cheer as we toast to the past […]

  • Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green

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

            Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green Don’t miss the Falmouth Garden Club Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green in the Hallet Barn & Whaling Wives Gift Shop! Dec 5th 8:30am - 2pm: Falmouth Garden Club Wreath Sale, & Museum Gift Shop open 10am […]

  • Harmonies by Candlelight

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

    Harmonies by Candlelight Thursday, December 10th, 6-8pm Join us for Harmonies by Candlelight, an elegant holiday evening at Museums on the Green featuring an intimate candlelit performance by the Cape Cod String Quartet and a beautifully catered dinner served inside the historic Dr. Francis Wicks House. The 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House will welcome guests […]

  • 3 Days of Wicksmas

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

    3 Days of Wicksmas This holiday season, experience the magic of Wicksmas at Museums on the Green! For three special days, enjoy a festive celebration filled with miniature wonders, hands-on […]