Programs
Campus Tours at the Museums (May-Oct)
May 24th – October 18th, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
We also host historical walking tours year round. Click here for the current schedule of historical walking tours.
For special events, see below.
Book a Special Curated Experience, Rental, or Tour
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThe museum has officially closed for the season; however, that does not mean the fun stops there! Do you have guests coming into town? Book a private tour for you […]
Whaling in New England
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWhaling 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 […]
Falmouth Garden Club Plant Sale
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesExhibition Opening of From Cape Cod to Normandy: Falmouth’s Role in WWII’s D-Day Invasion
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesFrom Cape Cod to Normandy: Falmouth's Role in World War II's D-Day Invasion The Falmouth Historical Society, in collaboration with the Cape Cod Military Museum, is honored to present a […]
25th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest 2024
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesMuseums 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 StatesGolden 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 […]
A Breeze from the Past: Uncovering climate clues from whaling ship logbooks
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesPhoto Credit: Susan Sholi (WHOI); Jayne Doucette (WHOI) A Breeze from the Past: Uncovering climate clues from whaling ship logbooks Caroline C. Ummenhofer1 and Timothy D. Walker1,2 […]
Historian Talk: Military Aircraft Wrecks, Cape Cod
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesA 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 […]
24th Annual Heritage Award Celebration
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesJune 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 […]
The Railroad Comes to Falmouth
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThe Railroad Comes to Falmouth Thursday, July 18, 2024, 4pm After the Civil War, the railroad extension to Falmouth and Woods Hole was completed in 1872, and had a great […]
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 1st, at 4pm For many in Falmouth, Woods Hole is, well, somewhat mysterious. It often […]
52nd Annual Antiques & Crafts Sale
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States2024 Exhibitor Contract: Please fill out the form and mail to our office with payment. Form: Exhibitor Contract Antiques & Crafts Fair 2024
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 Wed., August 14, at 11 a.m., at the Falmouth Historical Society Museums in the Green, Cultural Center, 55 Palmer St., Falmouth, as he […]
The Hurricane of 1938: Memories of the Storm of the Century
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThe 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 […]
From Armenia to Falmouth: The Incredible Story of Moses Gulesian & How He Helped Save the USS Constitution
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesUSS Constitution, as it looked in 1905 with barracks constructed over the top deck. Detroit Publishing Co. photo. Library of Congress. From Armenia to Falmouth: The Incredible Story of […]
Wicked at Wicks: A Children’s Halloween Celebration at the Falmouth Museums on the Green
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWicked at Wicks: A Children’s Halloween Celebration at the Falmouth Museums on the Green Friday, October 25th, 2024, 4-5:30pm Come down to the Falmouth Museums on the Green for a […]
Sins, Sips, and Secrets
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSins, Sips, and Secrets Saturday, October 26th, 2024, from 4 to 6pm This October we invite you to join us for a night at the Museum. On an interactive tour, […]
Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBecoming 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 […]