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.

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  • Town Green Scavenger Hunt: An Ongoing Free Family Program

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

      Reserve your take home booklet and pickup during office hours Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm at the Conant House located at 65 Palmer Avenue Falmouth, MA. Please call […]

    Free

  • Cape Cod Learning Tours – Talk-Oh Tuesdays – Lectures Every Tuesday Night

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

    Cape Cod Learning Tours - Lectures Every Tuesday Night Talk-Oh Tuesdays A weekly series featuring local scientists, historians and naturalists that will entertain and inform you!  From the energy producing […]

  • Art & Wellness: Stretch and Sketch Series

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

    The Falmouth Historical Society is thrilled to present a new exciting Art & Wellness Stretch and Sketch Series. The programs start with a short 20-minute art talk given by the […]

  • Outcasts: the Penikese Island Leper Hospital 1904-1921

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

    Outcasts: the Penikese Island Leper Hospital 1904-1921 A partnership program with the Falmouth Jewish Congregation and the Falmouth Museums on the Green July 24 at 5pm Free and Open to […]

  • Wish You Were Here: Postcards from the Past

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

    Wish You Were Here: Postcards from the Past Wednesday, July 26 3pm to 5pm Free and Open to the Public thanks to the Falmouth Cultural Council. Limited capacity, please pre-register. […]

  • Highland Street Foundation – August Adventures – Free Day

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

      Tours of the fabulous c.1790 Wicks House and Conant House galleries will be available 10am to 2pm along with a walking tour of the Village Green at 10:30am. We'll […]

  • A History of the Falmouth Road Race

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

    “A History of the Falmouth Road Race" Wednesday, August 16th Admission by Voluntary Donation. Space Limited Please Pre-Register on Eventbrite. Come hear bestselling author Paul Clerici on Wed., August 16, […]

  • Whales’ Tales: Walking Tour, Lecture & Reception

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

    Thursday, August 17, 2023 Special event at Museums on the Green, Falmouth, MA A fun fundraiser! An immersion into Falmouth’s whaling history. Learn more about the men – and women […]

  • Peter Cottontail Hop

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

    Peter Cottontail Hop Thursday, August 24th 10am to 11:30am Join the Falmouth Historical Society and the Thornton Burgess Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen for a family program that […]

    $20

  • Nooks and Crannies Tour: The Hidden Spaces at the Museums on the Green

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

    Thursday, September 7 at 4:30-5:30pm $20 Non-Member/$10 Members. Back by popular demand go behind the scenes for an original tour with the Museums’ Executive Director, Rachel Lovett and Research Manager […]

    $10 – $20

  • Art After Hours: The History of Wallpaper

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

    Thursday, September 14 at 4pm This event is now free and open to the public in memory of Grace Hauser. Includes appetizers and wine. Limited capacity, please pre-register. Join wallpaper […]

    Free

  • Annual Antiques & Crafts Sale – Postponed due to Hurricane

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

      *UPDATE 9/13/23: We made a collective decision that it would be in the best interest of the museum staff/volunteers, our vendors, and participants to postpone the Antiques & Crafts […]

  • Falmouth in the Civil War-CANCELLED

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

    *PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS Tuesday, September 19th at 4pm with Michael McNaught While Falmouth produced nobody as heroic as Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, colonel of […]

    $10 – $20

  • Looking for America: Sculptor Hiram Power’s Falmouth Legacy

    Falmouth Public Library 300 Main Street, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Tuesday, September 26th at 4pm The program is offered Free and Open to the Public Courtesy of the Falmouth Historical Society Board of Trustees. All are welcome. Please register as […]

  • Cape Cod Noir

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

    Thursday, October 5 at 5pm $20 Non-Members/ $10 Members. Includes appetizers and wine. Limited capacity. Join author Dana Cameron as she talks about Cape Cod Noir, a collection of fictional […]

    $10 – $20

  • On the Road to the Mayflower

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

    "On the Road to the Mayflower " is a prequel to the author's popular presentation  "In the Wake of the Mayflower" about the Pilgrim experience in America.  Karen Rinaldo is a […]

    $10 – $20

  • Bizarre & Eerie Events in War

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

    Bizarre & Eerie Events in War Wednesday, October 25th at 4pm $20 Non Member/$10 Members, please pre-register as space is limited. Experience the surreal and supernatural occurrences during wartime. We go […]

    $10 – $20

  • Sins, Sips, and Secrets

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

    Saturday, October 28 from 4 to 7pm $30 Non-Members/ $15 Members. Includes appetizers and wine. Limited capacity. This October we invite you to join us for a night at the […]

    $15 – $30

  • Book a Special Curated Experience, Rental, or Tour

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

    The 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 […]

  • The Bells of Falmouth

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

    Our meeting in November will feature a talk by Mr. Kenneth Peal, a retired engineer, who has been exploring bells in Falmouth for many years. He will tell us about […]

    $10 – $20

  • Washburn at War

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

    WASHBURN AT WAR: Saturday, November 11 at 2pm $20 Non Member/$10 Members, please pre-register as space is limited The lecture will appeal to anyone interested in the goings on during […]

    $10 – $20

  • Giving Tuesday

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

    Giving Tuesday: Donate using PayPal Your contribution allows us to protect our artifacts, maintain our properties, and continue our mission of preserving and sharing the history of Falmouth. We are […]

  • Greens & Gifts Sale

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

    Greens & Gifts Sale Saturday, December 2 9am to 3pm Join the Falmouth Museums on the Green & the Falmouth Garden Club for a day of shopping to pick up […]

  • Deck the Halls: A Design Event for Kids

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

    Deck the Halls: A Design Event for Kids Saturday, December 2nd from 1pm to 3pm. Drop in, activity takes about 15 to 30 mins, depending on the child. Cultural Center, […]

  • Christmas Antiques & Crafts Market

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

    Christmas Antiques & Craft Market - Saturday, December 9th 11am to 4pm A New England Christmas postcard comes to life this year when the  Falmouth Historical Society presents an afternoon […]

    $10

  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

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

    The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour Thursday December 21st, 2023 at 4pm This tour is now sold out, however, if there is enough interest the museum can run the tour in […]

  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

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

    This tour is now sold out, thank you! The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour Thursday January 4th, 2024 at 3pm Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical […]

  • Grave Undertakings: A Walk through Falmouth’s Old Burying Ground

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

    From the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up in the graveyard eventually. See their markers and hear their stories as our tour guide leads […]

  • Dining with Jane Austen

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

    DINING WITH JANE AUSTEN Thursday, January 25th 1pm The family of Dr. Francis Wicks lived in the beautiful house on Falmouth’s town green (now owned by the Falmouth Historical Society) […]

  • Annual Members’ Meeting

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

    Saturday, January 27th at 2pm 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 - […]

  • Grave Undertakings: A Walk through Falmouth’s Old Burying Ground

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

    From the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up in the graveyard eventually. See their markers and hear their stories as our tour guide leads […]

  • Life Rings: A Special Movie Event

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

      Life Rings: A Special Movie Event Tuesday, February 6th at 4pm This is a joint event with the Falmouth Historical Society and Protect our Past. Why Protect Our Past produced the […]

  • Grave Undertakings: A Walk through Falmouth’s Old Burying Ground

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

    From the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up in the graveyard eventually. See their markers and hear their stories as our tour guide leads […]

  • Winter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate

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

    Winter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate In this walking tour, discover the homes of sea captains and their families, including many featured in our exhibition. Saturday, February […]

  • Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love

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

    Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love 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 […]

  • Winter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate

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

    Winter Walk: In Search of the Captain’s Best Mate In this walking tour, discover the homes of sea captains and their families, including many featured in our exhibition. Saturday, February […]

  • Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love

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

    Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love 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 […]

  • Winter Walk: Remember My Name – Celebrating the Women of Falmouth

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

    In honor of Women’s History Month, these walking tours delve into the less familiar history of Falmouth as we introduce you to a few of the notable women who made […]

  • Spring Walk: From Falmouth with Love

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

    This season discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s more amorous past. The tour will explore diverse sets of couples whose love stories continue to inspire us today. You'll see places […]

  • Hop into Spring at Falmouth Museums on the Green!

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

    Hop into Spring at Falmouth Museums on the Green! What does a room say about you? Kids can create their favorite room using a model of the historic Dr. Francis […]

  • Historical Postcards: The Stories They Tell; The Art They Inspire

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

    Historical Postcards: The Stories They Tell; The Art They Inspire Wednesday, April 3rd at 1pm Falmouth Historical Society's Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540 Free and Open to […]

  • Approaches to Collecting: A Panel Discussion at the Cahoon Museum

    Cahoon Museum 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA

          Join Sarah Johnson, Ph.D., executive director of the Cahoon Museum of American Art as she leads a panel discussion about museum collections with Rachel Lovett, executive director […]

  • Whaling in New England

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

    Whaling 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 […]

  • Open for the 2024 Season!

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

      We will be open to the public from May 24th - October 18th We are excited to welcome you all back starting May 24th and to now be offering […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Village Green

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

    Our first Historical Walking Tour of the 2024 season will be the "Village Green Walking Tour" on Saturday, May 25th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Locust Street

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

    The "Locust Street Walking Tour" on Monday, May 27th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Locust Street: Home to Many […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Depot Ave

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

    The "Depot Ave Walking Tour" on Monday, May 27th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). View our Historical Walking Tour […]

  • Tuesdays – Depot Ave Walking Tour

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

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The "Depot Ave Walking Tour" on Tuesdays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). […]

  • 25th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest 2024

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

    Museums 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 States

      Golden 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 […]

  • Historian Talk: Military Aircraft Wrecks, Cape Cod

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

    A 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 […]

  • Women’s History Guided Historical Walking Tour – Fridays

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

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2024 season The Women's History walking tour will be held on Fridays, June 28th, July 19th, August 9th, & Sept 6th at 10:30am, leaving from […]

  • 24th Annual Heritage Award Celebration

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

    June 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 […]

  • D-Day and Its Ties to Cape Cod

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

    D-Day and Its Ties to Cape Cod by Joe Yunkna, Cape Cod Military Museum - July 31 at 2pm Learn about the capes' amazing connections to the most important day […]

  • All that Jazz – Author Talk

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

    ALL THAT JAZZ: New York Times bestselling author Larry Tye will be in-conversation with Attorney Joy Rosenthal, executor of Count Basie's estate, on Tye's new book -- The Jazzmen: How Duke […]

  • Crafted by Community – Family Friendly Celebration of Local Talent

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

    Join us for a family friendly celebration of local talent! Mark your calendars for August 10th and help support our museum as well as local artists and artisans. This event […]

  • Harmonies by Candlelight – Musick’s Recreation

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

    All proceeds go to "Fix Wicks" * Dinner & a Show * Wicks House like you've Never Seen it Before! Musick's Recreation Historic homes like the Wicks House help us imagine […]

  • The Railroad Comes to Falmouth

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

    The Railroad Comes to Falmouth Monday, Sept 9th, 2024, 4pm (rescheduled from July 18th) After the Civil War, the railroad extension to Falmouth and Woods Hole was completed in 1872, […]

  • The Hurricane of 1938: Memories of the Storm of the Century

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

    The 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 […]

  • Falmouth Fall Fest

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

    Join us for Falmouth Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA! Enjoy a […]

  • ArtsFalmouth Jazz Stroll 2024

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

    ArtsFalmouth will host Jazz Stroll 2024 on Saturday, October 5, from 3 to 8 PM at various locations along Main Street, Palmer Ave, and Queen’s Buyway. The Jazz Stroll is […]

  • A Curated Afternoon at Historic 474 Davisville Road (Members Only)

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

    A Curated Afternoon at Historic 474 Davisville Road (Members Only) Sunday, October 20th, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join the Falmouth Historical Society for an exclusive, members-only event at the […]

  • Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort

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

    Becoming 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 […]

  • Falmouth Garden Club Holiday Market & Wreath Sale

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

    Don't miss the FGC Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green in the Hallet Barn. Dec 07, 2024, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM The Museum's Gift Shop […]

  • Member’s & Volunteer’s Appreciation Night Holiday Party

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

    Join us for a fun night in celebration of you - our members and volunteers! We will have a catered dinner from West Falmouth Market and drinks. Be sure to […]

  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

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

    The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 3pm - SOLD OUT Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical Society’s Executive Director Rachel Lovett […]

  • Annual Members’ Meeting

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

    Saturday, January 25th 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 - […]

  • “We Love the Wicks” campaign!

      This February, join us in celebrating our love for the historic Dr. Francis Wicks House with our "We Love the Wicks" campaign! As part of our ongoing Fix the Wicks initiative, we're raising awareness and […]

  • Made at the Museum: Magnificent Maritime

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

    Update: *Feb 6th date is cancelled due to weather, make-up date TBD.* Join Mary Wilson from the Coalition for Children for a parent-child play & learn series that encourages hands-on […]

  • If Our Walls Could Talk – Protect Our Past film

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

    Discover the untold stories found within some of the Cape's historic homes and share your own home discoveries throughout the years. The historic houses lining the streetscape of Cape Cod […]

  • Waquoit Bay & The Vínland Mystery

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

    Waquoit Bay & The Vínland Mystery For over 175 years researchers have attempted to unravel the information in two Icelandic Sagas, - the Greenlander's Saga and the Saga of Eric […]

  • Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Members

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

    SOLD OUT Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Members Monday, April 14th | 2:00 PM Join us for a special members-only behind-the-scenes tour of the Museums on the Green! This exclusive experience […]

  • Hop into Spring at Falmouth Museums on the Green!

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

    Hop into Spring at Falmouth Museums on the Green! School Vacation Week-- Thursday April 24th at 11am-- 55 Palmer Avenue Free and Open to the public thanks to the Ellis […]

  • Nyes & Neighbors: A Walk through North Falmouth Village 

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

    Nyes & Neighbors: A Walk through North Falmouth Village Saturday, May 17th, at 10am or 2pm - Please select your timed ticket. For centuries, each Falmouth village has been a […]

  • Opening Day – Free Admission for 2025

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

    Museums on the Green will be open to the public from June 6th – October 17th, 2025. We are excited to welcome you all back starting May 24th and to now […]

  • Tuesdays & Saturdays – Village Green Walking Tour (multiple dates)

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

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The "Village Green Walking Tour" on Tuesdays & Saturdays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead […]

  • Mondays – Locust Street Walking Tour

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

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The "Locust Street Walking Tour" on Mondays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). […]

  • Slavery and Abolitionism on Cape Cod

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

    Slavery and Abolitionism on Cape Cod, June 11, 2025 at 4pm From the era of the Puritans right through to the end of the Revolutionary War, Boston was a central […]

  • 26th 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 2025 KATHARINE LEE BATES POETRY FEST Write a poem! Win a prize! (Prizes include gift certificates) Entries must be received by […]

  • Hydrangea Festival – Museum will be OPEN!

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

    The Museums on the Green will welcome Hydrangea Festival visitors in the Museum for house tours, to view our exhibitions, and shop our Whaling Wives Gift Shop from 10-2 both […]

  • Fridays – Historical Walking Tours (rotating, multiple dates)

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

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season Fridays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Fridays – Rotating between Grave Undertakings, […]

  • America 250 Symposium Cape & Islands in the Revolution

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

      America 250 Symposium: Cape & Islands in the Revolution   Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1-5 pm  Join the Falmouth Museums on the Green and the Capt Joshua Gray–Jonathan Hatch […]

  • Animal House Tour – Children’s Event

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

    Join us for a fun-filled summer celebration, featuring history and creativity! Children will take a guided tour of the historic c. 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, learning about how rooms […]

  • From Sea to Shining Sea: A Summer Tribute to America the Beautiful

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

    From Sea to Shining Sea: A Summer Tribute to America the Beautiful Join the Cape Cod Music Society at the Falmouth Historical Society for a moving evening of music that commemorates the spirit of Katharine […]

  • 25th Annual Heritage Award Celebration at Museums on the Green

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

    Falmouth Historical Society’s 2025 Heritage Award Celebration Honoring Jim Lloyd Thursday, August 7th | 5:30–7:30 PM | Remarks at 6pm Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Ave Please join […]

  • 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 14th, at 11 a.m., at the Falmouth Historical Society Museums in the Green, Cultural Center, 55 Palmer St., Falmouth, as he […]

  • August Adventures 2025 from Highland Street Foundation

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

    Tours of the fabulous c.1790 Wicks House and Conant House galleries will be available 10am to 4pm along with a walking tour of the Village Green at 10:30am. We'll also […]

  • Houses of the Revolution: A Historic House Tour in Falmouth

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

    Houses of the Revolution: A Historic House Tour in Falmouth Sunday, September 7th | 12:00–4:00 PM. Ticket pickup begins at 11am. Tickets are going fast! So be sure to get your […]

  • Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings – Cemetery Walking Tour

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

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The Cemetery Walking Tour will be held on Friday 4pm, note the meeting location below -  Sept 26th Old Burying Ground:  Grave Undertakings* […]

  • Falmouth’s Whaling Heritage

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

    In the early 19th century, Falmouth remained a remote farming and fishing community. But then the growing New England whaling industry began to capture the imagination of Falmouth youth who […]

  • Bringing Homes Full Circle

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

    Bringing Homes Full Circle Wednesday, October 8 | 4:00 PM Join us for Bringing Homes Full Circle, an engaging presentation that explores the inspiring journey of historic-home preservation and how revitalizing […]

  • Depot Ave Historical Walking Tour

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

    Depot Ave Historical Walking Tour Friday, Oct 17th 10:30am. Please arrive at 10:15am in the Hallett Barn Visitor's Center. Falmouth’s seafaring past is well known, but there’s another side to […]

  • Wicked at Wicks: A Children’s Halloween Celebration

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

    Wicked at Wicks: A Children’s Halloween Celebration at the Falmouth Museums on the Green Friday, October 24th, 2025, 4-5:30pm - costume parade at 4:45pm Come down to the Falmouth Museums […]

  • A Curated Afternoon at Historic 98 Main Street (Members Only)

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

    A Curated Afternoon at Historic 98 Main Street (Members Only) Monday October 27, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join the Falmouth Historical Society for an exclusive, members-only event at the […]

  • The Remarkable History of Penikese Island – SOLD OUT

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

    The Remarkable History of Penikese Island Penikese Island, a 75-acre wildlife sanctuary at the southwest end of the Elizabeth Island chain, has played many roles throughout its rich history. Once […]

  • Falmouth Heights Historical Walking Tour – SOLD OUT

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

    Falmouth Heights Always a summer place Falmouth Heights, the highest point of land along Vineyard Sound, has long been a beloved summer retreat. From the 1600s, when Awashonks, the Queen […]

  • Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green

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

      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 6th 8:30am - […]

  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

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

    The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour SOLD OUT Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 3pm Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical Society’s Executive Director Rachel Lovett and […]

  • Christmas Around the World 2025 – Holiday Hits from Santa’s Sleigh

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

    Christmas Around the World 2025 - Holiday Hits from Santa's Sleigh *SOLD OUT as of Dec 8th!* Sunday, December 21st 2025 - 4:00 PM This December, the Falmouth Historical Society […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • GLOBALIZING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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

    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 […]

  • Members Exhibition Opening

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

    SAVE the DATE! Members Exhibition Opening: Resistance & Resilience: The Road From the American Revolution in Falmouth, Massachusetts 1778-1850 More coming soon...

  • 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 house tour, explore our many exhibits and check out our Whaling Wives Gift Shop too! Free Admission. Come […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 - More details to come soon! Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Museums on […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit

    Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit SAVE the DATE! Friday July 25th, 5-8pm Join us for a Summer Benefit in support of the Fix the Wicks Campaign. Guests will enjoy […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 SAVE the DATE! Sunday September 13th, 12 – 4pm Back by popular demand, our second annual Historic Homes Tour invites guests to […]

  • 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 Discover one of New England’s most intriguing and rarely accessed destinations in an intimate, members-only experience crafted for discerning guests. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Harmonies by Candlelight

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

    Harmonies by Candlelight SAVE the DATE! Thursday December 10th, 5-8pm Experience an intimate evening at the Dr. Francis Wicks House during Harmonies by Candlelight. Guests will enjoy dinner and period-inspired music […]

  • Cape Cod String Quartet Holiday Concert 

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

    Cape Cod String Quartet Holiday Concert  Save the Date, more details soon!