Programs

Campus Tours at the Museums (May-Oct)

June 6th – October 17th, 2025

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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  • 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 […]

  • 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 - […]

  • Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love

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

    Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love February 2nd & 16th at 3pm Discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s romantic past. This February discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s more amorous […]

  • “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 […]

  • July with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour

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

    July with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour Calling all lovers of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and Patrick O’Brian novels! 2025 marks the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth back […]

  • 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 - […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

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

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

  • 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 […]