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.
Open for the 2024 Season!
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWe 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 […]
Village Green Walking Tour – Saturdays
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHistorical Walking Tours of the 2024 season The "Village Green Walking Tour" on Saturdays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). […]
Locust Street Walking Tour – Mondays
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHistorical Walking Tours of the 2024 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). […]
Depot Ave Walking Tour – Tuesdays
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHistorical Walking Tours of the 2024 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). […]
Historical Walking Tour – Fridays
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHistorical Walking Tours of the 2024 season Fridays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Fridays – Rotating between Grave Undertakings, […]
Scandals, Crimes, and Disasters Walking Tour – Fridays
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesScandals walking tour on Fridays at 10:30am on June 14, July 5, Aug 2, 23, Sept 13, 27, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead […]
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 […]
Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings – Cemetery Walking Tour – Fridays
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHistorical Walking Tours of the 2024 season The Cemetery Walking Tour will be held on Fridays at 5:30pm, note the meeting location below - June 7th, 21st, July 26th, Aug […]
Tour the Gardens at the Museums on the Green this Summer
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThe Falmouth Historical Society and the Falmouth Garden Club are pleased to provide an opportunity to tour the spectacular gardens at the Museums on the Green this summer! A walking […]
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 […]
Women’s History Guided Historical Walking Tour – Fridays
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHistorical 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 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 […]
Women’s History Historical Walking Tour – Fridays rotating
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesWomen’s History – 10:30am on July 12, 19, Aug 9, Sept 6, 20 This walking tours delves into the less familiar history of Falmouth as we introduce you to a […]
D-Day and Its Ties to Cape Cod
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesD-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 […]
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 This lecture is done in collaboration with the Falmouth Historical Society and […]
All that Jazz – Author Talk
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesALL 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 StatesJoin 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 […]
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 […]
Harmonies by Candlelight – Musick’s Recreation
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesAll 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 StatesThe 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 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 […]
Falmouth Fall Fest
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesJoin 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 StatesArtsFalmouth 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 […]
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 […]
Sinners, Saints, and Silent Souls: A Special Halloween Burying Ground Walking Tour
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSinners, Saints, and Silent Souls: A Special Halloween Burying Ground Walking Tour - all dates are SOLD OUT Friday, October 18 at 3 pm Friday, October 25 at 3 pm […]
A Curated Afternoon at Historic 474 Davisville Road (Members Only)
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesA 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 […]
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 - costume parade at 4:45pm - SOLD OUT Come down to […]
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 […]
Nyes & Neighbors: A Walk through North Falmouth Village
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesNyes & Neighbors: A Walk through North Falmouth Village - SOLD OUT Saturday, November 16th, 2pm For centuries, each Falmouth village has been a world unto itself, developing its own […]
Falmouth Garden Club Holiday Market & Wreath Sale
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesDon'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 StatesJoin 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 StatesThe 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 […]
January with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesJanuary with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour Calling all lovers of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and Patrick O’Brian novels! At first glance, nineteenth century Falmouth would seem totally unlike the genteel English society portrayed by Jane Austen. Here on Cape Cod, rugged farmers and sailors struggled to survive, while cannonballs flew and fortunes were […]
A HOUSE RESTORED – The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesA HOUSE RESTORED The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial Shop Class as Soulcraft meets A Place of My Own in this lyrical meditation of a woodworker steadfastly repairing a historic home. Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee McColgan commits to […]
If Our Walls Could Talk – Protect Our Past film
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesIF OUR WALLS COULD TALK Documentary: 27 minutes The historic houses lining the streetscape of Cape Cod have stood the test of time as they still stand strong. Their walls were built with tightly ringed durable hard woods plus blood, sweat and tears. Embedded in them are clues to their past revealing intriguing stories about those who lived and sometimes died […]
Slavery and Abolitionism on Cape Cod
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSlavery 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 hub for the slave trade. Slaves were brought on board ships from the African coast with regularity, often mastered by Cape Cod Sea captains. The […]
