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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  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 are two of the bunnies who live at the Museums. They have many favorite spots they visit every day. Children will use pictures to guide […]

  • The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond” – Elizabeth Heslop Sheehy book signing & talk

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

          The Important Role of Nobska Light in "A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond" The house at the center of Elizabeth Heslop Sheehy’s A Home in Woods House: Life and History on Eel Pond was built by a former resident of Nobska Point. Walter Nickerson was the son […]

  • 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 a spirited bid for independence. But this version of the story is only half the truth—and perhaps not even the most interesting half. In this […]

  • 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 anytime during our open hours. Self-guided exhibit touring in 2 houses, and docent-led tours of our 1790 Dr. Wicks House.  You will find our tour […]

  • Tour the Gardens at the Museums on the Green this Summer – Multiple Dates

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

    The Falmouth Historical Society and the Falmouth Garden Club are pleased to provide the opportunity to tour the spectacular gardens at the Museums on the Green this summer! Take a walking tour of each of the five gardens in this beautiful location led by Falmouth Garden Club members. Tours on Tuesday or Saturday at 11am, […]

  • 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 by Friday, May 1st at 3pm. See entry forms below.   The Poetry Fest will be held Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 4:30pm at our […]

  • Creating a Commemorative Painting – Celebrating the Falmouth Historical Society’s 125th!

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

    Creating a Commemorative Painting - Celebrating the Falmouth Historical Society's 125th! The unveiling of the Museums on the Green 125th Commemorative Painting & Presentation A presentation by local artist Karen Rinaldo on the process involved in creating the commemorative painting celebrating 125 years of the Falmouth Historical Society - Museums on the Green. Saturday, June […]

  • 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 the Green / Falmouth Historical Society! This free, family-friendly event features food trucks, live music, historic lawn games, hands-on crafts, and complimentary admission to our […]

  • 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 its ancient roots to its place in New England – and here on the Cape – this talk brings history to life. Enjoying a hard […]

  • 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 for our region between 1761 and 1783, eventually leading to national Independence. An overview of highlights from the book will be presented as part of […]

  • 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 a festive garden party with elegant bites and refreshing champagne, accompanied by a live string quartet, set against the beautiful outdoor grounds of the Museums […]

  • A Village of Discovery: The History and Diversity of Science in Woods Hole

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

    A Village of Discovery: The History and Diversity of Science in Woods Hole Thursday, August 6th at 11am This lecture is done in collaboration with the Falmouth Historical Society and the Woods Hole Historical Museum. For many in Falmouth, Woods Hole is, well, somewhat mysterious. It often is a surprise to learn that there are […]

  • 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 the stories, memories, and lives held inside historic homes before they’re lost forever. Through intimate interviews, archival images, and on-location footage, the film reveals how […]

  • 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 explore a collection of remarkable homes that have witnessed generations of Falmouth’s rich history. This year, through self-guided tours, visitors will discover the stories of […]

  • 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. This exclusive excursion begins aboard a chartered private vessel, where you’ll enjoy a serene crossing to Penikese Island—an off-limits sanctuary known for its extraordinary history, […]

  • 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 the hardships faced by families left behind by gold-seekers; included are remarks about an amusing local scandal. The full letter will be shared and illustrated […]

  • 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 States

    Wicked at Wicks: A Children’s Halloween Celebration at the Falmouth Museums on the Green Friday, October 30th, 2026, 4-5:30pm - costume parade at 4:45pm Come down to the Falmouth Museums on the Green for a fun family Halloween event. The event will include trick-or-treating at several historic properties on our campus including the 1790 Dr. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 that reflects the era in which the house was built, surrounded by a beautiful candlelit setting. The evening will begin with opening remarks, followed by […]

  • 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!