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.
Events
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Bunny Scavenger Hunt
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBunny 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 […]
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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 StatesThe 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 […]
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GLOBALIZING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSOLD OUT - 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 […]
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Exhibition Opening – Reception for Members
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesResistance & Resilience: The Road From The Revolution In Falmouth, 1779–1850 Members’ Opening Thursday, June 4th at 4pm, Remarks at 4:45pm. Exhibition Runs June 5, 2026 to May 10, 2027. […]
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Opening Day for the 2026 Season
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCome visit us and discover all we have to offer! Take a docent-led house tour, explore our many self-guided exhibits and check out our Whaling Wives Gift Shop too! Free […]
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Pedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society
SOLD OUT - Pedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society June 5th, 1:30pm Spring is in the air—the best time of year for a long […]
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27th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesMuseums 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 […]
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Movie Night at the Museum – Jane in June
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesMovie Night at the Museum June 25th - Jane in June, Wicks House special event tour and movie night (Jane Austen’s Emma, 1996 version) Join us for a summer adventure […]
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Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings – multiple Fridays
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHistorical Walking Tours of the 2026 season The Cemetery Walking Tour will be held on Friday 5:30pm, note the meeting location below - June 12th, and 26th (more dates to […]
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Tour the Gardens at the Museums on the Green this Summer – Multiple Dates
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Creating a Commemorative Painting – Celebrating the Falmouth Historical Society’s 125th!
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCreating 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 […]
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250th Plaque Dedication at Falmouth Heights
Falmouth Heights250th Plaque Dedication at Falmouth Heights, 10am-11am Falmouth 250th Commemorative Event Plaque Dedication Program July 1 Press Release Location: Falmouth Heights Ballfield 263 Grand Ave Falmouth
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Town Sponsored Community Day for the 250th
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesSAVE the DATE! Community Day for the 250th Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the Town of Falmouth at the Museums on the […]
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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 […]
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Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCape 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 […]
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Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit
Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit Friday July 25th, 5-8pm Raise a glass to the event of the season! Join us for a Summer Benefit in support of the Fix […]
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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 6th at 11am This lecture is done in collaboration with the Falmouth Historical Society and […]
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Summer Concert with Cape Cod String Quartet – Fourth Annual “A Night At The Movies” concert
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesFalmouth Historical Society and Cape Cod Music Society proudly present the Fourth Annual “A Night At The Movies” concert on Friday, August 7th, 2026 at 5-7:30pm at the Falmouth Historical […]
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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 Thursday, August 13th, at 11 a.m., at the Falmouth Historical Society Museums in the Green, Cultural Center, 55 Palmer St., Falmouth, as he […]
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Protect Our Past film: If Our Walls Could Talk – Hidden Echoes
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesPOP - 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 […]
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Members’ Reception – Finding Vinland: Exploring the Possibility of Vikings on Cape Cod
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesNew Exhibition, "Finding Vinland: Exploring the Possibility of Vikings on Cape Cod" The exhibition opens at Falmouth Museums on the Green on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with a special […]
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Houses of Falmouth Sea Captains: Historic Homes Tour
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHouses of Falmouth Sea Captains: Historic Homes Tour Sunday, September 13th, 12 – 4pm Back by popular demand, our second annual Historic Homes Tour invites guests to explore a collection […]
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Private Members-Only Excursion to Penikese Island
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesPrivate 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. […]
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Pedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society – 2 Dates
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesPedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society Two Dates: September 18 & October 16, 1:30pm Fall is in the air—the best time of year for […]
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A Falmouth Letter to the Gold Rush
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesA 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 […]
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26th Annual Heritage Award Celebration at Museums on the Green
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States26th Annual Heritage Award Celebration at Museums on the Green Honoring Tamsen George Save the Date! More details soon.
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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 30th, 2026, 4-5:30pm - costume parade at 4:45pm Come down to the Falmouth Museums […]
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Museum Lecture and Live Demonstration: Calligraphy, Community, and the Declarations of Falmouth
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesMuseum 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 […]
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Harmonies by Candlelight
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesHarmonies 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 […]
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Cape Cod String Quartet Holiday Concert
Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCape Cod String Quartet Holiday Concert Save the Date, more details soon!




