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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  • 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, […]

  • 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 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 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 […]

  • Movie Night at the Museum – Jane in July

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

    Movie Night at the Museum July 30th - Jane in July, Wicks House special event tour and movie night Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice Join us for a summer adventure full of wit, romance, and Regency‑era charm as Pride & Prejudice enchants us on the big screen at Museums on the Green. Surrounded by the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 States

    Falmouth 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 Society – Museums on the Green. This exciting outdoor summer concert is inspired by the spirit of “Pops in the Park” and will feature an […]

  • 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 13th, at 11 a.m., at the Falmouth Historical Society Museums in the Green, Cultural Center, 55 Palmer St., Falmouth, as he discusses his “A History of the Falmouth Road Race,” the first and only book entirely about the great Cape Cod race. In a new multimedia […]

  • 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 […]

  • Members’ Reception – Finding Vinland: Exploring the Possibility of Vikings on Cape Cod

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

      New 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 members’ reception from 4 to 6pm, and opens to the public on Friday, September 4. Curated by an advisory panel of scholars and experts from […]

  • 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 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 the whaling industry […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 States

    Pedal 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 a long bicycle ride!  If you love bicycling and history, please join us for a historic bike tour around Falmouth on Friday, June 5th. Museum […]

  • 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!