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.

The Remarkable History of Penikese Island
November 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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 home to a natural history summer school and later a leper colony, it now serves as a vital refuge for endangered seabirds. For 150 years, botanical surveys have been conducted on the island, documenting the island’s ecological changes. Today, the Penikese Island School uses this extraordinary living classroom to inspire environmental literacy and stewardship. We invite you to explore the island’s remarkable legacy and its ongoing contributions to conservation and science education.
$20 Non-Members/$10 Museums on the Green Members, or donation based ticket. Light refreshments served.
KU Bio: Kimberly Ulmer is the Executive Director of the Penikese Island School. Kimberly is a scientist, educator, and all around hydrophile with a passion for science education and outreach. Her scientific research background spans genetics, neuroscience, and marine biology, with fieldwork conducted aboard sailing vessels investigating microbial genomes and ocean plastics. With experience in both formal and informal education, Kimberly taught biology, aquaculture, and environmental science at Tabor Academy and has also led programs for the Woods Hole Children’s School of Science, Falmouth Academy’s summer program, Sail MV, and Habitat Kids.