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19 events,
Cranberry Culture
The Harwich Historical Society at Brooks Academy Museum features Cape Cod’s largest exhibit dedicated to growing the first commercial crop […]
Crowell Barn Exhibit
Explore the story of the Harwich bird carver A. Elmer Crowell at the reconstructed barn on the grounds of Brooks […]
Special Exhibit: Innovators in Glass
Featuring works by leading innovators in contemporary glass art today, this exhibition showcases works created with a variety of techniques, […]
Fairy Houses of Highfield Hall & Gardens
Highfield Hall & Gardens presents a fairy house themed installation nearly every other summer. It takes place in and amongst […]
Asian Treasures from The Billings Collection
The exhibition draws from the collection that longtime Nantucket residents and world travelers David Billings and Beverly Hall Billings have […]
Celebrating Sculpture: 30th Anniversary of the Boston Sculpture Gallery
Highfield Hall hosts the Boston Sculptors Gallery this summer as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Over 40 artists are creating site […]
Donald Stoltenberg: Building His World
The world of Donald Stoltenberg (1927-2016) is not the natural one, but the manmade structures that occupy so much of […]
Summer Storywalks®
The walk will begin at the gravel parking lot entrance and travel down among the musical instruments and beautiful historic […]
“Outside In, Upside Down,” A Summer Fun Exhibition
Discover this multi-disciplinary arts exhibition where the Cultural Center's Great Hall is transformed into an indoor lawn with larger than life […]
The Members’ 12×12 Exhibition
Every summer, PAAM members sell their artwork in The Members’ 12×12 Exhibition. For more information, click here.
Jack Coughlin: Themes and Variations
Jack Coughlin: Themes and Variations is a retrospective exhibition that looks closely at over 60 years of Jack Coughlin’s artwork across […]
The Helen and Napi Van Dereck Collection: Part IV
This exhibition will feature over 40 artworks from the collection of Napi and Helen Van Dereck. Napi passed away on […]
Out of the Blue: Cyanotypes by Midge Battelle, Rebecca Bruyn, and Amy Heller
Out of the Blue refers to the brilliant and rarely achieved Prussian blue color indicative of cyanotype photography. This mid-19th century process […]
Summer Clay Camp: Wheel Throwing for Teens with Kim Sheerin August 29 – September 2
Summer Clay Camp: Wheel Throwing for Teens with Kim Sheerin August 29 – September 2
Dates: Monday August 29 – September 2, 9:00 am – 12 noon For kids, ages 11+ Class Fee: $250.00 For […]
The Figure in the Interior
The Figure in the Interior
Dates: Monday-Friday, August 29-September 2; 9am-1pm Class Fee: Members: $380, Non-Members: $400 For more information, click here. In a workshop environment, […]
Visit the Butterfly House
Visit the Butterfly House
Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects in the world. Our Butterfly House will give visitors the chance to see […]
24 events,
Explore Falmouth’s History! Walking Tours
Explore Falmouth’s History! Walking Tours
Tours Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Routes Will Vary Start Time: Tours depart promptly at 10:00 am Meeting Place: Hallett […]
Visit the Butterfly House
Visit the Butterfly House
Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects in the world. Our Butterfly House will give visitors the chance to see […]
Mud Kitchen
Mud Kitchen
Go mix, concoct, create, and make a mess! There are 45 minute blocks of time for kids to play in […]
23 events,
Ham Radio Demonstration
Every Wednesday during Museum Hours from June to Labor Day. For more information, click here.
Yoga at Highfield with Innerglow
Yoga at Highfield with Innerglow
Join Michelle Itzkowitz, owner, founder and certified longtime instructor of innerglow yoga, for yoga on the lawn. Students will enjoy […]
“Walking With a Purpose” Guided Walking Tour of Hyannis
“Walking With a Purpose” Guided Walking Tour of Hyannis
Join the JFK Hyannis Museum and Cape Cod Camino Way for a guided walk in the village of Hyannis. Starting […]
Explore Falmouth’s History! Walking Tours
Explore Falmouth’s History! Walking Tours
Tours Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Routes Will Vary Start Time: Tours depart promptly at 10:00 am Meeting Place: Hallett […]
24 events,
Visit the Butterfly House
Visit the Butterfly House
Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects in the world. Our Butterfly House will give visitors the chance to see […]
Mud Kitchen
Mud Kitchen
Go mix, concoct, create, and make a mess! There are 45 minute blocks of time for kids to play in […]
Thursday Gallery Tour
Thursday Gallery Tour
Offered the first Thursday of the month, this docent-led tour spotlights something special about the museums historic house and current […]
23 events,
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure group is back–they will meet every Friday from 9:30am to Noon. They are looking for good ideas for […]
Visit the Butterfly House
Visit the Butterfly House
Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects in the world. Our Butterfly House will give visitors the chance to see […]
Mud Kitchen
Mud Kitchen
Go mix, concoct, create, and make a mess! There are 45 minute blocks of time for kids to play in […]
19 events,
September Cycling Saturdays
September Cycling Saturdays
We’ve had lots of interest over the past few years from bike riders with a range of experience. This club […]
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
Visit the Butterfly House
Visit the Butterfly House
Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects in the world. Our Butterfly House will give visitors the chance to see […]
20 events,
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
Visit the Butterfly House
Visit the Butterfly House
Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects in the world. Our Butterfly House will give visitors the chance to see […]
Estate Walk
Estate Walk
Estate walks lead by our talented volunteer docents are a great way to discover & enjoy Highfield Hall & Gardens! […]
14 events,
Marilyn Maye with Tedd Firth at the Piano
Marilyn Maye with Tedd Firth at the Piano
Marilyn Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, a Grammy-nominated recording artist and a musical treasure. Her […]
17 events,
Creating a Shaker Foot Stool
Creating a Shaker Foot Stool
Dates: September 6, 7, and 8, from 9:00am - 12:00pm Class Fee: Member Price $171/ Non Member Price $189 For […]
Sailors Valentine with Elizabeth Braun
Sailors Valentine with Elizabeth Braun
Dates: September 6, September 7, & September 8; 9:00am–1:00pm Class Fee: Member Fee $350/ Nonmember Fee $400/ Materials Fee $300 […]
Grave Undertakings
Grave Undertakings
Manuel Driggs, also called Manuel Derigo, was likely the first person of Portuguese ancestry who settled in Falmouth. Read his […]
21 events,
Naturescape Gallery – Leslie Kramer
Leslie Kramer is an artist who makes original prints inspired by nature, the landscape of her travels, stone structures, and […]
Ham Radio Demonstration
Every Wednesday during Museum Hours from June to Labor Day. For more information, click here.
Constructing and Deconstructing the Landscape
Constructing and Deconstructing the Landscape
Date: Wednesday-Friday, September 7-9, 9:30am-1:30pm Class Fee: Members: $290/ Non-Members: $300 For more information, click here. “How can I think more abstractly?” […]
“Walking With a Purpose” Guided Walking Tour of Hyannis
“Walking With a Purpose” Guided Walking Tour of Hyannis
Join the JFK Hyannis Museum and Cape Cod Camino Way for a guided walk in the village of Hyannis. Starting […]
Fantastic Furniture Painting with Nancy!
Fantastic Furniture Painting with Nancy!
Dates: September 7-28, Four Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:30pm Class Fee: $170/$153 members For more information, click here. Transform old, unwanted, or unused […]
16 events,
Kid Craft – Paper Plate Ships
Kid Craft – Paper Plate Ships
This make and take craft lets you build a boat to manipulate up and down the waves of a paper […]
The Summer Winds Down: Collage Workshop with Sarah Kahn
The Summer Winds Down: Collage Workshop with Sarah Kahn
Dates: Thursday and Friday, September 8 & 9, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Class Fee: $85.00 - $105.00 For more […]
Harwich Historical Society Farmers’ Market
Harwich Historical Society Farmers’ Market
Harwich HIstorical Society supports a Farmers’ Market, Thursday afternoons from 3-6 pm, June through October. The market is held on […]
21 events,
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure group is back–they will meet every Friday from 9:30am to Noon. They are looking for good ideas for […]
Acrylic Fridays with Rosalie
Acrylic Fridays with Rosalie
Dates: September 9-October 14, 6 Fridays, 10am-1pm Class Fee: $240/$216 members For more information, click here. If you're new to […]
History Makers: Carved Wooden Feathers with Bill Sarni
History Makers: Carved Wooden Feathers with Bill Sarni
The History Makers Series connects objects from the NHA collections with its history, and the process of making the object. […]
23 events,
September Cycling Saturdays
September Cycling Saturdays
We’ve had lots of interest over the past few years from bike riders with a range of experience. This club […]
Beginner Ukulele with Steve Gregory
Beginner Ukulele with Steve Gregory
Dates: Sep 10-Oct 29, 8 classes Class Fee: $216/$194 members For more information, click here. Everyone is musical. Explore the […]
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
20 events,
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
Walking Tour: Historic Main Street
Walking Tour: Historic Main Street
See 34 historic homes and places along Main Street Cotuit, on tours led by local historian Tom Burgess. The tours start […]
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
Join one of our naturalists for an invigorating walk and explore the spectacular world outside the Museum! Our naturalists will […]
20 events,
Story With A Pirate
Story With A Pirate
Come and listen to a story book read aloud by our resident pirate Fred or his mermaid friend! Story TBD. […]
Big Brush Painting with Joe Gallant 2022
Big Brush Painting with Joe Gallant 2022
Have you ever wondered how some artists capture feeling -- a mood -- in their paintings? An emotional quality that […]
Carved and Painted Curlew Shorebird with Bill Sarni
Carved and Painted Curlew Shorebird with Bill Sarni
Dates: September 12 - September 16th (five days); 9:00am - 1:00pm Class Fee: Member Fee $300/ Nonmember Fee $350/ Materials […]
21 events,
Coffee and Mother Earth: Low Maintenance Gardens, with Priscilla Husband
Coffee and Mother Earth: Low Maintenance Gardens, with Priscilla Husband
A conversation on how to enjoy your gardens with less work. Beautiful plantings that require less water, zero chemicals and […]
Grave Undertakings
Grave Undertakings
Manuel Driggs, also called Manuel Derigo, was likely the first person of Portuguese ancestry who settled in Falmouth. Read his […]
Artful Conversations
Artful Conversations
Engage in an informal yet purposeful conversation that focuses on one or two pieces of art in the galleries guided […]
24 events,
Bird Walk and Talk
Bird Walk and Talk
Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore. The […]
Haunts and Habitats Walking Tour
Haunts and Habitats Walking Tour
An hour long, guided walking tour along Brewster’s historic Main Street, also called the Old Kings Highway. Discover the past […]
“Walking With a Purpose” Guided Walking Tour of Hyannis
“Walking With a Purpose” Guided Walking Tour of Hyannis
Join the JFK Hyannis Museum and Cape Cod Camino Way for a guided walk in the village of Hyannis. Starting […]
21 events,
Thursday Afternoon Hand Building
Thursday Afternoon Hand Building
Dates: Thursdays, September 15 – November 17, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (10 Weeks) Class Fee: $390 - $440 For […]
Harwich Historical Society Farmers’ Market
Harwich Historical Society Farmers’ Market
Harwich HIstorical Society supports a Farmers’ Market, Thursday afternoons from 3-6 pm, June through October. The market is held on […]
Stop the Bleed Training
Stop the Bleed Training
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is hosting Stop The Bleed training courses in partnership with the Cape Cod Medical Reserve […]
23 events,
Fall Workshop Classes at the Crowell Barn
Fall Workshop Classes at the Crowell Barn
Anthony Elmer Crowell! Students will learn traditional bird carving techniques and complete their eight-week course having created a working decoy. This workshop […]
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure group is back–they will meet every Friday from 9:30am to Noon. They are looking for good ideas for […]
White-Line Woodblock in a Day with Darrell Smith
White-Line Woodblock in a Day with Darrell Smith
Dive into the history of white-line woodblock printing as an original American art form that was invented in Provincetown. Online […]
29 events,
Brian Rutenberg: Banners of the Coast
Widely considered to be one of the finest American painters of his generation, Brian Rutenberg has spent forty years honing […]
September Cycling Saturdays
September Cycling Saturdays
We’ve had lots of interest over the past few years from bike riders with a range of experience. This club […]
Fall Workshop Classes at the Crowell Barn
Fall Workshop Classes at the Crowell Barn
Anthony Elmer Crowell! Students will learn traditional bird carving techniques and complete their eight-week course having created a working decoy. This workshop […]
Big Brush: One-Day In-Person Workshop with Joe Gallant
Big Brush: One-Day In-Person Workshop with Joe Gallant
Have you ever wondered how some artists capture feeling—a mood– in their paintings? An emotional quality that separates certain paintings from […]
19 events,
Yarmouth’s Historic Indian Reservation
Yarmouth’s Historic Indian Reservation
In 1713 Yarmouth residents laid out a 160-acre reservation for the indigenous peoples of Yarmouth to live upon. This confined […]
Mushroom Foraging and Cooking Demonstration with Tyler Akabane
Mushroom Foraging and Cooking Demonstration with Tyler Akabane
Explore Beebe Woods with expert mushroom forager Tyler Akabane of Mushrooms for My Friends and then talk about cooking tips with our […]
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
17 events,
A Set of Shaker Divided Tray or Carrier with Eric Pintar
A Set of Shaker Divided Tray or Carrier with Eric Pintar
Dates: September 19 & September 20; 9:00am–4:00pm Class Fee: Member Fee $300/ Nonmember Fee $350/ Materials Fee $50 For more […]
The Warp and the Weft of Weaving with Christine Anderson: Mondays
The Warp and the Weft of Weaving with Christine Anderson: Mondays
Dates: Mondays September 19 – November 7, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Class Fee: $180 - $205 For more information, […]
Story With A Pirate
Story With A Pirate
Come and listen to a story book read aloud by our resident pirate Fred or his mermaid friend! Book TBD […]
20 events,
Yoga for the Absolute Beginner
Yoga for the Absolute Beginner
Dates: 5 Tuesdays, Sep 20-Oct 18, 8:45-10:00am Class Fee: $125/$113 members For more information, click here. The goal of the […]
Coffee and Mother Earth: Native Plant Gardens, with Priscilla Husband
Coffee and Mother Earth: Native Plant Gardens, with Priscilla Husband
Time to begin including more native plant material to better assist our native pollinators and birds. An understanding of the […]
Grave Undertakings
Grave Undertakings
Manuel Driggs, also called Manuel Derigo, was likely the first person of Portuguese ancestry who settled in Falmouth. Read his […]
24 events,
Viscera: A Body of Work
This is a mixed media and fibers collection that explores the intersection of 4th wave American feminism, traditional Western women’s […]
Shaker Carrier or Urn with Eric Pintar
Shaker Carrier or Urn with Eric Pintar
Date: September 21 & September 22; 9:00am–4:00pm Class Fee: Member Fee $300/ Nonmember Fee $350/ Materials Fee $50 For more […]
“Walking With a Purpose” Guided Walking Tour of Hyannis
“Walking With a Purpose” Guided Walking Tour of Hyannis
Join the JFK Hyannis Museum and Cape Cod Camino Way for a guided walk in the village of Hyannis. Starting […]
Mindful Living: Creating the Life You Love
Mindful Living: Creating the Life You Love
In this two-hour wellness workshop Carol Radford will guide participants through a variety of experiences to support them in finding […]
21 events,
Fun for Kids: All About Turtles!
Fun for Kids: All About Turtles!
Learn about the turtles that live in fresh water ponds on Cape Cod! We will read a book, watch a […]
Online Class: Drawing For the Fun of It with Susan Jensen
Online Class: Drawing For the Fun of It with Susan Jensen
Dates: Thursdays, September 15 – October 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. This is a 6 week class. Class Fee: […]
Kid Craft – Pirate & Parrot
Kid Craft – Pirate & Parrot
Create your own paper tube pirate and his trusty parrot companion. Paint, glue, and creativity skills needed. Included with admission. […]
25 events,
Castle Hill 50th Anniversary
It all began in 1972, when a group of visionary artists led by Joyce Johnson launched our creative community in […]
Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Kids
Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Kids
Enjoy the ancient art of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Kids will experience a connection to nature through imagery and […]
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure group is back–they will meet every Friday from 9:30am to Noon. They are looking for good ideas for […]
Introduction to Encaustic Painting with Alla Zbinovsky
Introduction to Encaustic Painting with Alla Zbinovsky
Dates: Four Fridays, September 23 – October 14, 2022, from 10:00 – 12:30 PM Class Fee: Non-Members $220 / Members $190 includes […]
24 events,
September Cycling Saturdays
September Cycling Saturdays
We’ve had lots of interest over the past few years from bike riders with a range of experience. This club […]
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
Art Bus: Art & Nature Pop-Up
Art Bus: Art & Nature Pop-Up
Cotuit Center for the Arts and Get Outside Cape Cod is utilizing the Art Bus to increase access to positive […]
20 events,
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
Teacher Appreciation Day
Teacher Appreciation Day
Current educators with valid identification receive free admission. Meet with our education staff to learn more about classes offered at […]
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
Join one of our naturalists for an invigorating walk and explore the spectacular world outside the Museum! Our naturalists will […]
14 events,
Oysters & Catboats; A Founding of a Village
Oysters & Catboats; A Founding of a Village
Historian Paul Chesboro talks about the storied history of his favorite Cape Cod village. Tickets: $15 for nonmembers; $10 for […]
18 events,
Sunday Drives in New England
Paintings featuring areas of New England by Bruce Simkins, in the Saben Board Room. For more information, click here.
Six Cape Cod Artists: Each with Unique Methods and Perspectives
This is a collection of abstract and representational works created by Twelve Hands Gallery, in the Constantinidis Great Hall. For more information, click […]
Blacksmithing 102: Forging a Blacksmith’s Knife with Keaton Goddard
Blacksmithing 102: Forging a Blacksmith’s Knife with Keaton Goddard
Dates: September 27 & September 28; 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Class Fee: Member Fee $275/ Nonmember Fee $325/ Materials Fee $50 […]
Coffee and Mother Earth: Pruning— Doing the Job Right! With Priscilla Husband
Coffee and Mother Earth: Pruning— Doing the Job Right! With Priscilla Husband
A conversation/demonstration on how to correctly prune your plant material. From winter fruit trees to hydrangea selections, roses, shrubs and […]
Grave Undertakings
Grave Undertakings
Manuel Driggs, also called Manuel Derigo, was likely the first person of Portuguese ancestry who settled in Falmouth. Read his […]
20 events,
Bird Walk and Talk
Bird Walk and Talk
Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore. The […]
Kid Craft – Hand Print Matey
Kid Craft – Hand Print Matey
Come make your handprint (with paint!) into a pirate's face. Add an eye patch, bandana and googly eyes - give […]
Exhibit Tour with Executive Director, Sarah Johnson
Exhibit Tour with Executive Director, Sarah Johnson
Join Executive Director Sarah Johnson for a special tour of Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art exhibition. Free with museum admission. For more information, […]
20 events,
Ricotta Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sage Sauce with Linda Sellner
Ricotta Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sage Sauce with Linda Sellner
Enjoy the wonderful flavor of Fall by making fluffy clouds of pumpkin gnocchi. They are so delicious, easy to make, […]
Wet on Wet: The Basics with Lisa Goren
Wet on Wet: The Basics with Lisa Goren
Why are people afraid of watercolor? This is a workshop to help you relax and learn to love the medium. […]
Farm to Table ~ Say Goodbye to Summer
Farm to Table ~ Say Goodbye to Summer
Say goodbye to summer with a grilled kale BLT dip, grilled marinated peppers with burrata and bread crumbs, summer vegetable […]
23 events,
Recent Gifts: Contemporary Photography
This exhibition features some of the works of contemporary photography that have recently been donated to our Permanent Collection, drawing […]
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure Group
Friday Figure group is back–they will meet every Friday from 9:30am to Noon. They are looking for good ideas for […]
Go Big! With Lisa Goren
Go Big! With Lisa Goren
Working LARGE in watercolor is a challenge. How do you keep the paper flat? Where do you start? Waiting for […]
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing
he concept of forest bathing grew out of a practice in Japan called Shinrin-yoku that spread to China and Korea […]
27 events,
Yarmouth’s Historic Indian Reservation
Yarmouth’s Historic Indian Reservation
In 1713 Yarmouth residents laid out a 160-acre reservation for the indigenous peoples of Yarmouth to live upon. This confined […]
Vast Explorers Mini Camp
Vast Explorers Mini Camp
Lesson 1: Mini Camp Hear the story of the Golden Age of Piracy and history of Black Sam Bellamy. Learn […]
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
23 events,
Green Meadow Forest
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Mrs. Quack, Billy Mink, and the many other characters […]
Wampanoag Cultural Celebration
Wampanoag Cultural Celebration
Please join Highfield Hall for a free family friendly event in celebration of the Wampanoag Culture. In their second year, […]
Make Your Own Stacking Ring Set
Make Your Own Stacking Ring Set
Stacking rings are fun, versatile, and great for everyday wear. You can wear them alone or mix them up, creating a […]