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Quest for Cod
Using models, photos, diagrams, nautical charts, and personal stories, this exhibit follows two hundred years of commercial fishing in Provincetown […]
The Whaling Port of Provincetown, 1800-1925
Provincetown was once the third most important whaling port in the country, after New Bedford and Nantucket. This exhibit illustrates […]
The 19th Century’s Perfect Storm: The Portland Gale of 1898
The Portland Gale was a massive storm that struck the coast of New England in late November of 1898. With […]
Hyannis Port Railroad Wharf: 1854-1937
Prior to the Railroad Wharf in Hyannis Port, the nearest port for ships travelling to and from Nantucket was New […]
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Watch molten glass, drawn from the furnace, blown and pressed into exquisite shapes. Learn why the Boston & Sandwich Glass […]
Levine Lighting Gallery
The Levine Gallery of Early American Lighting is an installation of Sandwich glass lighting devices from 1825 to the electric […]
An Intimate View: Sandwich Through A Lens
Explore and engage in the life of a storied, multi generational Sandwich Family through intimate photographs created by original 9 […]
Collectors Collecting Collections
What one collects, why, and how one collects, will be explored throughout 2022 in the curated series of four installations […]
PAAM In 3D: The Virtual Experience
No matter where you are in the world, you can visit PAAM right now! PAAM is pleased to present PAAM […]
Juried Exhibition: PAAM + PMPM
Provincetown Art Association and Museum and the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum are hosting an opportunity for members of both […]
Island People: Portraits and Stories from Nantucket
This exhibition will draw from the NHA’s collections of painted, photographic, and silhouette portraits to highlight both famous and lesser-known […]
Presidential Summers: The Kennedys on Cape Cod
The summers were magical. On Friday evenings, President Kennedy would arrive by helicopter on the lawn of the sprawling Kennedy […]
RFK: Ripple of Hope
The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is pleased to announce the return of a special exhibit to commemorate the life […]
John F. Kennedy’s Rocking Chair, ca. 1962
he JFK Hyannis Museum is honored to be the temporary home of President Kennedy’s Rocker during the renovation of The […]
Coast Guard Oceanography
Our newest exhibit features Coast Guard oceanography and the Service’s leadership in the earliest years of this scientific discipline. This […]
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 […]
Weaving Nantucket’s Past into Its Future: The Craft Continues
Each year the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) curates a new exhibit examining some aspect of the lightship basket, recognized […]
Mark Perry, Inspirations Past and Present
This exhibition features basswood carvings by sculptor Mark A. Perry (b. 1958) that reflect his passion for American folk art. As […]
Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art
This major exhibition presents the art and history of scrimshaw, a nautical folk art form created by whalers during the […]
A Tale of Two Artists
Harwich residents Charles D. Cahoon (1861-1951) and Anthony Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) are celebrated around the world, yet the stories of […]
Harwich Goes to School
Built in 1844, the Brooks Academy Museum started out as a schoolhouse. Explore the history of Harwich schools in this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
42 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 […]
41 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 […]
37 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 […]
38 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 […]