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The Cape Cod Museum Trail (“CCMT”) is a 501(c)3, public non-profit organization that is both a physical journey, and digital initiative that provides a history-related prism into Cape Cod Life and Culture. Our mission is to support and promote the image, wellbeing and financial health of Cape Cod Museums, Cultural Centers and Art Exhibitions by creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and educational programs. Welcome to Our Website! The museums on the Cape Cod Museum Trail have tons of events year-round, including exhibits, special events, lectures, classes, and more. There is something for everyone, from kids to adults! Featured Events Museum Mondays in May offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues Enjoy arts, history, and culture on the Cape Cod Museum Trail! Explore the nature trails and outdoor gardens! Museum Mondays in May offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues 1/4 Stay in Touch Subscribe to our monthly newsletter ! B e the first to hear about what's happening on the trail! Follow us on Social Media for even more updates! Sign Up

Events From Bottles to Windows: The Role of Glass in Colonial America HSOY's Colonial Arts of the Revolution Series: "From Bottles to Windows: The Role of Glass in Colonial America" Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:00 PM @ Thacher Hall, 266 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 Join HSOY and Sandwich Glass Museum Curator, Bonnie Lilienfeld, for an inside look at the role glass played in the life of Yarmouth colonists, including the lesser-known glass tax imposed on them along with the famous tax on tea! Bonnie Campbell Lilienfeld is Curator at the Sandwich Glass Museum & Historical Society, where she oversees the care, interpretation, and exhibition of the Museum’s collections. She previously served as Ceramics and Glass Curator and Associate Director at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, bringing extensive experience in American history, decorative arts and material culture. Her current work focuses on using objects to illuminate the history of glassmaking on Cape Cod and its lasting significance. Tickets: $8 HSOY Members | $10 Non-Members Fee Note: Mass EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare card holders are eligible for 50% off program tickets through the Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program. Please email info@hsoy.org for more information and to reserve your Card to Culture program tickets. Special Instructions - PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING: Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program to secure parking and check-in. Thacher Hall is located at 266 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675. Parking Note: There is no parking at Thacher Hall. Parking is available just across Route 6A from Thacher Hall around the Common green, as well as at the Post Office, and Chapter House Inn. A crossing attendant will be available to assist with crossing Route 6A at the designated crosswalk in front of Thacher Hall. If you need accessible entry and parking information, please email info@hsoy.org . Accessibility Note: This program will take place in the LOWER LEVEL of Thacher Hall. This part of the historic building is accessible via a ramp behind the building. The restrooms are located on this same floor. If you need accessible entry and parking information, please email info@hsoy.org . If your plans change and you need to cancel - please email info@hsoy.org t o let us know. Date and Time: May 9, 2 PM Cost: $8-$10 Place: Historical Society of Old Yarmouth 229 Old King's Highway, Yarmouth Port, MA, USA Website

Featured Museum Events Filter by Museum Select Museum... Category Select category... Location Select Location... Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum April 1-April 30 Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Cahoon Maker Space April 1-April 30, 10 AM-4 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Between Seasons: Off-Season Tours at the Museums on the Green (multiple dates) April 11, 10 AM-4 PM Falmouth Museums on the Green Learn More Slow Art Day 2026 April 11, 11 AM-2 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More The Kate Taylor Experience - Live at the Center! April 11, 7:30 PM Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Monthly Beach Cleanup Ropes Beach, Cotuit April 11, 9 AM-10 AM Cape Cod Maritime Museum Learn More “The Prolific Pen.” Lecture with speaker Jim Coogan April 12, 2 PM-3:30 PM Nye Museum Learn More Natalia Bonfini Band April 12, 4 PM-5 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More Tuesday Talks at the Atwood: Bird Migration on Cape Cod and Photography April 14, 5 PM Atwood House and Museum Learn More Annual Meeting April 15, 4 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More Salt and Revolution: The Saltworks of Cape Cod in the 18th Century April 16, 10:30 AM-12 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More The Art of Glass Demonstration with Neil Neil Orange Peel April 16, 2 PM-3 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Opening Reception and Talk: Old Yarmouth, Life During the American Revolution April 16, 4 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More Speaking of ART! Art Talk Series 2026 April 16, April 30, May 7 Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More The Risan Project Presents: Cresta Alta, Film Screening and Q/A with Todd Anders, David Fryxell and Rick Bishop April 17, 4 PM-5 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More PAINT NIGHT! Paint the Collection with Michael Giaquinto April 17, 6 PM-8 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More Summertown Live at the Center April 17, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Nye Museum Quilting Bee April 17-20, 9 AM-4 PM Nye Museum Learn More Art Lab April 18, 10 AM-4 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Art Lab April 18, 10 AM-4 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Cape Symphony Presents: Cosmos Sessions April 18, 6 PM-8 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More April Jazz Jam Cape Cod Hosted By Bart Weisman April 19, 12 PM-2:30 PM Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More The MERCY Band April 19, 4 PM-5 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More Lecture: Political Theater, from the Greeks to Brecht and beyond, with Lee Roscoe April 2, 5 PM-6 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More Lecture: Political Theater, from the Greeks to Brecht and beyond, with Lee Roscoe April 2, 5 PM-6 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More Bunny Scavenger Hunt April 22, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Falmouth Museums on the Green Learn More Mermaid Tea Party at the Cahoon Museum April 23, 1 PM-3 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Mermaid Tea Party at the Cahoon Museum April 23, 1 PM-3 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More HISTORY ON TAP: MEDITATIONS ON NOAH’S ARK: A LONG-TIME TEACHER OF ANCIENT HISTORY AND AN ANCIENT MARINER HIMSELF TAKES A LOOK April 23, 5 PM-6:30 PM Cape Cod Maritime Museum Learn More Story Time at the Cahoon Museum April 24, 10 AM-11 AM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Story Time at the Cahoon Museum April 24, 10 AM-11 AM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Gail Gelburd: Creativity as a Voice for Social Justice April 24, 4 PM-5 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More "Andrea Terrio: From Standards to Soul" an Evening in Two Acts April 24, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Friends Village Walking Tour April 25, 9:30 AM Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Learn More The Revolutionary War Experience April 26, 12 PM-4 PM Brewster Historical Society Museum Learn More Shadow Box Workshop April 30, 1 PM-4 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond” – Elizabeth Heslop Sheehy book signing & talk April 30, 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Falmouth Museums on the Green Learn More SEASON PASS - MUSIC & MORE Winter 2026 Jan 4, 2026-April 12, 2026 Cape Cod Museum of Art Learn More Pottery Studio for Tweens and Teens with Kim Sheerin: Mondays (Spring) March 23 to May 18 Falmouth Art Center Learn More In the Galleries: “Ocean Fever” and “Resilient Sea” March 31-April 25 Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More From Bottles to Windows: The Role of Glass in Colonial America May 9, 2 PM Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Learn More 4th Friday Poets Ongoing Fridays Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Public Clay Open Studio Ongoing Mondays Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Public Clay Open Studio Ongoing Mondays, 6 PM-9 PM Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Saturday Morning Italian with Guido Farina Ongoing Saturdays Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Weekly Craft Lab at the Art Barn Ongoing Sundays, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Create with Cindy: Thursday Craft Lab for CCFFo50 Ongoing Thursdays Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum Ongoing Thursdays, 11 AM-12 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum Ongoing Thursdays, 11 AM-12 PM Cahoon Museum of American Art Learn More Junk Journaling for Joy with Cindy LaFlash Ongoing Tuesdays Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Tuesday's Tool Time Ongoing Tuesdays, 4 PM-7 PM Eastham Historical Society Learn More Art Gym: Loosen Up & Stay Limber Ongoing Wednesdays Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Yoga for Everyone with Marnie: Wednesday Mornings Ongoing Wednesdays Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More Sound Bath Meditation with Nancy Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Fridays Cultural Center of Cape Cod Learn More

Events Friends Village Walking Tour North Quaker Friends Village Walking Tour Saturday, April 25 @ 9:30 AM The North Quaker Friends Village Walking Tour is a guided walk in the northerly part of Friends Village which was settled by the Kelley family from the early 1790s. Bob Kelley will give this tour and speak of the history of the houses, structures and their owners in the area from Route 28 north to Kelley Road and along Bass River. The tour also includes a visit to the 1808 Friends Meetinghouse. Bob is a tenth-generation Quaker from Yarmouth. Note: Mass EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare card holders are eligible for 50% off program tickets through the Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program. Please email info@hsoy.org for more information and to reserve your Card to Culture program tickets. PLEASE NOTE: This is a walking tour and will cover approximately 1/2 mile and take about 2 hours. Tour is a light rain or shine event - please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of severe inclement weather, this event will be canceled or rescheduled. If needed, information will be communicated about this change via email 24 hours in advance. Tour maximum is 30 people. Online reservations close 1 hour prior to tour time (8:30 AM) Date and Time: April 25, 9:30 AM Cost: $15-$20 Place: Historical Society of Old Yarmouth 229 Old King's Highway, Yarmouth Port, MA, USA Website

Events Monthly Beach Cleanup Ropes Beach, Cotuit Join the Cape Cod Maritime Museum for their Monthly Beach Cleanups! Help keep our coastlines clean—no signups required! We provide gloves, trash bags, and pickers. Just bring your love for the ocean. Each month, we clean a different beach—rain or shine! 🧤 Join volunteers from the Town of Barnstable Marine and Environmental Affairs department, AmeriCorps Cape Cod , Keep Barnstable Beautiful , Barnstable Clean Water Coalition , Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing , Barnstable Ponds Association , CARE for the Cape and Islands , the Cape Cod Maritime Museum , and Barnstable Land Trust . Questions? Either email info@capecodmaritimemuseum.org or call (508) 775-1723 Date and Time: April 11, 9 AM-10 AM Cost: Free Place: Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South St, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601, USA Website

Events The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond” – Elizabeth Heslop Sheehy book signing & talk The 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 A Home in Woods House: Life and History on Eel Pond was built by a former resident of Nobska Point. Walter Nickerson was the son of Oliver Nickerson, longest-serving keeper at the iconic lighthouse. His older and younger brothers both played roles in Nobska’s history, as well as his youngest sister, Florence. Their stories include a murder trial, many boating adventures and a scandalous marriage betrayal. The author will highlight some of the stories that link her house on Millfield Street to the beautifully restored Keeper’s House at the heart of Woods Hole. $20 Non-Members/$10 Museums on the Green Members, or donation based ticket. Light refreshments served. Not a member yet? Join Here! Register Here Date and Time: April 30, 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Cost: $10-$20 Place: Falmouth Museums on the Green 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA, USA Website

Events HISTORY ON TAP: MEDITATIONS ON NOAH’S ARK: A LONG-TIME TEACHER OF ANCIENT HISTORY AND AN ANCIENT MARINER HIMSELF TAKES A LOOK Thursday, April 23, 2026 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Cape Cod Maritime Museum135 South Street, Barnstable, MA, 02601 United States Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members The story of Noah’s Ark as offered in the Bible is simply incompatible with existing science and the archaeological record. But Larry Brown (Sunday columnist, Cape Cod Times) has always believed there is a kernel of truth to it—the memory of something catastrophic that once wiped out much of the human race. It would have been the survivors who told the story of a great flood and passed down how they were descended from those who endured it. That part, at least, Larry believes is real. The oldest surviving written story, The Epic of Gilgamesh, dating back to ancient Sumer, also contains a flood account. It includes a celestial warning to build a boat, instructions to bring animals aboard, and even the sending of a dove to see if the waters had receded. Since the ancient Hebrews preserved the biblical version, Larry looks to their historical experiences for possible inspiration behind the details of the Ark. To explore this, Larry examines Mesopotamia—particularly the Marsh Arabs—and what captive Hebrews may have witnessed in Egyptian engineering, including massive barges capable of towing two obelisks at a time along the Nile River. Part of our History on Tap series—join us for an evening of local history, conversation, and craft brews. Must be 21+ to sample beer; IDs will be checked at the door. Enjoy craft beer from our sponsor, Cape Cod Beer, along with cheese, crackers, water, and non-alcoholic beer options. We highly recommend reserving your tickets on our website in advance. Popular events often sell out quickly, and we cannot always accommodate walk-ins. Don’t miss out—plan and secure your spot! Date and Time: Cost: Place: Website

Events Bunny Scavenger Hunt Bunny 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 are two of the bunnies who live at the Museums. They have many favorite spots they visit every day. Children will use pictures to guide them to different bunny landmarks. Next, there will be story time featuring Here Comes The Easter Cat by Deborah Underwood. The program will end with an Easter egg hunt on the grounds of the Falmouth Historical Society followed by wooden egg decorating. The barn will be used in case of rain. Held at the Falmouth Museums on the Green 65 Palmer Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540. Free, Donations are welcome. Limited Capacity, please pre-register children (adults do not need to register). This program is generously supported in memory of Robert Conant Ellis (1931-2023) and Susan Yeager Tow (1936-2019), grandson and granddaughter of William and Margaret Conant. Register Here Date and Time: April 22, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Cost: Free Place: Falmouth Museums on the Green 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Between Seasons: Off-Season Tours at the Museums on the Green (multiple dates) Between Seasons: Off-Season Tours at the Museums on the Green Discover Falmouth’s historic homes and gardens in the calm of the off-season. Step into Falmouth’s historic homes during the quieter months with Between the Seasons, our off-season tour series at the Museums on the Green. Enjoy an intimate, guided exploration of the Wicks House, Conant House, and Cultural Center American Revolution exhibition in a peaceful setting, hear the stories of the families who lived here, and enjoy a more intimate look at our preserved space beyond the summer crowds. It’s the perfect way to discover local history at a slower, reflective pace. Free Admission. Come anytime during our open hours. Self-guided exhibit touring in 2 houses, and docent-led tours of our 1790 Dr. Wicks House. You will find our tour guides & volunteers in the Hallet Barn Visitor’s Center & Whaling Wives Gift Shop. Kids Activities: -Village Green Scavenger Hunt booklet -Activity Backpack full of games -America’s 250th Anniversary booklet with local history & coloring pages -Wicks House scavenger hunt Visit us from 10am-4pm on the following Saturday dates: April 11th, 2026 Date and Time: April 11, 10 AM-4 PM Cost: Place: Falmouth Museums on the Green 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Pottery Studio for Tweens and Teens with Kim Sheerin: Mondays (Spring) Students will explore wheel throwing and hand-building. Class Price: $140-$165 Mondays, March 23 to May 18 (No class April 20) 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Ages 10 to 16 This is an 8 week class. Students will explore wheel throwing and work at their own level in class for tweens and teen interested in building more advanced skills in pottery. For all levels, including beginners. Falmouth Art Center uses email to correspond with students for updates on scheduling, etc. Please check your email to be sure you do not miss any updates. Scholarship Information: The Falmouth Art Center is very proud to have a scholarship fund supported by donations from members and friends. It is available for both children and adults who have a great desire to create art. Applications should be submitted to Laura Reckford, Executive Director of the Falmouth Art Center. If you have questions about out scholarship program, email us at info@falmouthart.org or call the art center at 508-540-3304. Date and Time: Cost: Place: Website

Events Speaking of ART! Art Talk Series 2026 Falmouth Art Center's Art Talk Series 2026 4 Talks in April & May- All in Person! Falmouth Art Center Member Price: $10 per talk Non-Member Price: $15 per talk Learn more and purchase tickets: https://falmouthart.org/product/speaking-of-art-art-talk-series-2026/ Date and Time: April 16, April 30, May 7 Cost: $10-$50 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Events In the Galleries: “Ocean Fever” and “Resilient Sea” Tuesday, March 31 - Saturday, April 25, 2026 Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm * Opening Reception: Fri, April 10, 5-7 PM Free admission! Ocean Fever Visualizing the Science of Climate Change Ocean Fever , a collaboration between artist Deb Ehrens and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientists Caroline Ummenhofer and Svenja Ryan, bridges art and climate science. Translating climate research into visual form, the exhibition connects global ocean warming to the lived past and future of coastal communities, inviting viewers to engage with climate science through art. Resilient Sea This will be a complimentary display to Deb Ehrens' Ocean Fever exhibition. With scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, she is showing sculptures that merge art and science to make work that is both stunning and informative. She conveys powerful messaging about our disrupted climate in an unforgettable visual and physical experience. Resilient Sea will directly involve the communities on Cape Cod that are surrounded by coastline. Exhibit Dates: March 31–April 25 Opening reception: Fri, April 10, 5-7 PM Join us for the opening reception for “Ocean Fever” and “Resilient Sea” on Friday, April 10, 5-7 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. Wine and refreshments will be served. Artist Talk: Join us for an artist talk on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 AM. The artists and the scientists will share insights about the process of creating the work. Date and Time: March 31-April 25 Cost: Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website