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Hours:
May - Wed - Sun11am-3pm
June, July, August - Open Daily 9:30am-4pm
Sept. Daily 11am-3pm
About Us
The mission of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is to inspire appreciation, understanding and stewardship of our natural environment through discovery and learning.
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, was founded in 1954. Our mission is to encourage and advance understanding of our natural environment through discovery and learning. The museum is housed in a 17,000 square foot building on its own 80-acre site and abutted by 320 acres of town- and Conservation-owned land.
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is wonderful Cape Cod family activity destination. There are countless fun kids activities at the museum including bird watching, exploring the aquarium and learning more about marine science, and several interactive STEM education opportunities in the John Hay room. Exploring the 400-plus acres of museum-owned land and museum trails surrounding the museum makes for a great family activity, and offers more bird watching and hands on learning about marine science and the fascinating Cape Cod ecosystem.
KidSummer is a popular summer camp day program offered at the Museum for children aged 3-15, instilling a sense of wonder and discovery to last a lifetime. The KidSummer Cape Cod summer camp program exposes children to marine science, ecotourism, bird watching, and STEM curriculum.
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History offers STEM and STEAM education opportunities, experiences, and STEM curriculum.
Events
Naturescape Gallery at CCMNH presents "Cape Cod Watercolors" by artist, Marje Miller
- Marje Miller's paintings reflect the artistic inspiration she found from the Cape’s water, boats and birds.
- Friday Apr 25, 2025
Guided Family Field Walks: April School Vacation
- Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats!
- Friday Apr 25, 2025
Naturescape Gallery at CCMNH presents "Cape Cod Watercolors" by artist, Marje Miller
- Marje Miller's paintings reflect the artistic inspiration she found from the Cape’s water, boats and birds.
- Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Mixology! Chemistry for Kids
- Join Colette LeGendre and get messy with science! Explosions of experiments, hands-on activities, and demonstrations that encourage kids to ask questions.
- Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Naturescape Gallery at CCMNH presents "Cape Cod Watercolors" by artist, Marje Miller
- Marje Miller's paintings reflect the artistic inspiration she found from the Cape’s water, boats and birds.
- Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Mixology! Chemistry for Kids
- Join Colette LeGendre and get messy with science! Explosions of experiments, hands-on activities, and demonstrations that encourage kids to ask questions.
- Sunday Apr 27, 2025
2025 Field Guide Training Course at CCMNH
- New guides will learn about the natural history of Cape Cod, Stony Brook Valley and Wing Island in Brewster, as well as how to lead walks and share information
- Monday Apr 28, 2025
Naturescape Gallery at CCMNH presents "Cape Cod Watercolors" by artist, Marje Miller
- Marje Miller's paintings reflect the artistic inspiration she found from the Cape’s water, boats and birds.
- Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Thursday May 1, 2025
Butterfly House Volunteer Training
- Enrich your mind, meet new people, and develop new skills, all while helping our visitors enjoy the Museum.
- Thursday May 1, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Friday May 2, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Saturday May 3, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Sunday May 4, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Monday May 5, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Tuesday May 6, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Thursday May 8, 2025
Nature Screen presents: "Plants Behaving Badly"
- In two, one-hour films, ''Plants Behaving Badly'' reveals a world of deceit and treachery worthy of any fictional thriller.
- Thursday May 8, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Friday May 9, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Saturday May 10, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Sunday May 11, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Monday May 12, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Tuesday May 13, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in May & June
- Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and seashore.
- Wednesday May 14, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Wednesday May 14, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Thursday May 15, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Friday May 16, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Saturday May 17, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Sunday May 18, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Monday May 19, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Wednesday May 21, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Thursday May 22, 2025
Nature Screen presents: "Plants Behaving Badly"
- In two, one-hour films, ''Plants Behaving Badly'' reveals a world of deceit and treachery worthy of any fictional thriller.
- Thursday May 22, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Friday May 23, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Saturday May 24, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
- Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats!
- Sunday May 25, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Monday May 26, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in May & June
- Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and seashore.
- Wednesday May 28, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Wednesday May 28, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Thursday May 29, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Friday May 30, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Saturday May 31, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Sunday Jun 1, 2025
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
- Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats!
- Sunday Jun 1, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Monday Jun 2, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Tuesday Jun 3, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Wednesday Jun 4, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Thursday Jun 5, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Friday Jun 6, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Saturday Jun 7, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Sunday Jun 8, 2025
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
- Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats!
- Sunday Jun 8, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Monday Jun 9, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in May & June
- Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and seashore.
- Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Friday Jun 13, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
- Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats!
- Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Monday Jun 16, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Friday Jun 20, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Guided Family Field Walks
- Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats!
- Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Monday Jun 23, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in May & June
- Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and seashore.
- Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Resident Birds of Cape Cod"
- Joan Flahive paints the resident birds who visit her backyard feeders, and who have come to feel like neighbors!
- Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
