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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
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
Bird Carving Demonstrations with Stephen C. Rich
- Observe a rare demonstration: transforming a simple block of wood into a beautiful bird!
- 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!
- Monday Jun 16, 2025
Weekday 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.
- 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
A Celebration of International Horseshoe Crab Day
- Horseshoe crab arts & crafts, fun hands-on interactive learning activities, a Museum scavenger hunt and sweet treats available at the Local Scoop truck!
- 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
Amazing Animal Ambassadors UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: Mammals
- Open a whole new world of wonder, spark a lifelong love of animals, and create a treasured memory for your child with Bethany's Amazing Animal Ambassadors.
- 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
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 26, 2025
Nature Screen presents "Season of the Osprey"
- Follow a pair of ospreys over the course of one summer, as they fend off enemies, catch hundreds of fish, and raise their tiny chicks.
- Thursday Jun 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!
- Friday Jun 27, 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 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!
- Sunday Jun 29, 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 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!
- Monday Jun 30, 2025
“You, Me, Trees & the Sea” with Puppets, Paul & Mary
- Join Puppets, Paul & Mary for are an interactive show about environmental awareness and how we can all take care of You, Me, Trees and the Sea!
- Monday Jun 30, 2025
Forest Bathing Meditation Walks: July 2025
- Immerse yourself in the unique environments of marsh, creek, forest and beach surrounding the Museum and learn to pay attention in a new way with meditations.
- Tuesday Jul 1, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Wednesday Jul 2, 2025
The Inflatable 44’ Humpback Whale
- Learn all about the magnificent 44-foot Humpback Whale, its behavior, and habits from the inside out!
- Wednesday Jul 2, 2025
The Inflatable Walk-Through Gray Whale!
- Come walk through this amazing creature and learn all about its behavior and habits from the inside out with our CCMNH volunteers.
- Thursday Jul 3, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Thursday Jul 3, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Friday Jul 4, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Saturday Jul 5, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Sunday Jul 6, 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 Jul 6, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Monday Jul 7, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
A Forest Bathing Meditation Walk as a Writing Retreat
- Channel the creativity inspired by immersive nature meditations into writing
- Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
Amazing Animal Ambassadors: Up Close & Personal
- Open a whole new world of wonder, spark a lifelong love of animals, and create a treasured memory for your child with Amazing Animal Ambassadors!
- Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Wednesday Jul 9, 2025
The Inflatable 44’ Humpback Whale
- Learn all about the magnificent 44-foot Humpback Whale, its behavior, and habits from the inside out!
- Wednesday Jul 9, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Wild about Wildlife!
- Learn about native wildlife and what you can do to help protect local animal species with wildlife rehabilitator Alyssa Giaquinto and Bella, the Barn Owl.
- Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Friday Jul 11, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Sunday Jul 13, 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 Jul 13, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Monday Jul 14, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
The Inflatable 44’ Humpback Whale
- Learn all about the magnificent 44-foot Humpback Whale, its behavior, and habits from the inside out!
- Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Friday Jul 18, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Sunday Jul 20, 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 Jul 20, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Monday Jul 21, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Amazing Animal Ambassadors in July & August
- Open a whole new world of wonder, spark a lifelong love of animals, and create a treasured memory for your child with Bethany Boucher and her Amazing Animals!
- Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
The Inflatable 44’ Humpback Whale
- Learn all about the magnificent 44-foot Humpback Whale, its behavior, and habits from the inside out!
- Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Friday Jul 25, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Sunday Jul 27, 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 Jul 27, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Monday Jul 28, 2025
“You, Me, Trees & the Sea” with Puppets, Paul & Mary
- Join Puppets, Paul & Mary for are an interactive show about environmental awareness and how we can all take care of You, Me, Trees and the Sea!
- Monday Jul 28, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
The Inflatable 44’ Humpback Whale
- Learn all about the magnificent 44-foot Humpback Whale, its behavior, and habits from the inside out!
- Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Friday Aug 1, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Saturday Aug 2, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Sunday Aug 3, 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 Aug 3, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Monday Aug 4, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Tuesday Aug 5, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Wednesday Aug 6, 2025
The Inflatable 44’ Humpback Whale
- Learn all about the magnificent 44-foot Humpback Whale, its behavior, and habits from the inside out!
- Wednesday Aug 6, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Thursday Aug 7, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Friday Aug 8, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Saturday Aug 9, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "Gardens & Beaches" by Eve Aspinwall
- ''Like the beach, the garden changes every day and every year, and yet, the underlying rhythms remain the same. Softly undulating swaths of color and light...''
- Sunday Aug 10, 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 Aug 10, 2025
