Falmouth Museums on the Green

Falmouth Museums on the Green Falmouth Historical Society & Museum on a beautiful 2 acre campus featuring two 18th-century houses, a 19th century barn, and Cultural Center.

Rotating Exhibits, events, walking tours, house tours, & rentals. The Falmouth Historical Society's mission is to preserve, present, celebrate, and share the history of the Cape Cod town of Falmouth through collections, educational programs, interpretive exhibits and Museums on the Green. In accordance with its mission, the Falmouth Historical Society owns and operates Museums on the Green, locate

d on a two-acre complex in the heart of historic Falmouth Village. Two 18th century houses showcase period furnishings, fine arts, handmade quilts and samplers. Special exhibits depict Falmouth's 19th century maritime industries, the practice of pre-Civil War medicine, and the life of Katharine Lee Bates, Falmouth-born author of "America the Beautiful."

✨We OPEN for the season Friday! Our NEW Exhibition will also be opening on June 5th, "Resistance & Resilience: The Road ...
06/02/2026

✨We OPEN for the season Friday!

Our NEW Exhibition will also be opening on June 5th, "Resistance & Resilience: The Road From The Revolution In Falmouth, 1779–1850."

🌐More info can be found on our website

🏡Museum open hours: Mon, Tues, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-4pm.
Docent-led house tours on the hour. Many self-guided exhibits.
Free admission, open June 5 - October 16, 2026.

🚶🏽‍♀️Walking Tours start June 6th:
Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat at 10:30am, please arrive by 10:15am at the Hallett Barn, registration not required. Free, suggested donation of $5/pp.
🚶Monday - Locust Street
🚶🏾‍♀️Tuesday & Saturday - Village Green
🚶🏼‍♂️Friday - rotating, check website
June 12th & 26th - Old Burying Ground Graveyard Walking Tour, registration required.

As I write this from my office at Museums on the Green, I can hear the excitement of Falmouth third graders downstairs v...
05/31/2026

As I write this from my office at Museums on the Green, I can hear the excitement of Falmouth third graders downstairs visiting the c. 1730 Conant House on a school field trip. One child exclaimed, “This place is so cool,” while another gasped, “Wow, is that a parrot?” To me, that is the sound of history coming alive. It is why this place matters.

Museums are places of discovery and curiosity. They create moments of wonder that can stay with a person for a lifetime. I still remember visiting the historic Winslow House in Marshfield, Massachusetts when I was seven years old with my family. I fell in love with the creaking floors, the aged wallpaper, the portraits watching from the walls, and the unmistakable feeling of stepping into the past. That experience shaped my life and ultimately led me into museum work.

For many of these students, their visit to the Falmouth Historical Society may be their very first experience in a historic museum. We hope it sparks something lasting: a connection to history, a sense of stewardship, and an understanding that preserving the past matters. Every year, we welcome every third grader in the Falmouth Public Schools to Museums on the Green free of charge. These educational programs receive no government or state funding. They are made possible entirely through the generosity of supporters like you.

As we reflect on the nation’s founding and prepare for America 250, we are reminded that philanthropy and civic engagement have always been central to the American story. Supporting local museums, education, and cultural preservation is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in our community and future generations.

This spring, I hope you will consider making a gift to support the Falmouth Historical Society's appeal and our educational mission. A contribution of $250 in honor of America 250 would be especially meaningful, though gifts of every size make a difference. Your support helps ensure that the next generation will continue to discover, explore, and care about the history that surrounds them.

Thank you for your continued support, we truly appreciate it.

Rachel Lovett, Executive Director

Another group tour came for a visit this week. They were a group of college friends, specifically interested in learning...
05/30/2026

Another group tour came for a visit this week. They were a group of college friends, specifically interested in learning more about Katharine Lee Bates. We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us!

If you have a group that would like a private tour, contact us for more information.

"Dear Rachel, Meg, and Len,

It is with heartfelt gratitude, Rachel, that our Wellesley team sends you HUGE THANKS — and JOY — for arranging such an outstanding and personalized introduction to the Katharine Lee Bates archives collection AND walking tour of her unique life’s history in Falmouth. We deeply appreciate your effort on our behalf to pull together this rare opportunity while we were in town before the seasonal opening. What a fabulous and informative afternoon!

It was a perfect idea to meet first with you, Meg, to gain a perspective of Katharine’s life through your extensive expertise and knowledge of the readings, archives and artifacts in the collection. Your commentary about the written materials and historical relics we viewed provided the introduction to KLB, and set the tone for learning more about her fascinating life. It was a double-y significant enjoyment to learn of your card-carrying membership in Katharine’s — and our — Wellesley sisterhood!

And Len, your fabulous walking tour of KLB’s life in the Village is as much an honor to her as it was a thrill to our group to step into her pathways and gain a greater understanding of her life and contributions to her community, to Wellesley, and to the world. We loved your interesting and enthusiastic commentary while walking along and at each “stop" that provided an excellent word-picture of Katharine’s life in her home town. It was extra meaningful to pause periodically and share the reading of Katharine’s poignant poetry — thank you for including these unique interludes.

And last, but not least, we send a friendly hello to Margaret, having met her in the office that day while working her volunteer shift.

Best wishes to you all for continued success with Museums on the Green and the Falmouth Historical Society!

With warm regards and deepest appreciation from us all."

June starts next week! 👀 If you're looking for fun things to do, come learn some local history - we have something for e...
05/29/2026

June starts next week! 👀 If you're looking for fun things to do, come learn some local history - we have something for everyone!

🏡The museum opens for the season on June 5th, come view our new exhibition, take a walking tour, house tour or join us at one of our events!

🌐More info & tickets can be found on our website

Thursday, June 4th, 4pm
📜Exhibition Opening Reception for Members: "Resistance & Resilience: The Road from the American Revolution in Falmouth, 1779-1850"

Friday, June 5th, 10am-2pm
🏡 Opening Day for the summer season!

Friday, June 5th, 1:30pm - sold out **more dates in Sept & Oct**
🚲Pedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society

Tuesday, June 9th & 27th 11am
🌷Tour the Gardens at the Museums on the Green this Summer

Thursday, June 11th, 4:30pm
✍Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest

June 12th & 26th, 5:30pm
🚶🏽‍♀️Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings Historical Walking Tour

Saturday, June 27th, 4pm
🎨Creating a Commemorative Painting – Celebrating the Falmouth Historical Society’s 125th!

🏡Museum open hours:
Mon, Tues, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Docent-led house tours on the hour. Many self-guided exhibits. Free admission, open June 5 - October 16, 2026.
https://museumsonthegreen.org/visit-us/hours-and-directions/

🚶Walking Tours:
Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat at 10:30am, please arrive by 10:15am at the Hallett Barn, no registration required. Free, suggested donation of $5/pp.
Monday - Locust Street
Tuesday & Saturday - Village Green
Friday - rotating, check website
June 12th & 26th - Old Burying Ground Graveyard Walking Tour, register in advance required.
https://museumsonthegreen.org/2022-historic-walking-tours/

Sip, savor, and celebrate ✨ 🥂 Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit, July 25th, 5-8pmChampagne toasts, live musical...
05/29/2026

Sip, savor, and celebrate ✨ 🥂 Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit, July 25th, 5-8pm

Champagne toasts, live musical performances by the Bart Weisman Jazz trio and the Cape Cod String Quartet, and an unforgettable open-air setting await.

Secure your place at this premier summer benefit.

🎟Tickets: https://museumsonthegreen.org/event/champagne-for-the-campaign-summer-benefit/

It's installation day! 🖼 Our latest exhibition is starting to take shape with the help of staff & volunteers. Any guesse...
05/28/2026

It's installation day! 🖼 Our latest exhibition is starting to take shape with the help of staff & volunteers. Any guesses what our Research Manager is putting into the case? 👀 Come explore next week!

New Exhibition Opening on June 5th: "Resistance & Resilience: The Road from the American Revolution in Falmouth, 1779-1850" is Part II of our exhibition that started last year.

Museum open hours:
June 5 - October 16, 2026
Mon, Tues, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-4pm.
Docent-led house tours on the hour. Many self-guided exhibits. Free admission.
https://museumsonthegreen.org/visit-us/hours-and-directions/

Posing as desperadoes, but they're just hometown guys Elmer Landers, Willis Moody, and Hubbard Swift (in back) and Jimmy...
05/28/2026

Posing as desperadoes, but they're just hometown guys Elmer Landers, Willis Moody, and Hubbard Swift (in back) and Jimmy Lumbert (in front). Picture was taken around 1920 at the West Falmouth railroad station.

✨Who's coming to visit on opening day for the 2026 season -June 5th?! Our NEW Exhibition will also be opening on June 5t...
05/27/2026

✨Who's coming to visit on opening day for the 2026 season -June 5th?!

Our NEW Exhibition will also be opening on June 5th, "Resistance & Resilience: The Road From The Revolution In Falmouth, 1779–1850."

🌐More info can be found on our website

🏡Museum open hours: Mon, Tues, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-4pm.
Docent-led house tours on the hour. Many self-guided exhibits.
Free admission, open June 5 - October 16, 2026.

🚶🏽‍♀️Walking Tours:
Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat at 10:30am, please arrive by 10:15am at the Hallett Barn, registration not required. Free, suggested donation of $5/pp.
🚶Monday - Locust Street
🚶🏾‍♀️Tuesday & Saturday - Village Green
🚶🏼‍♂️Friday - rotating, check website
June 12th & 26th - Old Burying Ground Graveyard Walking Tour, registration required.

✨We're so excited to open for the 2026 season on June 5th! Come see our NEW Exhibition opening on June 5th, "Resistance ...
05/26/2026

✨We're so excited to open for the 2026 season on June 5th!

Come see our NEW Exhibition opening on June 5th, "Resistance & Resilience: The Road From The Revolution In Falmouth, 1779–1850."

🌐More info & tickets can be found on our website

Schedule for June 4th - 6th

Thursday, June 4th
📜4pm - Exhibition Opening Reception for Members

Friday, June 5th
🏡10am-2pm - Opening Day - Discover all we have to offer!
🚴‍♀️ 1:30pm - Pedal Through the Past: Bike Tour (sold out)

Saturday, June 6th
🏡10am-4pm - Museum Open
🚶🏽‍♀️ 10:30am - Village Green Historical Walking Tour

Address

55 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA
02540

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15085484857

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