Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum

Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum We tell the stories of Wellfleet through research, collections and programs.

Opening day this year is June 19th! Our summer schedule will be: Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10am - 4pm. We can’t wait to sh...
05/14/2026

Opening day this year is June 19th! Our summer schedule will be: Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10am - 4pm. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on!

Join us Saturday, May 9th (1pm - 3pm) for our 5th Annual Banana Bash! Enjoy complimentary banana splits and homemade boa...
04/17/2026

Join us Saturday, May 9th (1pm - 3pm) for our 5th Annual Banana Bash! Enjoy complimentary banana splits and homemade boat races, while we learn about L.D. Baker bringing bananas to the U.S. and Jamaica’s many contributions to Wellfleet! 🇯🇲 🍌 Hope to see you there!

**FREE entry and participation, donations greatly appreciated**

Big things happening at the Museum! Last week, volunteer Bill Fox removed a wall in our costume room as a part of our on...
03/16/2026

Big things happening at the Museum! Last week, volunteer Bill Fox removed a wall in our costume room as a part of our ongoing renovations…we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on!

The Wellfleet fire lookout tower pictured here was built in 1960, replacing the 1927 structure. At 70’ it was slightly t...
02/17/2026

The Wellfleet fire lookout tower pictured here was built in 1960, replacing the 1927 structure. At 70’ it was slightly taller than the 67’ original. Due to its height, it attracted tourists and in 1927 over 2,000 people signed the guest book at the top!

Visit our pop-up exhibits from now until January 30th! Explore our relationship to marine mammals as it evolved from hu...
01/16/2026

Visit our pop-up exhibits from now until January 30th! Explore our relationship to marine mammals as it evolved from hunting to one focused on conservation and protection.

Now until January 30th, visit to see some of WHS&M’s art collection depicting a historical view of homes and landscapes...
01/15/2026

Now until January 30th, visit to see some of WHS&M’s art collection depicting a historical view of homes and landscapes in Wellfleet, paired with our mobile exhibit about the history of marine mammal strandings!

This Sunday , 4pm! Hope to see you there!
01/05/2026

This Sunday , 4pm! Hope to see you there!

Original Herring River site, August 1908.
12/02/2025

Original Herring River site, August 1908.

Find us in 2 weeks on Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm, for their annual Holiday Bazaar!
11/28/2025

Find us in 2 weeks on Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm, for their annual Holiday Bazaar!

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266 Main Street
Wellfleet, MA
02667

Telephone

+15083499157

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