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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.
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Events
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 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...''
- Wednesday Aug 27, 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 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...''
- Thursday Aug 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...''
- Friday Aug 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...''
- Saturday Aug 30, 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 31, 2025
Naturescape Gallery presents "The City & the Sand"
- A display of watercolor paintings capturing the beauty of both the natural Cape Cod environment and the bustling Boston streets.
- Wednesday Sep 3, 2025
The Silver Science Speaker Series presents: Frontiers in Cooperative Ocean Monitoring
- Representatives from NOAA Fisheries, the Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman’s Alliance & Lowell Instruments, LLC come together to talk about their project.
- Thursday Sep 4, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in September and October
- Explore the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore.
- Sunday Sep 7, 2025
September Guided Family Field Walks
- Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats right in our backyard!
- Sunday Sep 7, 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 Sep 7, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in September and October
- Explore the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore.
- Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
September Guided Family Field Walks
- Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats right in our backyard!
- Sunday Sep 14, 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 Sep 14, 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 Sep 21, 2025
September Guided Family Field Walks
- Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats right in our backyard!
- Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in September and October
- Explore the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore.
- Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
September Guided Family Field Walks
- Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats right in our backyard!
- Sunday Sep 28, 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 Sep 28, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in September and October
- Explore the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore.
- Wednesday Oct 8, 2025
Bird Walk & Talk in September and October
- Explore the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore.
- Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
The Silver Science Speaker Series presents "Snowy Owls: Visitors from the North"
- Learn about the journey of Snowy Owls from the Arctic to the shores of Cape Cod and how our Cape community can contribute to owl safety and survival.
- Thursday Oct 23, 2025