Cape Cod's Nature Place
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Hours & Admission
WE ARE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO SNOW, SNOW AND MORE SNOW!! STAY WARM AND SAFE!
Science on the Street 2015
It's back.........................................Join the curious and have fun learning about STEM! Saturday, March 21, 2015 11am - 3pm. No reservations. $3 members/$5 nonmembers.
KidSummer Day Program
KidSummer 2015 runs June 29 - August 14. Online registration is open!!
Our Mission
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.
Cape Cod Therapy Dogs
The Therapy Dogs are BACK. Join them at 1pm, Saturday, March 7th! Free w/Museum admission.
Tuesday Tweets
Join our bird nerd, Gretchen Towers Moran, walk the trails and discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding. Next opportunity, March 10th at 9:30am.
Climate Change and Cape Cod
Mr. Stone will present the three primary problems facing Cape Cod and the Islands due to ongoing climate change.Saturday, March 14th 1pm Free w/Museum Admission
Birdwatching for Beginners
Birdwatching for Beginners with Gretchen Moran Towers. Next opportunity is March 19th at 10am.
Naturescape Gallery
Visit our Naturescape gallery, featuring local New England artists, whose work reflects the nature of the Northeast. Open during museum hours.
Nature Screen
Showing compelling, educational and visually stunning nature documentaries that inspire appreciation, curiosity and stewardship of our natural world and its inhabitants. Next showing: Leave it to Beavers March 8th at 1pm
The Gills Club
The next meeting of THE GILLS CLUB will be held at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Saturday,March 28th, 2015 at 10am. Call for reservations! 508 896 3867 x 133
Gardening for Life
Spring is on its way! Our successful garden series returns! Orchids on Cape Cod Sunday, March 22nd 1pm Free w/Museum admission!
Gray Whale
Walk thru the Gray Whale! Next visit is on the road at the Cambridge Science Festival, Saturday, April 18th.
Ambassador Wolf
This popular Wolf returns Sunday, April 19th. Shows at 11am and 1:30pm. Call early for reservations!!!
Museum Trail
There are dozens of extraordinary museums on Cape Cod spanning history, the arts and topics that define the peninsula, from maritime life to baseball.
Garden in the Woods Tour
Wednesday, June 10th 8am - 4pm Space limited !! Call for reservations by June 1st!
2015 Maritime History Symposium
19th Annual Cape Cod Maritime History Symposium Saturday, June 6, 2015 Call for reservations! 508 896 3867 x133
The Trails of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Please remember ...NO Dogs allowed on the Trails, May 1 - September 30 and NO DOGS allowed year round on Museum property.
Directions & Parking
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is a private, non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) designation. Although some trails are also town-owned, the three CCMNH parking lots are private property and restricted to Museum members, visitors, volunteers and staff. However, anyone wishing to access the trails but not enter the Museum can park at Drummer Boy Park down the street on 6A and walk to the trails.
