Cape Cod's Nature Place
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Brewster Schools PTO Fundraiser
Help support the Brewster schools with an afternoon of sea creature fun! September 15th at 4pm
Mushrooming: Beyond the Basics
For the Advanced Mushroomer! September 16, 2018 at 1pm.
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.
Seeing Deeper into the World of the Great White Shark
Dr. Skomal's annual update is September 27th at 6pm. SOLD OUT!!
East Coast Therapy Dogs with Gina Hayes
Next visit is September 15th at 1pm. Free w/Museum Admission.
Drawing and Painting from Nature
This course is for adults interested in exploring this intersection of nature, art and expression. Beginners and all levels welcome. Next session September 20th at 9am
Shark Dive
Get as up close and personal with sharks in this stunning film by famed underwater cinematographer Andy Casagrande. September 20th at 1pm
The Gills Club
Special Event: Gills will have the opportunity to dissect a locally caught spiny dogfish shark with the help of local Gills Club Science Team members and educators. September 22, 2018 9:30am–11:30am.
Basking with Humpbacks
Join Todd McLeish on an entertaining journey to better understand the complex threats faced by Humpback Whales. September 22, 2018 at 1pm.
Support Our Sponsors
A New View of Olde Cape Cod: How LiDAR Lights up the Landscape
Would you like to see the Cape's landscape just as it was after the last major glacial advance? Explore that landscape with a new technique, called LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging. September 29, 2018 at 1pm.
Diary of a Hammerhead
A traveling mural exhibit from The Paly Foundation that focuses on the conservation of sharks. The exhibit will be at the Museum June 1 to September 30, 2018.
Lascaux: How to Save 18,000 Years of History
Learn about Lascaux, a complex cave famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings, and attempts to find a solution to preserve them for the future. This fantastic documentary takes us on this important journey! October 3rd & Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:30am.
Lunch ‘n Learn: Season of Dreams
Join author, poet and photographer Jonathan Wright for an illustrated lecture and readings from his latest book of poetry, Season of Dreams, Two Weeks Alone in the Peaked Hill Dunes. October 5, 2018 at 11:30am
Digging into the Past: The Underwater Archaeology of the Whydah
Join Archaeologist Marie Zahn from the Whydah Pirate Museum! Learn about pirates on Cape Cod with the true story of the Whydah! October 6th 11am-3pm
Birdwatching for Beginners
Birdwatching for Beginners with Gretchen Moran Towers. Next opportunity is October 11th at 10am. Free w/Museum admission
Wing Island Guided Walk
Join Archaeologist Dan Zoto for a guided walk of Wing Island. Learn the history of the island and its varied uses throughout the millennia. Saturday, October 13th, 10am
Artifact I.D. day
Join Archaeologist Dan Zoto and other members of the CCMNH Archaeology team. View artifacts from local excavations and bring your own artifacts for identification. October 13th, 12pm – 3pm
Tuesday Tweets
Join our bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers, walk the trails and discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding. Next opportunity: October 16th at 9am.
Lunch ‘n Learn: Conservation of the Lined Seahorse
David will talk about the natural history and current conservation efforts of the Lined Seahorse Hippocampus erectus. Friday, October 19, 2018 at 11:30am
The Disappearance of the PX-15
“The Disappearance of the PX-15” follows marine archaeologist James Delgado as he recovers the sub and reunites the surviving aquanauts to tell their fascinating stories of this secret mission.October 10th & Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 11:30am.
Lunch ‘n Learn: Vampires of New England
A very special Halloween Lunch ‘n Learn with Medievalist, Susan Jarek-Glidden, Ph.D. Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 12:30pm.
Naturescape Gallery
Visit our Naturescape gallery, featuring local New England artists, whose work reflects the nature of the Northeast. Open during museum hours. Now Showing: Sailors Valentine Coming in July: Cape Night Photography
Pave a Path to Nature Education
Help the Friends complete the Brick Path through the Bobbie Williams Garden to the door of the KidSummer Classroom!
Blood Drive
Blood Drive Thursday, October 10th, 2018. 10am - 4pm to support Cape Cod Healthcare!
Biomimicry
View the "What is Biomimicry?" video, created as part of the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network Teacher in Residence Program.
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. Unfortunately, the trails are not wheelchair accessible.
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Museum Trail
There are dozens of extraordinary Cape Cod museums spanning history, the arts and topics that define the peninsula, from maritime life to baseball.
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.