Cape Cod's Nature Place
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Nature Wars
Jim Sterba's incredible story of how wildlife comebacks turned backyards into battlegrounds.
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.
KidSummer 2013
KidSummer - instilling a sense of wonder and discovery to last a lifetime. Offers a range of programs for ages 3 to 15, encouraging learning and appreciation of the environment through age-appropriate, STEM-based curriculum and indoor/outdoor activities led by educators/naturalists.
Birdwatching for Beginners
Birdwatching for Beginners with Gretchen Moran Towers. Next opportunity is June 24th at 10am.
Mudflat Mania!
The first Mudflat Mania! of the season is Friday, June 28th at 10AM. Arrive 20 minutes ahead to register. No reservations taken.
WILD CARE: Cape Cod’s Emergency Wildlife Clinic
Stephanie Ellis, Executive Director of WILD CARE, speaks on Sunday, June 30 at 1 pm.
Red White and Blue Summer Fun
Fun for entire family. Multigenerational activities, inside and out! Click for daily activities schedule.
Tuesday Tweets
Join our expert,Gretchen Towers Moran, walk the trails and discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding. Next opportunity July 2nd at 9:30am.
Gentle Giants of Cape Cod Bay - The Ocean Sunfish and the Basking Shark
Gentle Giants of Cape Cod Bay – the Ocean Sunfish and the Basking Shark with Carol “Krill” Carson, President of the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance. Tuesday, July 2nd at 1pm.
On Pluto, Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's
Lisa Genova and Greg O'Brien talk about Alzheimer's Monday, July 22nd. Reservations required
Hear Cape Cod
Steve Wilkes shares his audio time capsule of the indigenous sounds of Cape Cod, July 25th at 1pm.
Ocean Fish
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present artist, author and naturalist, James Prosek Monday August 19, 2013.
Thank You Mill Stores
The Museum thanks the Mill Stores for providing us with picnic tables under our tent. Thousands of kids on school trips as well as our daily visitors will enjoy their generosity for years to come! Visit Mill Stores.com
Museum Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society
The first step of starting a local Massachusetts Archaeological Society Chapter is complete and we have been given permission to organize and draft chapter bylaws.
