Cape Cod's Nature Place
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Beginner BeeKeeping
February 5th, 12th, 18th, 26th 6-8pm Please Call Museum for Registration.
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.
Tuesday Tweets
Join our bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers, walk the trails and discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding. Next opportunity: January 15th at 9am.
Closed Winter Hiatus
Monday, December 31, 2018 to Friday, February 15, 2019 - Open for special programs only. Closed Winter Hiatus
The Gills Club
The Gills Club is an education initiative of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy dedicated to empowering the next generation of female shark scientists. Next meeting January 26 2019
Employment Opportunities
The Museum has a number of employment positions available, including KidSummer Counselors.
East Coast Therapy Dogs with Gina Hayes
Next visit is February 16th at 1pm. Free w/Museum Admission.
Support Our Sponsors
The Magic of S.T.E.M.
Attention all Muggles, Witches, and Wizards!. Join the fun as The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is transformed into a Magical World of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Monday, February 18th
Special Fx Wizard Adam Howard
February 18th 2pm Free with museum admission or $5.00 for lecture only.
Blood Drive
Blood Drive Thursday, February 20th 2019. 10am - 4pm to support Cape Cod Healthcare!
The Wonder of Birds
The Wonder of Birds, A Three Part Series with Naturalist, Author and Educator, Peter Trull, Saturdays, February 23, March 2 and March 9, 2019 10:30am-12pm.
Birdwatching for Beginners
Birdwatching for Beginners with Gretchen Moran Towers. Next opportunity is February 28th at 10am. Free w/Museum admission
Naturescape Gallery
Visit our Naturescape gallery, featuring local New England artists, whose work reflects the nature of the Northeast. Open during museum hours.
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.