Cape Cod's Nature Place
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Family Drawing
A multigenerational opportunity to enjoy art and nature with your family! Saturdays starting June 28th
Inflatable Humpback Whale
Meet our new Inflatable Humpback Whale. Next visit Wednesday, July 30th. Advance Reservations Recommended!
Gray Whale
Walk thru the Gray Whale! Find out why they are extinct in the Atlantic and alive and well in the Pacific. Next visit is August 13th! Free w/Admission
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.
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.
Mudflat Mania!
Dig! Splash! Discover! Find out what really lives in the sand and mud at low tide. Join our guides for a family friendly walk on the flats!
Nancy Ellen Craig
View the genius of Nancy Ellen Craig. Naturescape Gallery presents her art, June 1 - July 31.
Nature Knowledge
Check your nature IQ! Monday thru Friday at 11:30am and 1:00 pm Free w/Museum Admission. June 23rd to August 29th
Tuesday Tweets
Join our bird nerd, Gretchen Towers Moran, walk the trails and discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding. Next opportunity, July 29th at 9:30am.
Mark Preu
Mark Preu brings his Cape Cod nature photographs to our Naturescape Gallery, August 1st -31st.
Cape Cod Therapy Dogs
A canine treat for the whole family! Next opportunity, Saturday, August 16th at 1pm. Free w/museum admission.
Digging Into the Past
A monthly lecture series featuring local Archaeology and History. Next program: Tuesday, August 20th at 2pm. Free w/Admission.
Birdwatching for Beginners
Birdwatching for Beginners with Gretchen Moran Towers. Next opportunity is August 21st at 10am.
KidSummer Day Program
Online registration is open and classes are filling up fast! KidSummer 2014 runs June 30 - August 15.
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: At the Edge of Space August 11th 1pm.
Free Fun Friday
Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation for their support of this special FREE day at CCMNH!
Seaside LeMans
The Museum is excited to have been chosen as a beneficiary of the Davenport Companies, 14th Annual 2014 Seaside Le Mans race! We are honored to be part of this event that includes...
Museum Awards
Thank you for your votes! We are celebrating 60 years and appreciate the support of our members, visitors and locals!!!
OspreyCam
Babies in the nest! Keep watch on the progress as the Osprey camera keeps the perch and nest on view.
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.
Naturescape Gallery
Visit our Naturescape gallery, featuring local New England artists, whose work reflects the nature of the Northeast. Open during museum hours.
Putting it on the Table
Celebrate the local culinary. Talk and taste the nature of food. Check out our spectacular summertime events!
The Gills Club
The next meeting of THE GILLS CLUB will be held at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 10am.
