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
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 July 23rd! Free w/Admission
Ambassador Wolf
Meet Michael LeBlanc, and his live wolf. Learn about wolves; their history, habitat and challenges. Reservations required.
James Prosek
Meet James Prozek, author, artist, conservationist & naturalist, who walks in the footsteps and customs of John J. Audubon. Friday, July 25th, 1 - 6pm. Read more for details!
Putting it on the Table: Spectacular Summertime Food
See what we are taking a bite out of this summer....
Inflatable Humpback Whale
Meet our new Inflatable Humpback Whale. Next visit Wednesday, July 30th. Advance Reservations Recommended!
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.
Free Fun Friday
Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation for their support of this special FREE day at CCMNH!
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!
Birdwatching for Beginners
Birdwatching for Beginners with Gretchen Moran Towers. Next opportunity is July 24th at 10am.
CRASH: A Tale of Two Species
The story of the red knot and the horseshoe crab is a living example of how every species is interconnected. Showing July 24th at 1pm. Free w/admission
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.
Nancy Ellen Craig
View the genius of Nancy Ellen Craig. Naturescape Gallery presents her art, June 1 - July 31.
Cape Cod Therapy Dogs
A canine treat for the whole family! Next opportunity, Saturday, August 16th at 1pm. Free w/museum admission.
Mark Preu
Mark Preu brings his Cape Cod nature photographs to our Naturescape Gallery, August 1st -31st.
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: Crash: A Tale of Two Species, July 24th 1pm
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.
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...
Putting it on the Table
Celebrate the local culinary. Talk and taste the nature of food. Check out our spectacular summertime events!
Digging Into the Past
A monthly lecture series featuring local Archaeology and History. Next program: Tuesday, August 20th at 2pm. Free w/Admission.
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.
