Cape Cod's Nature Place
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
KidSummer Day Program
KidSummer 2015 runs June 29 - August 14. Online registration opens February 1, 2015 There is a special EXTRA discount available to Museum members before January 30th, if you call 508-896-3867 x 133.
Museum Trail
There are dozens of extraordinary museums on Cape Cod spanning history, the arts and topics that define the peninsula, from maritime life to baseball.
Science on the Street 2015
It's back.........................................Join the curious and have fun learning about STEM! Saturday, March 21, 2015 11am - 3pm. No reservations. $3 members/$5 nonmembers.
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.
Hours & Admission
The Museum will be closed December 31, 2014 until February 14, 2015, except for special programs.
Beginning Beekeeping
George Mulhebach teaches you to be your own beekeeper! Classes start March 4th. Call 508 896 3867 x133 to register!
The Gills Club
The next meeting of THE GILLS CLUB will be held at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at 10am. Call for reservations! 508 896 3867 x 133
Tuesday Tweets
Join our bird nerd, Gretchen Towers Moran, walk the trails and discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding. Next opportunity, February 10th at 9:30am.
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: Love in the Animal Kingdom February 14th at 1pm
Ambassador Wolf
This popular Wolf returns Monday, February 16th. Shows at 11am and 1:30pm. Call early for reservations!!!
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 February 17th! Free w/Admission
Inflatable Humpback Whale
Meet our new Inflatable Humpback Whale. Next visit February 19th. Advance Reservations Required! Spaces limited to 20 per time slot. Because of the educational content level, this program is restricted to ages 5 and up.
Birdwatching for Beginners
Birdwatching for Beginners with Gretchen Moran Towers. Next opportunity is February 20th at 10am.
Naturescape Gallery
Visit our Naturescape gallery, featuring local New England artists, whose work reflects the nature of the Northeast. Open during museum hours.
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.
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.
