Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster MA
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is located in Brewster on Cape Cod Their mission is to encourage and advance understanding of our natural environment through discovery and learning. This museum is great place to spend a day during your Cape Cod summer vacation. It is also the perfect rainy day adventure!
There are two floors of exhibits about the flora and fauna of Cape Cod, including exhibits on whales, birds, and coastal change, and several small aquarium holding different species of fish, frogs, turtles and snakes. The displays are interactive and geared to kids.
The Museum also has a library and gift Shop. Three nature trails meander through woodland, salt marsh or on the shore of Cape Cod Bay and guided field walks are offered year round, daily in summer. Lectures and workshops on natural history topics are offered year round, and there are special programs for children, as well as school vacation programs and KidSummer, to engage them in nature. They do have special school programs as well as scout programs that available year round. During July and August they have weekly Family nature programs.
During the summer months June 1st through September 30th the museum is open every day from 9:30-4pm. It is opened limited hours for through the rest of the year.
Upcoming Special events
Celebrate Earth Day all week long with family fun activities!
Saturday, April 15- Friday, April 21, 2023 10am – 3pm
Reptiles Rock!
Saturday, April 15th 1:30pm
$15 per person
Tickets
A fun and informative hands-on presentation by a Rainforest Reptile herpetologist with 4 larger animals including a large tortoise, a large lizard, a 9 to 10 ft. boa or python, and, of course, the American alligator. PLUS, a mini zoo with bugs, frogs, snakes, and lizards!
Mixology
Sunday, April 16th 10:15am-2:15pm
Included w/ Museum admission
Registration required please call 508.896.3867 x 133
Get messy with science! Explosions of experiments, hands-on activities, and demonstrations that encourage kids to ask questions that pique their interest in science!
Nature Printing with artist Leslie Kramer
Monday, April 17th 11am-1pm
Included with Museum Admission
This is a Drop-In Program
Make colorful nature prints using dried leaves, flowers, and ferns with water-based paints to create a design on a gelli plate. Place paper on top and rub to make your print! All non-toxic materials are provided.
Age appropriate 6 and up.
Soap Bubble Science
Tuesday, April 18th 10:45am-2:15pm
Included with Museum Admission
Registration required please call 508.896.3867 x 133
What is a bubble, what is inside? Learn why they look like rainbows and POP. Come experiment!
The Inflatable Humpback Whale
Wednesday, April 19th 10:45am–1:45pm
Included with Museum Admission
Space is limited to 20 per time slot.
Registration required please call 508.896.3867 x 133
Learn all about the magnificent 44-foot Humpback Whale, their behavior, and habits from the inside out! Our CCMNH naturalist, Mike Harnett, will present a 20-minute program and participants will have an opportunity to see this amazing whale from the inside out! An extraordinary journey!
Due to the educational level and content, this exhibit is restricted to ages 5 and up.
Walk Through Gray Whale
Thursday, April 20th 10am-2:30pm
Included with Museum Admission
Registration not required
Walk through the amazing Gray Whale and find out why it is extinct in the in the Atlantic and alive and well in the Pacific with CCMNH Volunteers, Gerry and Karen Beetham. An extraordinary journey!
The Inflatable Whales are generously funded by The Bilezikian Family Foundation
Guided Family Field Walks
Included with Museum Admission
Registration not required
Monday, April 17th 12pm
Tuesday, April 18th 1pm
Wednesday, April 19th 1:30pm
Thursday, April 20th 10am
Friday, April 21st 10am
Admission
2023 Admission Prices
MEMBERS FREE
Adults (ages 13-64) $15.00
Seniors (age 65+) $12.00
Children (ages 3-12) $7.00
Children (age 2 and under) FREE
MA Teachers w/current MTA card FREE
Active Military and Immediate Family
FREE
Veterans with ID
FREE
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
869 Main Street/Route 6A · Brewster, MA 02631 :: 508.896.3867
