Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH 2:30PM learn how the MA Division of Marine Fisheries monitors the abundance of horseshoe crabs, along with the state of our horseshoe crab fisheries.

DAILY THIS SUMMER our Butterfly House gives visitors the chance to see and experience butterflies up close and personal.

DAILY THIS SUMMER feed butterflies and watch them up close as they drink! What a great nature experience and photo opportunity! Ages 6+ Closes at noon Saturday & Sunday.

THANKS TO YOU, we are proud to announce that we received 4 Cape Cod Life GOLD awards and 2 SILVER awards!

THURSDAYS, JUNE 26TH - AUGUST 28TH 9AM join CCMNH Animal Care experts on a private feeding tour of the Museum’s Aquarium before it opens to the public

Explore the events happening at our East Sandwich location, Thornton Burgess Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen

Join one of our naturalists for opportunities THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28TH and learn about the various plants, animals, habitats, & other ecological features along the John Wing Trail.

Do you have experience working with animals? Do enjoy sharing your knowledge with the public? Join our team as a part-time, year-round Animal Care Associate.

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 25TH & 25TH 9:30AM Join Karl Fryzel and explore the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH 10:30AM, join us for a walk that becomes a meditation through which you can experience your deep interconnectedness with nature and the forest.

JUNE 30TH - AUGUST 15TH 2025 8:30AM-12:30PM General Registration is open online, classes are filling fast! Space is still available for 10-15 year olds! Come explore nature!

OPPORTUNITIES MONDAYS - FRIDAYS Dozens of hands-on activities and fun ways to explore, build, tinker, and discover how science shapes our world.