Museums and Galleries

Many museums and galleries have now reopened and are allowing visitors. Masks and social distancing are required, but art lovers can now view art “in real life.” Some museums also have online galleries. See Virtual Arts for more information.

A good source of information on what’s going on at Cape Cod museums is the Cape Cod Museum Trail, which contains a directory of Cape museums, a calendar of upcoming events, news about various museums, volunteer opportunities, and information on the celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrim landing in Plymouth–and their first landing on Cape Cod.

Falnouth Art Center

The Falmouth Art Center is open daily, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.

The Center offers a wide variety of classes and workshops for children and adults, as well as art exhibits in its several galleries.

Cotuit Center for the Arts

Cotuit Center for the Arts is currently offering virtual and streaming theatrical and musical performances, as well as virtual and in-person classes.

The gallery is open 10 AM to 4 PM Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. Admission to the gallery is free. 

Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Route 28
Cotuit, MA 02635.

For more information, visit artsonthecape.org or call 5088-428-0669.

Cahoon Museum of American Art

The Cahoon Museum is now open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 AM to 4 PM.

To ensure the safest and most welcoming experience, the museum asks visitors to pre-register as they are required to record a contact name and phone number and limit capacity. Drop-by visitors are welcome, space permitting.

Contact visitor services by phone or via email: info@cahoonmuseum.org | 508-428-7581, x0.

Cahoon Museum of American Art
4676 Falmouth Road
Cotuit, MA 02635

Falmouth Museums on the Green

The Falmouth Museums on the Green contain a treasure trove of stories and artifacts that tell the story of the town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. The museums overlook the Village Green where members of the Colonial militia practiced in the 1700s and sea captains built their homes. Two 18th-century houses display period furniture, fine art, textiles and rotating exhibits that provide a glimpse into the town’s rich historic past.

Visit https://museumsonthegreen.org/covid/ for detailed information on visiting the museum and on virtual .

Falmouth Museums on the Green
55 and 65 Palmer Avenue PO Box 174
Falmouth, MA 02540

Highfield Hall & Gardens

Highfield Hall & Gardens is a vibrant cultural center in a restored historic estate offering gallery exhibits, concerts, classes, and special events for children and adults. It is surrounded by restored gardens, peaceful walking trails and conservation land.

For more information visit: highfieldhallandgardens.org

For Visitor Information, visit: highfieldhallandgardens.org/visit-highfield/

Highfield Hall & Gardens
56 Highfield Drive
P.O. Box 494
Falmouth, MA 02541
(508) 495-1878 phone
(508) 495-0890 fax
info@highfieldhall.org

Woodruff’s Art Center

Woodruff’s Art Center is a locally owned and operated gallery, art supply store and custom frame shop in Mashpee Commons.

The gallery features changing exhibits by an array of established and emerging artists. Monthly events take place including meet-the-artist receptions, art demonstrations, lectures and workshops.

One North Market Street, Mashpee Commons (near Stop & Shop), Mashpee
508-477-5767
info@WoodruffsArtCenter.com