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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. The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History integrates the three strands of its...more

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869 Main Street, Route 6A, Brewster, MA 02631

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jacquelinelO6854WH

Sheridan, Wyoming

336

Reviewed 7 January 2019 via mobile

Hands on experience!!

Take your time to go through here! Fun time!! Employees and volunteers are incredible in their knowledge. Well worth the cover charge and for a good cause!!

Date of experience: November 2018

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Fran L

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Reviewed 12 December 2018 via mobile

Great place to bring the kids

It's a lively small museum with great displays. A good alternative to the beach! They also have lots of special activities during the summer. Mud Flat mania, of of my favorites!

Date of experience: July 2018

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CaitlinH_12

Liverpool, United Kingdom

11727

Reviewed 24 October 2018 via mobile

Every member of 3G family enjoyed this

There was something for everyone. An excellent film about aquanauts. Games and exhibits. Fabulous aquarium with very knowledgable volunteers who kept our boys and our parents and indeed ourselves highly interested and educated. Because it was raining they made special provision for us to eat...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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bruce b

philadelphia PA

5220

Reviewed 19 September 2018

great walk out to the beach

Nice museum and a great walk through the marsh to a private beach (though it can't be done at high tide.

Date of experience: September 2018

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Travelingover50

Sandwich, Massachusetts

31364

Reviewed 18 September 2018 via mobile

Hidden treasures

We loved this museum! Interesting exhibits. Hands on exsperiences were equally interesting. It’s small and easy to navigate. We enjoyed the knowledgeable people that we encountered here . The butterfly house was a bonus! The real treasure here though, is the magnificent beach trail behind...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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4myviewtoo

Reading, Pennsylvania

5922

Reviewed 17 September 2018

Much more than expected

Our main purpose for visiting this Museum was to walk the John Wing Trail to the beach. We enjoyed crossing the foot bridge and taking a short walk through nature. We were not sure how interested we would be in the various exhibits, which we...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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JoAnne N

Pembroke, Massachusetts

21

Reviewed 14 September 2018 via mobile

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I wasn't too enthusiastic when my husband suggested this museum. However, I was very pleasantly surprised. The museum is well maintained and contains a wide variety of animal and plant exhibits. There were docents in every room eager, but not overwhelmingly so, to share their...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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159sabas

Parsippany, New Jersey

2

Reviewed 31 August 2018 via mobile

Great

Small but fun for kids, enough for two hours,no need for stroller because its a small place, we had so Much fun with play the puzzle games, and to watch butterflies

Date of experience: August 2018

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run4fun122

Brewster, Massachusetts

8211

Reviewed 29 August 2018

Great for kids

Awesome place ! You can walk out to the Bay to explore and then check ou the museum & Butterfly room. Great place to bring kids. Staff is very helpful & informative.

Date of experience: August 2018

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sallybullard5

Brewster, Massachusetts

2

Reviewed 27 August 2018

A NOT TO BE MISSED experience for all ages!

Everything about the museum - from Nature Walks and Mudflat Mania to the beekeeping experience and the butterfly house, as well as the informative and interesting museum exhibits, - is engaging for a variety of ages. The programming is interesting and informative. Even the gift...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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Steve F

Are dogs allowed on grounds?

21 May 2017|

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Service dogs welcome IN the museum, but not on the grounds during school field trips.

vel51

What is the admission price?

19 April 2017|

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From the website: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Cape Cod's Nature Place The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Today's Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CCMNH on Facebook CCMNH on Twitter DONATE NOW Go THE MUSEUM PROGRAMS... More

From the website: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Cape Cod's Nature Place The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Today's Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CCMNH on Facebook CCMNH on Twitter DONATE NOW Go THE MUSEUM PROGRAMS CALENDAR PLAN A VISIT STEAM EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP VOLUNTEERS CONTACT US Home > Plan a Visit Hours & Admission Directions & Parking Group Visits General Information Request Form The Trails Visit FAQ School Visits Planning a Class Visit Programs Rates Request Form The Trails Hours & Admission April S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Saturday, April 01, 2017 to Sunday, May 28, 2017 - Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday, April 17, 2017 to Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - Open Monday and Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 30, 2017 to Sunday, September 03, 2017 - Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 05, 2017 to Sunday, October 01, 2017 - Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 04, 2017 to Saturday, December 23, 2017 - Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday, December 31, 2017 to Friday, February 16, 2018 - Open for special programs only. The Museum is closed Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day Monday, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day. The Museum will also be open at other times for classes, workshops, volunteer gatherings, group visits and special events. The schedule is subject to change without notice so please check our Homepage for changes or call 508.896.3867. Admission The Butterfly House is included in Admission, June 1st - September 3rd. Butterfly Feeding Reservations are an additional charge and those reservations for June - August feedings may be made starting April 3, 2017. Call 508 896 3867 x133 THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE IS OPEN JUNE 1st - SEPTEMBER 3rd. • Adults: ages 13 - 64 $15.00 • Seniors: age 65+ $10.00 • Children: ages 3 -12 $6.00 • Children: age 2 and under FREE • MA Teachers w/current MTA card FREE • Active Military and Immediate Family FREE w/ID • IFAW Staff: Free w/staff ID and IFAW members 50% off Admission Cape Cod Museum of Natural History “Cape Cod's Nature Place” 869 Main Street (Route 6A), Brewster, MA 02631