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
Daily Summer Attractions
- 🦋 Visit the Butterfly House (Daily through September 6)
- 🦋 Feed the Butterflies (Daily summer activity for ages 6+)
July Nature Programs
- 🌿 Guided Field Walks (Most days in July, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM)
- 🦀 Mudflat Mania! (Beginning July 9 through September 3)
- 🐦 Bird Walks
- 🌾 Salt Marsh Explorations
- 🌊 Nature Walks along the John Wing Trail
Children’s Programs
- 🧪 Science Rocks!
- 🥧 Mud Kitchen
- 🦋 Butterfly House Experiences
- 🌞 KidSummer Camp (June 29–August 14 for ages 4–15)
Wildlife Experiences
- 🦋 Visit the Butterfly House
- 🍯 Feed the Butterflies
- 🐢 Live Animal Exhibits
- 🐦 Osprey Cam Viewing
- 🌿 Explore the Museum Nature Trails
Museum Exhibits
- 🦀 Aquarium
- 🐠 Saltwater Aquarium
- 🐦 Bird Gallery
- 🦴 Natural History Exhibits
- 🌎 Interactive Science Exhibits
- 🌾 Marshview Room
2026 Admission prices
| MEMBERS | FREE |
| Adults (ages 13-64) | $16.00 |
| Seniors (age 65+) | $13.00 |
| Children (ages 3-12) | $10.00 |
| Children (age 2 and under) | FREE |
| MA Teachers w/current MTA card | FREE |
| Active Military and Immediate Family | FREE |
| Veterans with ID | FREE |
Hours
Summer 2026 Hours:
Daily 10am -3pm
Last admission 2:30pm
CLOSED Saturday, July 4th & Monday, September 7th
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
869 Main Street/Route 6A · Brewster, MA 02631 :: 508.896.3867
