Village Green Museums:

Falmouth Historical Society Museums

www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.com
508-548-4857
Admission to museums: $4

In the Village green, the Julia Wood House and the Conant House are maintained by the Falmouth Historical society, and guided tours of the homes as well as walking tours of the surrounding area.

Julia Wood House

Built in 1790, the Julia Wood house brings back colonial days with antique furnishings, clothes, and toys. There is also an authentic doctor’s office, which contains the equipment of the house’s first owner, who helped with the vaccination against smallpox.
 

Conant House

Located next to the Julia Wood House, the Conant House is also maintained by the Falmouth Historical Society. Built in 1794, the house contains a library with authentic books from the time, military items, as well as seafaring and whaling memorabilia.

Congregational Church

The church, constructed in 1796 by the Quakers, is located in the town green.

Charles D. and Margaret K Spohr Garden

Fells Road (off of Oyster Pond Road)

This privately owned garden is free for public viewing, and is located on Oyster pond. There are three acres of daffodils, rhododendrons, azaleas, and other plants.
 

Marine Biological Laboratory and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Library

7 Marine Biological Laboratory Street (off of Water Street)www.mbl.edu

In order to see the library at the institute, you need to take the one-hour tour, offered from June to August. You’ll be able not only to see the library but view a slide show and visit the laboratory. There is an extensive collection on marine, biological, and ecological books, journals, and data in the library.
 

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

15 School Street
508-289-2663
www.whoi.edu
admission: $2 suggested donation

Although most of the institution’s campus is located outside of the village, the WHOI Exhibit Center is open to the public for viewing the various exhibits they offer. The institute also operates some research vessels and even the Alvin, which was used in the discovery and exploration of the Titanic. Call for one hour walking tours of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
 

National Marine Fisheries Service Aquarium

Albatross and Water Street
508-495-2267
www.nefsc.nmfs.govnefsc/aquarium
admission: free  

Explore marine life including fish, crabs, lobster, sea urchins, and even seals. One of the oldest aquariums in the nation, there are many educational activities and interesting exhibits…it’s great for adults and children, who will enjoy the hands-on activities.
 

Woods Hole Historical Museum

578 Woods Hole Road
508-548-7270

This small museum contains model ships, a model of the town in the 19^th century, old ships logs and related memorabilia, and free walking tours part from the museum in the summer.

Located across from the Marsha’s Vineyard Ferry parking lot.
 

Nobska Light

Nobska Light, located on Church Street, was constructed in 1876. Check out the great views of the Vineyard from the lighthouse; although it is not open to the public, there are occasionally tours offered.
 

Ashumet Holly and Wildlife Sanctuary

286 Ashumet Road, East Falmouth
508-362-1426
www.massaudubon.org
admission: $4

Acres upon acres of plants and nature as well as walking trails characterize this wildlife sanctuary, with its 45 acres of donated land.
 

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Route 28, Waquoit
508-457-0495
www.waquoitbayreserve.org

The Waquoit Bay National Esuarine Research Reserve includes thousands of acres of estuary and South Cape Beach. There are walking trails which travel over marshes and an indoor exhibit area that includes interactive learning activities.
 

Tony Andrews Farm

349 Meetinghouse Road, East Falmouth
508-548-4717

Fall hayrides and pumpkin picking, pick your own strawberries, peas, beans, and tomatoes are offered in addition to a farm stand.
 

Coonamessett Farm

277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth
508-563-2560
www.coonamessettfarm.com