Woods Hole Historical Museum
Summer Update
Museum reopening!
The Woods Hole Historical Museum opened Wednesday July 15th with outdoor exhibits and a well-stocked gift shop.

Hours for the 2020 season will be Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 AM to 3 PM.

The Woods Hole Public Library has an art display in our shared courtyard   created by local students as well as a "take out" window, adult and children's books to browse plus much  more .

Please come by and visit us!
Our outdoor gift shop
If you can’t make it to see us in person, we will miss you—but please enjoy our  virtual museum experience !
Village walking tours begin next week
Learn about the history and culture of Woods Hole with our tour guide Rob Blomberg in an actual walking tour of the village each Tuesday at 10 AM starting July 21st.

Face masks are required, as is social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available. Please bring your own masks.

Paper copies will also be available at the museum.

Reservations required for Walking Tour: email  whhmdirector@gmail.com .
We also have virtual tours viewable online.  Click to see our “ Virtual Video Tour of Woods Hole History ”. Enjoy the tour on your cell phone as you explore on foot, or from home, or wherever you happen to be.
For a more detailed history and additional information, we have a book authored by our former archivist, Susan Fletcher Witzell, "Walking Tour of Woods Hole Village," for sale in our outdoor gift shop
We look forward to seeing you soon!
We gratefully accept used sails for our sail trade program with Sea Bags Maine . Please email whhmgiftshop@gmail.com if you have a sail to donate.
Already a member? Welcome back! If you are not a member and would like to become one, we’ll have membership forms available during open hours,  or you can sign up online here .
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Woods Hole Historical Museum
579 Woods Hole Road (P.O. Box 185)
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Phone: 508-548-7270