Winter Crafternoon
2024-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Stop by the museum and engage in fun and simple craft projects for all ages. Choose from making a bobblehead snowman, a rocking penguin, or a paper plate cardinal—or make all three! Celebrate the season while enjoying an afternoon at the museum.
Included with museum admission.
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Spring Open House at the Cahoon Museum
2025-01-16 00:00 | MA
Join the museum for a day of art, artists, and community as the Cahoon celebrates its Spring Open House and Artist Reception. Enjoy free admission, food, hands-on art activities, prizes, games, and an opportunity to meet some of the artists in the new exhibits.
Free admission: All day
Family Program 10am-12pm
Reception for Still Life, Enneking: 1pm-3pm
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Story Time with Ms. Julie at the Cahoon Museum
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join us for a special Story Time for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers at the Cahoon Museum of American Art led by Cotuit Library Children’s Librarian Julie Thomas. Celebrate spring with stories and art featuring flowers. As part of the experience, children engage in a scavenger hunt and create their own floral masterpiece.
Free admission
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Mermaid Tea Party at the Cahoon Museum
2025-04-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Dive into an enchanting adventure at the Cahoon Museum’s Mermaid Tea Party! Sip on refreshing iced teas, enjoy delightful snacks, and unleash your creativity with mercrafts, games, and cupcake decorating. Perfect for kids and mermaid enthusiasts of all ages (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult), this whimsical celebration promises fun, laughter, and a splash of magic. We sell out fast – get your tickets today.
$25 members/$35 non-members
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Spring Open House at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Celebrate spring at the museum! The museum will be open free all day. View the current exhibitions Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty, and Reflection and John Enneking: American Impressionist and shop in the museum store. Get creative with fun, family activities from 10am to 12pm and meet the artists at a reception from 1-3pm.
Free admission
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Mother's Day at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Celebrate Mom at the museum! Bring your mom, grandma, or important woman in your life for a day of fun activities. View the current exhibits, shop in the museum store, and get creative with a craft at the Art Cart.
Mothers receive free admission.
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2025 Cahoon Museum Annual Meeting
2025-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join the Cahoon Museum to recap a year of growth, artistic excellence, and community at our Annual Meeting with Guest speaker Curtis Speer, artist and owner of CUSP Gallery. The museum will also make a special presentation in honor of Gretchen A. Reilly.
A former gallery owner in the vibrant arts hub of Provincetown, Curtis now curates and creates from his CUSP Gallery in Newport, Rhode Island. With a professional background in architecture and design, Curtis brings a unique perspective to his art, blending his keen eye for structure and balance with a deep appreciation for storytelling through imagery. Curtis will share his thoughts, challenges, and successes in building an arts community.
Members-only event. Not a member? Join.
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Saturday Art Lab: Landscapes
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Get inspired by the John Enneking: American Impressionist exhibition and drop into the Cahoon Art Lab for more creative fun! Experiment with materials and express yourself with art supplies to make your mixed-media landscape. Base your landscape on a photo, a memory, or even one of Enneking’s paintings! A volunteer or staff member will be available to provide light guidance and ensure you have everything you need to enjoy your hands-on art-making experience.
Included with museum admission.
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Museum Mondays at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join the museum for a Monday of art and fun! This special day is part of Museum Mondays in May, sponsored by the Cape Cod Museum Trail. Enjoy art, scavenger hunts, new exhibits, and more.
Free admission for all.
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Flowers as Food Cooking Demonstration at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Gerry Dupont from Edibles by Gerry brings the flowers in the exhibition Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty and Reflections from the canvas to your plate in this live cooking demonstration. Learn about edible flowers, how to prepare stuffed zucchini blossoms and pansy pancakes, and other ways you can use flowers to bring extra flavor and visual flair to your dishes.
Included with museum admission.
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SOLD OUT Cahoon in Bloom Garden Party at the Cahoon Museum
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Celebrate the beginning of another season of art, friends, and warmer weather at the Cahoon Museum’s Annual Cahoon in Bloom Garden Party!
Cahoon in Bloom will also feature live music by Bart Weisman, a floral exhibition by Verde florists, art installations by Deborah H. Carter and Alfie Glover, food from The Catered Affair, and a fantastic evening to kick off summer!
$75 per person /$65 museum members
Thank you to our Sponsors
Taylor and Barry Joyce

Anne Bockhoff

MaryLee and Gerard Halpin

Neil and Karen Jacobsen

Jance and Bruce Richards

CH Newton Builders

T.Frank Law
Verde Floral Design

Juneteenth
2025-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
In observance of Juneteenth, the museum is offering free admission to all. Come to the museum to see the current exhibits and express yourself with a project at the Art Cart.
Free
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Summer Open House and Brush Off Kick Off at the Cahoon Museum
2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Enjoy family programs, great art, food, and meet the Brush Off Charity Art Auction artists. Admission is free.

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SOLD OUT Brush Off Art Auction Cocktail Party
2025-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | MA
The live art auction cocktail party, a ticketed event, takes place from 5:00-7:00pm on July 12th at the museum with the live auction kicking off at 6:00pm. Enjoy food and drink from Edible Creations by Gerry, live music by the Bart Weisman Trio, and incredible art up for bid!
TICKETS For Live Auction Cocktail Party

Volunteer BBQ
2025-08-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Calling all Cahoon Volunteers! It’s time to celebrate your extraordinary accomplishments and dedication to arts education at the museum’s annual Volunteer BBQ. Enjoy delicious food, drink, and friends.
Free
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Artful Conversations: Building the Arts Community
2025-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join Julie Wake, Executive Director of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and Curtis Speer, artist and CUSP gallery owner based in Newport, RI, in a discussion led by curator, Leeann Ream about what makes and sustains a vibrant arts community. As Executive Director of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Julie Wake oversees programs supporting individual artists and arts institutions across the Cape. Curtis Speer moved from Provincetown to Newport, noted the difference in community support of the arts between the two communities, and is now working to cultivate support for the arts in Newport. The conversation offers a broad perspective on the arts in the region and the impact of a strong arts community on the wider community.
Included with museum admission.
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Member Preview of Pressing Editions with the Curator
2025-09-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Explore the exhibit, Pressing Editions: American Labor in Print with Curator Leeann Ream. Learn more about the ways artists used the medium of printmaking to document labor and industry in American during the 1930s and 1940s. Printmakers activated the uniquely democratic potential of printmaking -an affordable, accessible medium- to share compelling images of American workers at home, in the workplace, in the studio, and in the streets.
Free to members
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School Supply Decorating Party
2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Add unique flair to your school supplies this year using stencils and other materials at the museum. Decorate your own backpack and create book covers with stencils inspired by artwork on view at the museum. You supply the backpack, books, and your creativity, and the museum will supply materials to make your own book covers, stencils, paints, and other decorations, as well as light refreshments. Open to students of all ages and their caregivers.
Included with museum admission.
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Member Preview of Taverns to Trades with the Curator
2025-09-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Explore the Exhibit: Taverns to Trades with the Cahoon Museum’s Curator Leeann Ream. Discover the fascinating stories behind the artworks featured in the exhibition and learn how they highlight the centuries-old artistry of taverns and trade signs known and loved by the region.
Free for members.
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Fall Open House and Artist Reception at the Cahoon Museum
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | MA
Welcome autumn with us at our Fall Open House—a day full of creativity, community, and art!
Start the morning with a hands-on screen printing project from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, led by exhibiting artist Nina Montejano. Families of all ages can design and print their own artwork to take home—no experience needed, and all materials are provided.
In the afternoon, we celebrate our exciting new exhibitions with a festive reception from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Stroll through the galleries, meet exhibiting artists and fellow art lovers, and enjoy light refreshments as you explore the latest works on view.
Free admission all day—come for the art-making, stay for fun!
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Art-Tastic Holiday Party Weekend at the Cahoon Museum
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | MA
Celebrate the season at the Cahoon Museum’s Art-Tastic Holiday Party Weekend on December 6th and 7th from 10am-4pm!

Get into the holiday spirit with craft-making, cookie decorating (11am–12pm), make your own hot chocolate station, festive bites, and an Elf Seek and Find scavenger hunt!

Also, on Saturday, Dec. 6th, from 1–3pm, join us for the Student Exhibition Reception & Print Exchange Party, showcasing incredible artwork by local high school students!

It’s a weekend full of art, fun, and holiday cheer—perfect for families, kids, and art lovers of all ages! Most activities run all day.

$15 for adults, $5 kids (1-12) and includes food, fun, and all the supplies to have
an Art-tastic holiday!

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Student Print Exchange made possible by

Woods Hole Foundation

Winter Open House at the Cahoon Museum
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | MA
Celebrate the closing of the 2025 season at the Cahoon Museum Winter Open House! Join us for a festive day filled with creativity and holiday cheer. Enjoy a hands-on holiday craft project, take part in our Elf Seek & Find scavenger hunt throughout the galleries, and explore the museum’s winter exhibitions. Stop by the Art Cart and Learning Center for more fun, hands-on art activities for all ages. Make something special to take home and experience the warmth and wonder of the season at the museum!
PLUS! Children’s author, Salley Mavor will be on hand to do a special reading of her book “Pocket Full of Posies,” the inspiration behind the museum’s Pocket Full of Posies Holiday Tree, at 11am. She will be available after for questions and a book signing.
Free
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Storytime with Author and Artist Sally Mavor
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
Join visual artist Salley Mavor for her first-ever Storytime! She will read selections from her two popular children’s books: My Bed and Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes. After the reading, Salley will be available to greet visitors, sign books, and answer questions about her remarkable artwork.

Registration required as space is limited.

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We Heart You! Sailors Valentine Lecture for Members
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
Get a sweet start to Valentine’s Day with a members-only preview of the newly acquired Sailor’s Valentines from the Cahoon Museum collection on Wednesday, February 11th, from 2:00-3:00pm.
Discover the fascinating history behind these intricate maritime treasures and be among the first to see them up close as you enjoy chocolate, wine, and bubbly in a festive afternoon gathering.
Free to members. Space is limited.
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Member Season Preview
2026-03-17 13:00 - 16:00 | MA
Members are invited to stop by for a first look at the new exhibitions, Tiffany’s Gardens in Glass and Illuminations: The Art of Light. Be the first to see the latest shows! Not a member? Join now.
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Opening Day at the Cahoon Museum
2026-03-18 10:00 - 16:00 | MA
Join the museum for the opening of the 2026 season and see the new exhibit, Tiffany’s Gardens in Glass!
This exhibition celebrates the beauty of nature as seen through the luminous artistry of stained glass. Inspired by gardens, flowers, and the natural world, the exhibition highlights how light, color, and organic form converge to create works that feel both timeless and alive. As light shifts throughout the day, the glass transforms, offering visitors a constantly changing visual experience.
Complementing this exhibition is Illuminations: The Art of Light, which explores how artists use light itself as a creative medium, inviting reflection on atmosphere, perception, and mood.
Also opening will be Neil Neil Orange Peel: In Full Light, a vibrant reflection of personal evolution, creative exchange, and the transformative power of light.

Art Lab
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | MA
Drop in for this all-ages, hands-on art-making experience inspired by current museum exhibitions. Experiment with materials and express yourself with art supplies. A volunteer or staff member will be available to provide light guidance and ensure you have everything you need to enjoy the creative process.
Included with museum admission
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Mermaid Tea Party at the Cahoon Museum
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | MA
Dive into an enchanting adventure at the Cahoon Museum’s Mermaid Tea Party!
Sip refreshing iced teas, savor delightful snacks, and make a splash with mer-crafts, games, cupcake decorating, and more. Perfect for kids and mermaid enthusiasts of all ages, this whimsical celebration promises laughter, creativity, and a touch of under-the-sea magic. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!
$35 per person/$25 per museum member
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Story Time at the Cahoon Museum
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
Join us at the Cahoon Museum of American Art for a special Story Time designed for children ages 1–4 and their caregivers, led by Cotuit Library Children’s Librarian Julie Thomas. Little ones will celebrate the arrival of spring through engaging stories and art inspired by the luminous work of Louis Comfort Tiffany, currently on view at the museum.
The program includes a playful scavenger hunt through the galleries and a hands-on art activity, where children will create their own masterpiece to take home.
Free with registration.
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Mother's Day at the Cahoon Museum
2026-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | MA
Celebrate Mom at the museum!
Enjoy exhibits, shopping in the museum store, and a creative Art Cart activity, perfect for the amazing women in your life
Free admission for moms.
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