Cahoon Museum of American Art

Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MA
This guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with museum admission.

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Gelliprinting Workshop: Beyond the Basics—Transfers and Botanicals
2025-11-12 13:00 - 16:00
Bring your gelliprinting to the next level and explore more advanced techniques, especially image transfers, which can be challenging to master through online tutorials alone. Take a deep dive into the mechanics of successful transfers: what makes them work (why they sometimes don’t) and how to troubleshoot common issues. Learn how to select the right images, refine your paint application, and optimize your print timing with the right paper to enhance your results. Experiment with botanical printing, using real leaves and plants to create intricate, layered prints that add depth and texture to your artwork.
This class is ideal for curious printmakers who enjoy experimenting, embrace happy accidents, and want to expand their creative toolkit in a supportive, process-focused environment.
$60 per person/$50 per museum member
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SOLD OUT Wild Wreaths Workshop: Crafting with Local Plants
2025-11-14 13:00 - 16:00
Join artist and scientist Anna Murfin for a creative wreath-making workshop using locally sourced plant materials. Begin with a guided walk around the museum grounds to explore and collect seasonal greenery—while learning how to identify and repurpose common invasive species. Then, head indoors to assemble your own unique wreath and discover how to transform natural finds from your backyard into beautiful, sustainable decorations for your home.
$50 per person/$40 per member

The Music of Pressing Editions
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00
As part of Pressing Editions: American Labor in Print, now on view at the museum, student playlist curator Max Walker McGloin dug into the stories behind the artists who created the powerful album Songs of Free Men, featured in the museum’s Learning Center. In this presentation, discover the surprising and inspiring histories of the musicians and visual artists who brought this landmark project to life.
Included with museum admission.
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Curator’s Talk: Ralph and Martha’s Fall Harvest
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00
Join Curator Leeann Ream for a special behind-the-scenes look at some of the Cahoons’ seasonal artworks, some of which have been brought out of storage just for this event. Discover how each artist captured the charm of autumn and the holidays in their signature folk art style. Learn more about the lives and legacy of these beloved Cape Cod artists—and take home a delightful piece of history with a copy of Ralph Cahoon’s very own Cape Cod Turkey recipe!
Included with museum admission.
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Art Lab at the Cahoon Museum
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00
Drop in anytime 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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Holiday Card Crafternoon at the Cahoon Museum
2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:00
Get into the festive spirit and let your creativity shine! In this hands-on workshop, use watercolors, stamps and a dash of imagination to design quick and easy one-of-a-kind holiday cards. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, and all materials provided. Come ready to craft, create, and spread some artsy cheer!
$30 per person/$20 per member
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Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
Offered every Thursday, this guided tour highlights a special aspect of the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with museum admission.

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Art-Tastic Holiday Party Weekend at the Cahoon Museum
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00
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

Art-tastic Holiday Weekend Food Drive
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00
Join the Cahoon Museum of American Art in spreading holiday cheer during our Art-tastic Holiday Weekend by supporting local students and families in need!
We’re collecting food donations on December 6th and 7th, for the Red Hawk Food Pantry at Barnstable High School, which provides nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals and snacks to students and families experiencing food insecurity.
Bring a requested food item during the event and receive $1 off museum admission as our thanks for your generosity!
Requested Food Items:
• Mac & Cheese Cups
• Hormel Complete Meals
• Chef Boyardee Microwave Cups
• Rice & Mashed Potato Cups
• Shelf-Stable Single-Serve Milks (like Horizon brand)
• Campbell’s Soup Cups
• Individual Tuna Pouches
• Individually Wrapped Snacks (Chips, Crackers, Cookies, Beef Jerky)
There is an urgent need for these easy-to-prepare items, which help nourish those without access to a full kitchen.
Your donation helps ensure that every student and family has convenient, sustaining food this holiday season.
Thank you for helping us give back to our community!
Use Coupon Code FESTIVE at check out to receive the discount off of Art Tastic tickets.
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Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00
Offered every Thursday, this guided tour highlights a special aspect of the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with museum admission
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Curator’s Talk: Martha Cahoon’s Garden of Eden
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00
Explore the world of Martha Cahoon through her painting The Garden of Eden with curator Leeann Ream. Discover the animals, inspirations and techniques Martha used to create this whimsical version of a timeless biblical scene. The painting as well as some of Martha’s sketches of animals will be on view only for this program, so take advantage of this limited opportunity to view the painting in person and learn more about it.
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Winter Open House at the Cahoon Museum
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00
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.
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Storytime with Author and Artist Sally Mavor
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00
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
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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Paint Night - Cotuit Oyster Company
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:30
Dive into a creative evening at the Cahoon Museum with a special Paint Night inspired by Ralph Cahoon’s iconic painting Cotuit Oyster Company. Participants will recreate one of Cahoon’s whimsical mermaids while learning about his playful style and storytelling imagery. No prior experience is needed, just bring your imagination and enjoy a relaxed night of art-making, light refreshments, and fun.
$60 per person/$50 per member
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Member Season Preview
2026-03-17 13:00 - 16:00
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
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.

The Cahoon Maker Space
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00
The Cahoon Makers Space is a creative drop-in studio where visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on art making inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions. With materials provided, you’re invited to experiment, explore new techniques, and bring fresh ideas to life.
Included with museum admission
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Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum
2026-04-02 11:00 - 12:00
Offered every Thursday, this guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with museum admission.
Register

The Cahoon Maker Space
2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 16:00
The Cahoon Makers Space is a creative drop-in studio where visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on art making inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions. With materials provided, you’re invited to experiment, explore new techniques, and bring fresh ideas to life.
Included with museum admission.
Sponsored by

Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00
