The Gardens

The gardens at the Cahoon Museum of American Art are an immersive and charming setting situated behind the historic Ebenezer Crocker homestead, adjacent to the museum. Open seasonally from March through September, the gardens feature an Art in the Garden series with sculptures by local and regional artists. Past featured artists include Deborah Carter, Don Nakamura, and Diana Shobrys.

In 2022, the Cahoon Museum acquired the adjacent 1.9-acre property, complete with the 1739 Ebenezer Crocker house (not yet open to the public), outbuildings, and landscaped gardens, which expand the museum’s mission of creating meaningful and engaging experiences with art.

The Cahoon Museum owns two of six historic Crocker homes in Cotuit dating from the mid-to-late 18th century along what was the old stage road from Falmouth to Hyannis.

The Cahoon Museum’s gardens offer a place to picnic, relax, and take in the beauty of art and nature.

Sponsoring a garden is a unique way to support the Cahoon Museum. Your donation helps us plant and maintain our garden, grow new programs, and preserve the historic character of the site for the enjoyment of our community.

If you are interested in sponsoring a garden, please email info@cahoonmuseum.org for more information.

Make a donation to the garden.

The Cahoon Museum Gardens offer a stunning backdrop for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or intimate party. Dating back to 1732, the property offers old world charm with a beautiful landscape – perfect for any event.

Tenting is recommended, please email info@cahoonmuseum.org for a list of preferred vendors.
Our event guide has more information on renting the museum for your event.

Rates are based on party size for a three-hour rental period (including set-up and clean up) and does not include tent, chair, linen, or table rental. Please email info@cahoonmuseum.org for preferred vendors.

Rates per three-hour maximum
15 people or less: $600
16-35 people:$800
36-55 people:$1000
56-75 people:$1200
76-100 people:$1,500
Discounted rates are available to qualified non-profit organizations. Please email the museum for rates at info@cahoonmuseum.org.