Welcome to the Woods Hole Historical Museum

The Woods Hole Historical Museum (WHHM) was founded in 1976 as an adjunct to the Woods Hole Library “to establish and preserve a collection of objects and materials of cultural, historical, and artistic value.” Since then, the Museum has grown to a campus of several buildings housing exhibits, a boat workshop, and archival space. WHHM also publishes works of local and historical interest. The Museum is open to the public from mid-June to early October.

The Museum offers in-person, self-guided and virtual historic walking tours of Woods Hole village.

New Woods Hole Cookbook

Get your copies of the 2024 award-winning cookbook:
Woods Hole Cooks Something Up for the 21st Century: More Recipes From a Cape Cod Village.

Exhibits

In addition to the exhibits presented in our galleries and in our Gift Shop each year, the museum website presents several online exhibits.

Explore the Archives

Archives

Search our collections of documents, photos and more. Setup an appointment year-round with our Archivist at whhmarchives@gmail.com .

WHHM Boat Shop

WHHM Boat Shop

The Woods Hole Historical Museum’s Boat Shop is a place where boat enthusiasts of all ages gather to restore, build, and talk about boats.

Gift Shop

Shop anytime day or night on our online store! You’ll find a variety of items ranging from books, clothing, glassware, bags, jewelry & more.

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SARAH BRYANT FAY – a Brief Biographical Sketch

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SAVE THE DATES

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Renowned Recorder Artists to Perform Free Concert

July 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Save the Date! The Museum is proud to sponsor a free concert by the internationally renowned Tibia Recorder Duo, featuring artists Letitia Berlin and Frances Blaker performing a program of ...

Join and Support the Museum

The Woods Hole Historical Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing the area’s unique and colorful past. Your support – whether joining, donating or volunteering – helps further our mission.