The History of Woods Hole

Gallery One (Permanent Exhibit)

historical Postcard of Nobska LightContinuing this season in the museum’s Gallery 1 is The History of Woods Hole, the story of whaling, science, architecture, hurricanes, ferries, railroads, tourism, local industries and more, using photographs, documents, artifacts, recordings and tools. The core of this exhibit is a timeline describing key people and significant events in the settlement and development of Woods Hole, covering the time period from the 1600s to the present.