The Woods Hole Historical Museum is located at 579 Woods Hole Road in the
village of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. Woods Hole is a part
of the town of Falmouth. From the Cape Cod Canal, follow Route 28 south. Entering Falmouth, follow the signs for the Martha's Vineyard ferry. From Falmouth, it is approximately 4 miles to Woods Hole. You will go through a traffic light at about 2 miles. One mile after that there will be a flashing yellow light for the fire station. Just before the village of Woods Hole, Little Harbor appears on your left, and, on the right, you will see the sign for the Museum. The Museum campus is on the right, next to the Woods Hole Library, and, just before the left hand turn for the Martha's Vineyard Ferry. We have a small parking lot for our patrons but you may park, if necessary, at the Library next door when it is closed.
We welcome bicycles! We are at the Woods Hole end of the Shining Sea Bikepath. The Bikepath ends in the Martha's Vineyard Ferry parking lot. Turn right and go up the hill on Railroad Avenue, cross the street to the Woods Hole Library (a fieldstone building) and we are right next door. A bikerack is available near the front door.
Allow at least 45 minutes for your visit.
Besides the Woods Hole Historical Museum and its display of local history and maritime artifacts, the primary interest to the visitor is the community's scientific institutions. Click on the links below to visit each location's website.
WOODS HOLE LIBRARYOur parent organization, located right next door to us.
CAPE AND ISLANDS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT CENTER
One block down Water Street from the Museum is School Street. Turning right, a short walk along School Street will take you to the Exhibit Center of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY GIFT SHOP
Returning to Water Street and crossing the drawbridge, you will find on the water side of the street, the Marine Biological Laboratory's Gift Shop.
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES AQUARIUM
At the end of Water Street, turn right onto Albatross Street and you will immediately see the Aquarium of the Northeast Fisheries Service. Don't miss the harbor seals in their outdoor pool.
WOODS HOLE BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION
This site provides information on Woods Hole village, events, places to stay, restaurants and the local tide charts.