The Museum is currently closed but will be open

for upcoming Special Events.

Check our “2022 Calendar of Events” for details.

2022 Calendar Of Events
Coming Soon!
14th Annual Festival of Trees
Be Merry! Vintage Pop-Up
It’s the most beautiful time of the year….

Join us for Festival of Trees

December 9 & 10

Silent Auction of Magical Trees to Benefit the Museum

Going On Now!

Be Merry!

Art @ the Museum

Holiday Edition

See The Show

Osterville Historical Museum’s Virtual Exhibit and Online Sale featuring renowned Cape Cod artists.

We hope you enjoy viewing these wonderful pieces. We can’t thank you enough – both artists and patrons – for your ongoing support!

Featuring Renowned Cape Cod Artists

Osterville Historical Museum – Jim Freeheart – See The Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Jim Freeheart – See The Show

November 11, 2022
Osterville Historical Museum – Betsy Payne Cook – See The Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Betsy Payne Cook – See The Show

August 5, 2022
Osterville Historical Museum – John Ricciardi – See The Show

Osterville Historical Museum – John Ricciardi – See The Show

August 5, 2022
Osterville Historical Museum – Linda Ryder – See The Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Linda Ryder – See The Show

August 3, 2022
Osterville Historical Museum – Diana Morse – See The Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Diana Morse – See The Show

August 3, 2022
Osterville Historical Museum – Jessica Manning – See The Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Jessica Manning – See The Show

August 3, 2022
Osterville Historical Museum Mariel Donovan – See The Show

Osterville Historical Museum Mariel Donovan – See The Show

August 3, 2022
Osterville Historical Museum Virtual – Jenny Kelley – See the Show

Osterville Historical Museum Virtual – Jenny Kelley – See the Show

December 4, 2020
Osterville Historical Museum – Karen Ryder – See the Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Karen Ryder – See the Show

November 27, 2020
Osterville Historical Museum – Neil McAuliffe – See the Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Neil McAuliffe – See the Show

November 27, 2020
Osterville Historical Museum – Christine Frisbee – See the Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Christine Frisbee – See the Show

November 27, 2020
Osterville Historical Museum – Sam Barber – See the Show

Osterville Historical Museum – Sam Barber – See the Show

November 27, 2020
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Osterville Historical Museum

Home of the Crosby Boats

We are dedicated to preserving the history of the village of Osterville. Located near the charming seaside, the Museum complex sits on lovely grounds which are highlighted by an 18th century herbal garden and a 19th century ornamental garden. The Museum’s permanent collection includes period decorative arts, furniture, ceramics, and a dozen full-sized wooden boats. The two-acre campus sits on a quiet street–a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic lunch or a cup of coffee with free WiFi on a sunny day.
2022 Calendar Of Events

Wooden Boats

Established

Annual Visitors

Something For Everyone!

Special Exhibit: “Destination: Osterville!”

Explore Osterville’s Inns and Lodges through archival images and artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collection.
Regular hours: Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through September 17

Crafting A Legend: The Stories of the Crosby Boats
Learn the stories behind the magnificent Crosby boats gracing Nantucket Sound for over a century through archival boat plans, photos and first-hand interviews.
Sail Into History

Tour our newly redesigned exhibit on The Wianno Senior. Learn how these magnificent Crosby boats – gracing the Nantucket Sound for over a century – are made. Thanks to a generous grant from the Horizon Foundation.

Osterville Historical Museum
155 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655

508.428.5861

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