Osterville Historical Museum

Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, through September 23.

“Destination Osterville”

Exhibit in the Captain Jonathan Parker House.

2023 Schedule Of Events

OSTERVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

Every Friday thru Sept. 22

9A.M. to 1P.M.

Find the best of sea and land with over 30 local farmers and artisanal food vendors. Rain or shine.

Enjoy free admission to the Museum.

Special Delivery:

The Wianno Post Office Returns to Osterville

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“The Museum is like the front porch of the village.” Those were the words of a visitor last summer. It’s a place to connect, remember, and learn.

This year, the Museum has literally added a front porch to our collection, as we preserve the original Wianno Post Office, c. 1875. The post office has been donated by the Cotuit family that “won” the building forty years ago in a coin toss.

Now, you can step into Osterville history like never before. Our collection of postcards and archival letters sent through the Wianno Post Office features the stories of families who worked and lived year-round in the village and those of summer guests—including the families of William Lloyd Garrison and Susan B. Anthony.

Thank you for supporting the Osterville Historical Museum and keeping the past of our beloved seaside village ever present.

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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.

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The Museum’s 2023 Calendar of Exhibits and Events

2023 Calendar Of Events

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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.

Special Exhibit: “Destination: Osterville!”

“The Museum is like the front porch of the village.” Those were the words of a visitor last summer. It’s a place to connect, remember, and learn.

This year, the Museum will literally be adding a front porch to our collection, as we preserve the original Wianno Post Office, c. 1875. The post office is being donated by the Cotuit family that “won” the building forty years ago in a coin toss.

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.