Bourne Historical Society

Cranberry Harvest Festival at Aptucxet

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
Free admission!

Celebrate fall at the Museums at Aptucxet! Join us for our Cranberry Harvest Festival, featuring food demonstrations and tastings, over 20 local crafters, and live music by John Ebersold.

Meet Clarence the Cranberry and visit with author Jim Coogan, and enjoy family-friendly fun and children’s activities throughout the day. Bring the family, browse unique handmade goods, and enjoy a beautiful fall day at Aptucxet!

Museums at Aptucxet
6 Aptucxet Road, Bourne, MAWampanoag Day has been cancelled due to the significant coastal storm forecast to impact Cape Cod this weekend.

Museums at Aptucxet 2026 Hours and Tour Information

The Museums at Aptucxet are now open for the 2026 season and we are so glad to welcome you back!

Our regular hours for the Museums and Gift Shops are:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sundays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Walk-in visitors are welcome during these hours and all of our historic buildings will be open for you to explore. No reservation is required for regular visits.

Admission: $6 per person during regular museum hours

If you’re looking for a more in-depth experience or would like to visit at another time, private tours are available year-round by appointment. The cost for a private tour is $60 for up to 6 people, with an additional $10 per person beyond that. To schedule a tour, please email BourneHistoricalSociety@comcast.net or call (508) 759-8167.

We look forward to seeing you at Aptucxet!