Annually, during the month of May, various museums throughout the Cape Cod Museum Trail are open on a Monday for FREE to visitors. Museum Mondays in May offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues on Cape Cod. Whether you’re a parent or guardian looking for something to do with the kids, a group of friends looking for a new experience or an art or history enthusiast, join in the celebration of local art, history and culture! Find the Cape Cod Museum Trail complete Mondays in May list online here.
View the current exhibitions at the Cape Cod Museum of Art:
Old Yarmouth: Life During the American Revolution
April 9 – July 19, 2026
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, the Dennis Historical Commission and the Yarmouth Historical Society are combining resources to present this historically significant exhibition of artifacts, including maps, documents, furniture, fashion and more. A plethora of related programming includes the dedication of the Patriot Monument and lectures by prominent historians and authors.
David Phillips: 57 Years of Sculpture
May 1 – August 16, 2026
In 57 years, David Phillips has shaped a personal, yet universally resonant, body of work. His bronze, stone, and mixed media sculpture have shown in galleries and museums, and many now live in gardens, woodlands and public spaces across the country and Japan. In his current work, Phillips has forged an artistic language rooted in natural forms and ancient symbols, many drawn from the Cape Cod landscape Phillips calls home.
Through Young Eyes, 22nd Annual Exhibition featuring the artwork of Cape Cod students in grades K-12
March 27 – May 17, 2026
Presented in collaboration with the Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association (CCIAEA), this annual exhibition features the artwork of Cape Cod students in grades K-12, in a variety of mediums, curated into this exhibition by art teachers from across the region. Several teachers also have their work on display. Through Young Eyes is sponsored by the Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry.
Cape Cod Open Sculpture Invitational Outside 2026 (CCOSI) on the 22-acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts.
April 16 – November 14, 2026
The Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMoA) and the New England Sculptors Association (NESA) invite all 3D artists to submit to our third joint , Juried Sculpture Exhibition on the 22-acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts (35+ outdoor sites identified). The 2026 theme is open and will be juried by Benton Jones, Director of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art and Samuel Tager, Executive Director, Provincetown Public Art Foundation. In addition to the outdoor sculpture exhibition, there will be a 15-week indoor exhibition at the CCMoA (25-30 works).
