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Wednesday, June 19th at noon in the Parker House. RSVP 508.428.5861.
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Welcome to the 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 nine 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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Photo Above: Sandwich Amethyst Glass Footed Tulip-Form Vase, one of a pair, 19th century. Photo Courtesy of: Jim Richman Photography and Camilla Richman, Fine Arts, Osterville.

The Museum will open for the season May 30, 2013.

Private tours year round by appointment.

E-mail or call 508.428.5861 for more info.


2013 Exhibits
Glass: Earth's Splendor
Early amethyst Sandwich and Bristol glass from the Carolyn Crossett Rowland Collection. In addition, two Benjamin Russell watercolor paintings—“Vineyard Sound” (1873) and “Winter Sport” (1867)—and a William Hare (1815-1865) oil painting of the Packet Ship “China” of Boston are featured.

Images from the Archives: Osterville Then & Now

Don’t miss our second new exhibit this year featuring rarely seen images from our archives…See the families and scenes of Osterville past. Can you identify them?

 

Thanks to a grant from the Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association, the Museum purchased a digital frame for our postcard collection. Over 600 images will be on display.


Children's Story Hour - Fridays in July & August.
For children of all ages @ 10 a.m.
 
   
Osterville Farmers' Market every Friday @ The Museum!