The Nye Museum will close for the season after Saturday, October 23. It’s been an exhilarating and record-breaking year for the museum, which hosted well over 500 visitors this season. We hope you’ll join us for one last look at our 2021 Special Exhibit, “The 17th Century World of Benjamin Nye & Katherine Tupper.” We’re … Read more
The Nye Museum will hold a very special Curiosity Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, October 9 from 8AM – 2PM. The event will be held at the East Sandwich Grange Hall, which is located at 91 Old County Road in East Sandwich. The sale includes only high-quality vintage items, Antiques, and Collectibles. Many of our curiosities … Read more
The Board of Trustees voted unanimously on August 10, 2021 to cancel the in person events planned for the 2021 Nye Family Reunion and move the reunion entirely online. Due to rising cases in coronavirus in our county, and the seriousness of the Delta variant for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals alike, members of our organization … Read more
The Nye Museum is now open for the Summer 2021 season. Come by to explore our property, hike our trails, or to experience guided and self-guided historical tours. There’s a lot that’s new to explore, including a newly restored children’s room in the Benjamin Nye house and a special exhibit on 17th century heritage. The … Read more
Summer 2021 Special Exhibit Announced! June 11, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Shorten. Executive Director Nye Museum (508) 888-4213 dave@nyemuseum.org Special Exhibit Opens at the Nye Museum: “The 17th Century World of Benjamin Nye & Katherine Tupper” The Nye Museum will open its doors for the summer 2021 season beginning June 22. Guided tours … Read more
Nye Family Reunion Registration Information We are very pleased to announce that we plan to host the family reunion in-person at the Benjamin Nye Homestead on September 18. Festivities begin at 9AM and end at 9PM, including free tours, a special exhibit, business meeting, New England-style clambake (with meal options for chicken, steak, or lobster), … Read more
Enjoy a fun afternoon exploring the Nye Museum, where you can discover how early American communities lived and prospered. The museum is located just off Route 6A near the East Sandwich Post Office. We offer free tours of the Benjamin Nye Homestead, a historical landmark first established in 1678. Visitors are welcome to take self-guided tours of the … Read more
What’s New at the Nye Museum this August? Read some brief updates in our latest newsletter, including info about the (new) Old Fish Hatchery Trail
This season, we will open the Grange Hall to visitors Tuesday through Saturday 11AM-4PM. The Visitors Center at the Grange Hall includes an expanded gift shop, tour and property information, and selected exhibits. All of our offerings are designed to be self-guided and to comply with COVID-19 rules and regulations. Check out our expanded gift … Read more
