Free & Cheap Things to Do in Woods Hole, MA

  • The list below includes 169 free or cheap things to do in or near Woods Hole, Massachusetts, including 103 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Art Gallery, History Museums and Science Museums.
  • From Marine Biological Laboratory to Woods Hole Aquarium, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Woods Hole and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Hyannis and Barnstable.
  • The list below includes 169 free or cheap things to do in or near Woods Hole, Massachusetts, including 103 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Art Gallery, History Museums and Science Museums.
  • From Marine Biological Laboratory to Woods Hole Aquarium, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Woods Hole and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Hyannis and Barnstable.
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88% 26 votes
Landmarks 7 MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the University of Chicago, the Marine Biological Laboratory is an international facility dedicated to education and research in biology, ecology and biomedicine. Guided tours of the premises are available.
0.1 Miles
83% 389 votes
Aquariums 166 Water St., Woods Hole, MA MoreLess Info
Established in 1885, the Woods Hole Aquarium is the oldest marine aquarium in the country and features a variety of marine animals from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic waters as well as informative exhibits about marine environment and species.
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100% 22 votes
Aquariums 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
A public aquarium, Woods Hole Science Aquarium has 140 different species of aquatic animals on display, all from the northeast and middle Atlantic. The aquarium also hosts educational programs for students of different levels.
0.4 Miles
74% 19 votes
History Museums 579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
Brush up on the history of Woods Hole at Woods Hole Historical Museum. A scale model of Woods Hole in 1895 is a permanent exhibit. Paintings and photos help tell a story, and an audio tour is also available.
0.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 23 Nobska Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
Get The Net Charters provides guided fishing trips lead by Captain Nat Chalkley aboard the Annie P. Their trips target a variety of fish species including tuna, striped bass, tautog, and bluefish.
0.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Aquariums 21 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of interactive exhibits and view marine wildlife at Buzzards Bay Discovery Center. The center features a touch tank with sea stars, whelks, bay scallops, and hermit crabs.
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 28L Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
With subjects like the ocean and sea life, Local Colors Gallery displays a variety of watercolor paintings for visitors to view. Visitors can purchase prints of collages in the form of postcards or posters.
0.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 68 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 2543 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a variety of fine crafts and artwork handcrafted by local artists at Woods Hole Handworks. The gallery features stained glass, ceramics, photographs, paintings, jewelry, and home decor.
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50% 2 votes
Science Museums 15 School Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
The WHOI Exhibit Center & Gift Shop is filled with videos and exhibits that highlight the research of ocean scientists. The center also hosts guest lectures where visitors can learn about various topics in ocean science.
2.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Paddleboarding Mashpee Commons, 34 Steeple Street, Mashpee, MA 02649 MoreLess Info
MOCEAN Cape Cod is an outdoor outfitter that sells a wide array of apparel, equipment, and paraphernalia for outdoor and aquatic sports. The store also offers rentals of stand-up paddleboards and other equipment.
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