Spooky Season at Aptucxet

That’s a wrap on another wonderful season at Aptucxet!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited us in 2026! Whether you came for a museum tour, attended one of our festivals, explored our gardens and grounds, shopped in our Gift Shop or Windmill Vintage Shop, or participated in one of our many programs, we’re so glad you were part of our season. A special thank you goes to our amazing volunteers, staff, members and community partners who make it all possible.

Although our museums and shops are now closed for regular visits, there’s still plenty happening at Aptucxet and the Bourne Historical Society this fall and winter!

Upcoming Events & Activities

• Fall Friday StoryWalks: Join our friends from the Jonathan Bourne Public Library for seasonal StoryWalks and children’s activities Friday mornings at Aptucxet.
• October 22 – Not “Too” Scary Stories: An evening program at Aptcxet brought to you by the Jonathan Bourne Public Library, 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
• October 30 – Ghost Pirates at Aptucxet: Join the RI Pirate Guy at 7:00 PM for a spooky evening of New England pirate history, ghost stories, a campfire, and s’mores. Geared toward teens and adults. Arrive early to take the Haunted Pirate walk and enjoy the firelight.
• October 30 – Halloween Spooktacular – join us at 10 AM to enjoy a performance by the Toe Jam Puppet Band followed by Preschool Trick-or-Treating. A special Halloween treat for our youngest visitors!

Be sure to check back with our website and Facebook page for event details, updates and additional programs.

Private Tours Available Year Round

While our regular museum season has ended, private tours of the Museums at Aptucxet 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. We also welcome inquiries from schools, homeschool groups and other organizations interested in special group visits.

To schedule a tour, please email BourneHistoricalSociety@comcast.net or call (508) 759-8167.

Thank you for a wonderful 2026 season! We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen in the spring of 2027. Until then, we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!

Museums at Aptucxet Hours and Tour Information

That’s a wrap on another wonderful season at Aptucxet! Our museums and shops are now closed for regular visits and walk-in tours.

Thank you to everyone who visited in 2026—whether you joined a tour, attended a festival or program, enjoyed our gardens and grounds, or shopped in our Gift Shop and Windmill Vintage Shop. We’re grateful to our volunteers, staff, members, and community partners for making it all possible.

Private Tours Available Year-Round

You can still explore the Museums at Aptucxet with a private tour by appointment. Tours cost $60 for up to six people, plus $10 for each additional person. Schools, homeschool groups, and other organizations are welcome to contact us about group visits.

To arrange a tour, email BourneHistoricalSociety@comcast.net or call (508) 759-8167.

Thank you for being part of our 2026 season. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event or private tour and welcoming walk-in visitors again in spring 2027!