This has always been my favorite jewelry and gift store on Cape Cod! They offer beautiful handmade…read morejewelry, and beautifully curated gifts. The manager Peggy and all of the team members (hello Colleen!) are so helpful. They also offer beautiful Woods Hole map clocks and ceramics. Don't miss this special store and please support this local small business!

I have shopped here for years. I have no idea why I have never written a Yelp review of this shop…read more We have many mementos from this shop, dating back more than a decade. O this visit, we went in just to browse with little intent to buy. But we found a perfect memento of this trip, something we actually needed, a new wall clock for my husband's study. It has a topographic map of Woods Hole as the background clock face and has a frame of copper. It was not terribly expensive but is a novelty for our home and seems to be working well. The staff was incredibly informative about current goods from an artist we have bought in the past. There was some very pretty natural themed jewelry that in the past I probably would have purchased but probably do not have a real need now. I did pick up some note cards by a local artist as those are always useful. When we return to Woods Hole in the future we will undoubtedly return to this shop. We always do.

I learned about this extremely talented artist via one of her philanthropic endeavors. Her artwork…read moreblew me away. Her masterful technique to make a painting look much like a real life photograph is astonishing. I took time to visit her beautiful and charming gallery on Cape Cod when I visited Massachusetts recently--as lovely as this talented artist is. I am now a proud owner of one her paintings--one I'll cherish forever.

Talk about hands that were touched by the gods!! what ever you think you know as excellence in…read moreartistic mastery and talent will be redefined once you experience the artistry of Julia Omalley Keyes..I have the great privilege of having five masterpieces painted by Julia in my home. Each one is more breathtaking then the next.. I could go on in on, but you really have to experience her work in person, and also experience Julia the person, she is wonderful. I encourage anyone who is reading this and would like to acquire a world class masterpiece, please visit her gallery...make the trip.

Very cool Experience. A lot of great artwork to look at. Will be coming Back! Very nice shopkeeperread more

I'm always amazed by the quality of work in this gallery. I love that the artists are on the…read morepremises and painting !!! when you go in and are so approachable and interesting to talk to. Seeing Hillary's landscapes is like a private tour to some of the best nooks on the cape. I've stopped in while Doug was painting a portrait and the likeness he captures is amazing. Whenever I have a chance I like to stop in and see them in action ... It's like a visit to one of the finest museums, right here in my home town! Falmouth is fortunate to have this gem here in town. And they're the best!!!

Bottom Line: A lovely gift shop and separately a donation based museum with exhibits that explain…read moreWHOI's role in ocean exploration. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) buildings (and U. of Chicago Marine Biological Laboratory) buildings are sprinkled throughout the town of Falmouth. WHOI buildings open to the public include (1) the visitor center and store, (2) a discovery center (museum) and (3) an aquarium. This review is for the visitors center and gift shop that is located on the main street as well as the discovery center that is located on a side street. My husband and I first stopped at the Visitor Center and Store on the drag street of what I assume is downtown Falmouth. The store sells ocean and ship themed t-shirts, hoodies and insulated cups and other "science-y" souvenirs. The store was very organized and everything was neatly displayed. We didn't buy anything but we had a lovely conversation with the very helpful employee who gave us a map of the area and made recommendations for lunch spots as well as how to find the WHOI Discovery Center and WHOI aquarium. Next we visited the Discovery Center which is appropriately located in a beautiful historic school. We found the introduction video about what WHOI does very helpful and we enjoyed the exhibits in the brightly lit space. I was surprised to learn that the 60-year-old Alvin mini-sub that is famous for taking explorers to the Titanic is still in service. I enjoyed being able to scan a QR code with my phone to see the real time position of WHOI's research vessels. The Discovery Center is donation based and like any good museum, there is a gift shop at the end. As far as parking, street parking is the name of the game in this part of Falmouth. We found a spot at a parking meter and walked to the Visitor Center, Discovery Center, aquarium and lunch.

The WHOI Exhibit Center&Gift Shop is a charming little spot, tucked away with only an oceanic mural…read moreto indicate its existence. They currently have exhibits on the Titanic, whale sounds, sharks, the March 2011 tsunami in Japan, and the sea floor spreading of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (it would be interesting if they pointed out that this sea floor spreading is happening inland in the Imperial Valley, thanks to the East Pacific Rise) The gift shop is varied&fun, with plenty for adults&kids alike. Everything has an oceanic theme. There are books about New England's haunted lighthouses, the exploration of the Titanic, Cape Cod cookbooks, fun for the whole family.

Had such a great night here! Nora and Kris were exellent and very talented. Would absolutely go…read moreback next time we are in Falmouth. Also, it's BYOB making it a fun inexpensive date night!

What a wonderful gallery! I stopped in to take a peak and left with great conversation and a small…read morepainting as a gift that was beautifully wrapped! There's something nice about having one of the artist/owners available. They are all local artists providing beautiful and unique pieces. Do stop in!

From the owner: We are Martha's Vineyard's only Co-op gallery exclusively selling work of local artists and…read morecrafters. Any time you shop with us you are welcomed by one of the Artisans . Come and be inspired by beauty.

One of the top galleries on the Vineyard, this well curated collection lives upstairs on Main…read moreStreet in Vineyard Haven and is a huge favorite for art lovers. The owner is very knowledgeable, with a strong interest in textiles, ceramics and crafts. She travels during the winter in order to find new emerging artists, but she also features the best local artists. Prices run the gamut from affordable to out of sight. Openings are fun and friendly. The staff is really helpful, too. This gallery has stood the test of time, and it deserves a shout out. If you enjoy discovering new artists and meeting new people, come to an opening at the Shaw Cramer Gallery. I'll see you there.