Cape Cod MuseumsFor those with a real sense for history, here are some of the many Cape Cod Museums. With some 80 different museums located on Cape Cod we will be adding more in on a regular basis so please check back often to see what's new. Cape Cod Museum of Natural HistoryLocated on 80 acres and abutted by 300 acres of town conservation land in Brewster. Amission Adult $8.00 Senior $7.00 3-12 $3.50 Under 3 free Summer Hours June 1-Sept 30 Open 7 days 9:30am-4:00pm With exhibits on Cape Cod's ever changing coastline, whales, coastal birds, fish, frogs, snakes, and turtles to name a few and with lectures, workshops, and it's own library their is a wealth of knowledge to be gained on this visit.
Visit them at 869 Main St. (Rt. 6A) Brewster.
Call 508-896-3867 or go to their website for
more information.
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
J.F.K. Museum
Located at 397 Main St. Hyannis. Summer Hours Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. Noon-5pm 508-790-3077
Come and visit the J.F.K. Museum and the Cape Cod Years,see why President Kennedy would retreat to his home in Hyannisport when he needed time to be alone to make important decisions.
Check out the video gallery hosted by none other than Walter Cronkite. For more info and a complete schedule click the link below to go to the museum's website.
Sandwich Glass MuseumLocated at 129 Main St. Sandwich Summer Hours Daily 9:00am-5:00pm Admission Adult $5.00 6-14 $1.25
Watch a glass blowing demonstration as molten glass is blown and pressed. The 20 minute demonstration takes place every 1/2 hour. Be sure to visit museum gift shop for reproduction art glass and a selection of books on Sandwich Glass.
For more info on the museum
click the link below to visit their
website.
Woods Hole MuseumWoods Hole Museum Located at 579 Woods Hole Rd. Summer Hours Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm 508-548-7270
With a full campus of museums be sure to visit the Swift Barn, Small Boat Museum, and the Bradley House.
Call in advance to arrange your guided walking tour if desired. To visit their online gift shop
or for more info click the link
below to visit their website.
Thornton W. Burgess MuseumLocated at 4 Water St. (Rt.130) in Sandwich. 508-888-4668 Summer Hours Mon.-Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm Sun. 1:00pm-4:00pm Admission Adults $2.00 Child $1.oo
Come and see the famous bedtime collection along with Peter Rabbit and Reddy Fox.
To go to their online store or for more info clink on the link below.
Heritage Museums and GardensLocated at 67 Grove St. in Sandwich their summer hours are daily 10:00am-5:000pm Admission Adults $12.00 Seniors $10.00 4-12 6.00 3-under Free
Famous for their rhododendrons that bloom into early June. With landscape and beautiful gardens, well worth the visit. Also to enjoy is the new American History Museum opening in the summer 2008.
Visit the J.K.Lilly III Auto Collection and the 100th anniversary of the Ford Model T.
For more info on lectures, workshops, exhibits, and activities visit their website below.
Cape Cod Maritime MuseumLocated at 135 South St. Hyannis 508-775-1723 Adults $5.00 Students $4.00 Seniors $4.00 under 6 Free Learn about the cape's maritime history and the Catboat Sarah Project. A museum built replica of the Crosby Catboat. Now used as a floating classroom and the official boat of Barnstable, it will be on tour during July and August 2008. For more info visit the museum's website below by clicking on the link.
Cape Cod Museum of ArtLocated on Rt.6A in Dennis on the grounds of the Cape cod Center For The Arts in Dennis Village. 508-385-4477
Summer HOURS Mon.-Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm Sun. 12:00pm-5:00pm
The museum of art offers courses in drawing, working with pastels,landscape painting, children's book illustrations, and pottery. Basic digital camera, water colors, and opera are also offered.
For more info and to visit their website click on the link below.
Cahoon Museum of American ArtLocated at 4676 Falmouth Road in Cotuit. 508-428-7581 Museum Hours Tues.-Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm Sun. 1:00pm -4:00pm
Admission Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
Seniors $4.00
Cape Cod Baseball Hall Of FameLocated on the lower level of the J.F.K. Museum in Hyannis. This just has to be one of my personel favorites. To learn about the big stars of today's game when they were playing for local cape teams. Cape Cod Baseball League (hall of fame)
Whydah Pirate Museum
Without a doubt this one's on my Cape Cod Museums favorites list. Visit this museum to learn about Barry Clifford's discovery of the Whyda Pirate Ship .The Whydah Pirate Museum is locatedin Provincetown at the end of MacMillanWharf. Admission $8.00 Adult $6.00 6-12 Open May 1 - Oct. 31 10:00 am - 5 pm till 8 pm June-July-August Learn about the Whydah Pirate Ship,and Captain " Black Sam " Bellamy. See the pieces of eight recoveredfrom the Whydah along with other artifacts.
Pilgrim Monument and MuseumOne more great stop while in Provincetown is the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum located on High Pole Hill Road. For more info give them a call at 508-487-1310 or visit their website below.
Cape Cod has some 80 plus museums, these are but a few of our favorites. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
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