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Art & Museums – Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket

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Martha's Vineyard Museum

The Martha's Vineyard Museum campus accommodates both the Island's largest museum and the only research library dedicated to the history of the Vineyard. The objects collections of the MVM, donated or purchased over the past 80 years, includes over 30,000 items relating to all aspects of life on Martha’s Vineyard. The Martha's Vineyard Museum... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

59 School Street, Edgartown ~ (508) 627-4441 ~

Nantucket Whaling Museum

Housed in a former candle factory built immediately following Nantucket's Great Fire in 1846, the museum was restored in 2005. Featured exhibits include a restored 1847 candle factory, expanded top-quality exhibition space, and thea forty-six foot skeleton of a sperm whale that washed ashore on New Year's Day in 1998, the 1849 Fresnel Lens used... show more

Categories: Natural History Museums

15 Broad St, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1894 ~

Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock at The Pilgrim Memorial is on the shore of Plymouth Harbor and is believed to be the boulder near which the Pilgrims landed.

Categories: Historical Museums

Water St., Plymouth ~ (508) 747-5360 ~

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Discover what Cape Cod is all about at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster! We integrate natural history, nature education for adults and children, and steward 400 acres of beautiful conservation land. Walk the trails, attend exciting programs, spend the day strolling through our informative and visually stunning exhibits, wind... show more

Categories: Natural History Museums, Sightseeing & Tours

869 Main Street/Route 6A, Brewster ~ (508) 896-3867 ~

Addison Art Gallery

With collectors from throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, the Addison Art Gallery is widely known for its integrity and exceptional personal service. Also the most active gallery in the region, and one of the most active in the country, Addison Art Gallery is surpassing its own high standards for presenting an intriguing season of shows.... show more

Categories: Art Galleries

43 South Orleans Road, Orleans ~ (508) 255-6200 ~

Highland Light

Highland Light is the oldest lighthouse on the Cape, built in 1797 in an effort to reduce the large number of shipwrecks. It was the first lighthouse in the nation to include a flashing light.

Categories: Historical Museums

27 Highland Light Rd., Truro ~

The Bowersock Gallery

The Bowersock Gallery was established in 2004 as a venue to encourage and explore a deeper interest and enjoyment for contemporary, modern, abstract and classical works of art. We are dedicated to being one of the foremost art galleries in New England. Currently representing thirty established New England artists as well as emerging new artists,... show more

Categories: Art Galleries

373 Commercial Street, Provincetown ~ (508) 487-4994 ~

Adam Peck Gallery

West End Gallery featuring paintings and sculpture by Adam Peck and other invited artists throughout the season. Adam seeks the iconic image paring it down to only what is necessary to tempt the imagination of the viewer. His architectural design background shows through in his paintings of his signature house. Check adampeckgallery.com for... show more

Categories: Art Galleries

142 Commercial Street, Provincetown ~ (508) 274-8298 ~

HandCraft House

Offering a distinctive collection of functional and decorative art for the home and garden since 1986. The HandCraft House Gallery features the watercolor paintings of gallery owner Eileen Smith, and the hand made creations of America's leading craft artisans. You'll find jewelry including a wide variety of earrings, necklaces and pins;... show more

Categories: Art & Crafts

3966 Route 6A, Brewster ~ (508) 240-1412 ~

The Scrimshander Gallery

The Scrimshander Gallery, located on historic Old South Wharf in Nantucket, is a destination of choice for scrimshaw collectors and art lovers alike. The gallery began in 1990 as a showcase for artist Michael Vienneau's scrimshaw, carvings and artwork. Mr. Vienneau has been working as a professional Scrimshander since 1974 and his artwork is in... show more

Categories: Art Galleries

10 Old South Wharf, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1004 ~

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Vacation is all about relaxing. What better way to compliment your time basking on the beaches than strolling through the many terrific museums and art galleries on the Cape and Islands. From the Kennedy Museum and Classic Sports Car Collection in Hyannis, the Nantucket Whaling and the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museums on Nantucket, and the Martha’s Vineyard Museum in Edgartown, treat yourself to a wealth of fascinating information about the history of this unique area and view the artifacts that bring it alive for adults and kids alike.

Or, if you are not a history buff, let our Vacation Planner point you in the direction of the myriad of different art galleries featuring eclectic displays of local and other fine art and crafts. A great alternative to sun and crowd exposure on the beaches during the day, museums and galleries also provide a lovely opportunity to prolong the enjoyment of a romantic dining experience in the evenings.

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