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

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The Underground Art Gallery

Impressionistic paintings are for sale in oil, watercolor and acrylic by Karen North Wells of seascapes, landscapes, flowers and local landmarks. Also over 100 cards, 60 prints and 50 tiles are for sale and on exhibit. Please come visit this unique earth-sheltered gallery covered with 100 tons of earth supported by 10 tree trunks. The gallery... show more

Categories: Art Galleries

673 Satucket Road, Brewster ~ (508) 896-3757 ~

Highland House Museum

The Highland House Museum occupies one of Truro's best known landmarks, the 1907 Highland House Hotel. Exhibits provide fascinating insight into the lives of the people of Truro dating back to early European settlers and the Native Americans that preceded them.

Categories: Historical Museums

Highland Light Road, North Truro ~ (508) 487-3397 ~

Plimoth Plantation

At historic Plimoth Plantation, you can experience what that first Thanksgiving was like for the Pilgrims who came to live side by side with, and learn from, the Wampanoag Indians. The English Village is a re-creation of the settlement that existed in 1627. You will meet role playing colonists who speak, act, and dress as the Pilgrims did then,... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth ~ (508) 746-1622 ~

Atlantic White Shark Conservacy

The AWSC Shark Center offers an in-depth look at one of the ocean's most magnificent and misunderstood species: the Great White Shark! Through interactive exhibits, videos, and displays, the center offers many ways to learn about groundbreaking research and one of Cape Cod's most captivating summer residents. The Shark Center caters to all... show more

Categories: Natural History Museums

235 Orleans Rd, Chatham ~ (508) 348-5901 ~

Chatham Railroad Museum

The Chatham Railroad Museum is contained in the beautifully restored 1887 railroad depot that served Chatham residents and visitors for many years. Featuring an architectural style called Railroad Gothic, the depot contains hundreds of exhibits and the New York Central model locomotives in use at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. The Museum is child... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

549 Main Street, Chatham ~ (508) 945-5100 ~

Whydah Pirate Museum

Come see the world's only authenticated pirate treasure at this brand new interactive museum! It is a great learning experience for children and adults of all ages.

Categories: Children, Historical Museums

(508) 534-9571 ~

Coast Guard Heritage Museum

The Museum features items and information covering the history of the Life Saving Service as it existed on Cape Cod, including stations, equipment, and stories.

Categories: Historical Museums

3353 Main Street  , Barnstable ~ 508-362-8521 ~

Cape Cod Museum of Art

Bring the kids to the Kids' Treasure Hunt in the Galleries. Parents enjoy the interaction of sharing art with the children. We offer summer programs for children of all ages.

Categories: Art Museums

60 Hope Lane, Dennis ~ (508) 385-4477 ~

Sandwich Glass Museum

Presenting an outstanding & memorable educational experience through the Museum's collections, exhibitions, educational programs, library, communications, products & publications.

Categories: Historical Museums, Sightseeing & Tours

129 Main Street, Sandwich ~ 508-888-0251 ~

Toad Hall Classic Sports Car Collection

Toad Hall has a collection of 0ver 50 Classic Sports Cars ranging from the 50s to the 80s and a couple of newer ones tossed in. One of the largest such collections in America, especially since all but one is red. There are a dozen Lotus, half dozen Jaguars, Triumphs, MGs and Austin Healeys. Also Morgan, AC, Daimler, Jensen Healy, Sunbeam Tiger and... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

288 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis ~ (508) 778-4934 ~

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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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