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

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Maria Mitchell Observatory

OBSERVE the sky and the field of astronomy by visiting the historic Vestal Street Observatory or Loines Observatory. DISCOVER the sea and its creatures by visiting the Aquarium. INVESTIGATE the land and its creatures by visiting the Natural Science Museum. LEARN more about Maria Mitchell and her legacy by visiting the Mitchell House. EXPLORE our... show more

Categories: Natural History Museums

4 Vestal St, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-9198 ~

Cavalier Galleries, Inc.

Cavalier Gallery opened on Nantucket on June 1, 2000, and the gallery was an immediate success. It is our mission to present significant exhibitions for our clients to enjoy and exceptional works in painting, sculpture and photography worthy of their consideration.

Categories: Art Galleries

34 Main Street, Nantucket ~ (508) 325-4405 ~

Isabel Souza

Isabel's goal as a ceramic artist is to create functional handmade objects that hold stories and add meaning to our surroundings. Her designs aim to feel personal in how they interact with the human body- whether it is a mug that we hold to our lips and cradle in our hands for warmth, a serving bowl that is passed between loved ones at a dinner... show more

Categories: Art Galleries

313 Main St Unit 5, Wellfleet ~ n/a ~

OldWhaling Church, Daniel Fischer Hse, Vincent Hse

Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust has acquired, preserved and managed the endangered historic landmarks of Martha’s Vineyard since 1975, restoring living institutions to their rightful place in Island life. The Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust is a private, not-for-profit organization supported by contributions from the public and through... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

99 Main Street, Edgartown ~ (508) 627-4440 ~

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 ~

Jobi Pottery

Jobi™ Pottery is a Truro cottage industry that began in 1953. Today, owner/designer Susan Kurtzman still uses the original mid-century casting molds to create pottery in her Truro studio. Every piece of pottery and pottery dinnerware is handmade and hand painted.

Categories: Pottery

3 Depot Road, Truro ~ (508) 349-2303 ~

Cape Cod Maritime Museum

Dedicated to celebrating, preserving & interpreting Cape Cod's maritime past, present & future, and inspiring passion and respect for the sea & how it continues to shape Cape Cod.

Categories: Historical Museums

135 South Street , Hyannis ~ 508-775-1706 ~

Nantucket Lightship Baskets Museum

The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) was founded in 1997 with the purpose of preserving Nantucket's rich history of lightship-basket making through public education and creating a permanent home for the display of lightship baskets, both historic and contemporary. In 2021, the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum affiliated with the Nantucket... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

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

Hadwen House & the Oldest House & Historic Garden

Located at 96 Main Street, The Hadwen House is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Hadwen purchased the property on the corner of Pleasant and Main in 1844, and commissioned local builder Frederick Brown Coleman to construct the two-and-a-half storied clapboard house with a five-bayed... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

96 Main Street, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1894 ~

Tabernacle, Cottage Museum & MV Campground Assn

The value of the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association includes the carefully recorded historic connection with the religious "campmeeting" movement of the early 19th century, the unique layout of the grounds emulated by many post Civil War campmeeting sites, the original architectural form of the "Martha's Vineyard" cottages built between... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

Box 1176, Oak Bluffs ~ (508) 693-0525 ~

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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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