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

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Expedition Whydah

Learn about the history of the Whydah Pirate Ship, the only verified pirate shipwreck ever discovered. The ship wrecked off Wellfleet in 1717, taking with her the treasures of fifty plundered ships.

Open April 15 to October 31

Admission:
- Adults $10
- Seniors & Children 12 and under $8
- Under 6 Free

Categories: Historical Museums

16 Macmillan Wharf, Provincetown ~ (508) 487-8899 ~

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 ~

The Sturgis Library

Constructed in 1644 for the Reverend John Lothrop, founder of Barnstable, the house which forms the original part of the Sturgis Library is the oldest library building in the United States. The building is also one of the oldest houses remaining on Cape Cod. Since Reverend Lothrop used the front room of the house for public worship, another... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

3090 Main Street, Barnstable ~ (508) 362-6636 ~

Cahoon Museum of American Art

Highlights of the permanent collection include the works of Cape Cod artists Ralph Cahoon and Martha Cahoon and other prominent 19th Century American artwork by Ralph Blakelock, William Bradford, James Buttersworth, John J. Enneking, Alvan Fisher, Levi Wells Prentice and William Matthew Prior. Seven or eight special exhibitions over the year cover... show more

Categories: Art Museums

4676 Falmouth Rd, Cotuit ~ (508) 428-7581 ~

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 ~

The Mayflower II

Of the hundreds of ships that made the transatlantic crossing in the 1600s, she is the ship we remember. Three hundred years later, on June 13, 1957, a full-scale reproduction arrived in Plymouth Harbor, Mayflower II. Since then, Mayflower II has become the majestic centerpiece of historic Plymouth Harbor, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In... show more

Categories: Historical Museums

508-746-1622 ~

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 ~

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 ~

Thornton Burgess Museum

The Museum features a variety of memorabilia relating to the life and times of Thornton Burgess - the famed children's author, naturalist and native son of Sandwich.

Categories: Historical Museums

4 Water Street, Sandwich ~ 508.888.6870 ~

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 ~

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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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