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

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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 ~

The Granary Gallery

Housed in a restored grain-storage barn, the gallery enjoys a unique setting, exhibiting a combination of fine art and antiques. Come and visit one of the most popular and celebrated galleries on Martha's Vineyard. At the front entrance of the gallery, you can see on the lawn several sculptures and antiques. Once inside you will discover the... show more

Categories: Art Galleries

636 Old County Rd, West Tisbury ~ (800) 472-6279 ~

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 ~

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 ~

Marconi Station

Although the towers are no longer standing, it was at this site in 1903 that the first transatlantic wireless communication took place.

Categories: Historical Museums

Marconi Station Rd, Wellfleet ~

Donna Mahan Studio

Working with glass and found objects,  Donna adapts art to form and function. The end result may be in the form of fused-glass jewelry, a free form sculpture, a reinvented window or a rustic birdhouse, that reflect her passion for brilliant colored glass.

Categories: Other Art & Museums

446 Route 6, North Truro ~ (774) 487-1195 ~

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 ~

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 ~

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 ~

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 ~

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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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