Cape Cod Museums

Location:

30 Keene St., Bourne Village:  (508) 759-6928

Times:

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays year-round

What You'll See:

Latest  exhibit "Barnstable County Hospital."

Location:

Route 28, East Falmouth;    (508) 457-0495

Times:

 10 am.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

What You'll See:

Situated on a picturesque bluff overlooking Waquoit Bay. Its headquarters are the site of research on coastal waters and peoples impact on them. They also have displays, various activities and nature trails. 

Location:

573 Woods Hole Road Woods Hole;   (508) 548-7270

Times:

 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays year-round

What You'll See:

Provides extensive archives for researchers

Location:

577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee;  (508) 539-8788

Times:

 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays

What You'll See:

Many hands-on exhibits, science, arts and crafts workshops, . Includes Toddler Castle, Starlab Planetarium (call for scheduled times) and foot pirate ship. $2.50 ages 1-4 and seniors, $3.50 ages 5-adult.

Location:

16 Great Neck Road North, Mashpee; (508) 539-1438

Times:

 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and the first Saturday of each month year-round

What You'll See:

Currently featuring the exhibit "Popponesset, New Seabury Through The Years."  Displays of the Old Indian Meeting House, Popponesset and Camp Farley, the New Seabury Golf Course, the churches in Mashpee, and more.

Location:

129 Main St.; (508) 888-0251

Times:

 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

What You'll See:

See beautifully crafted glass made in Sandwich between 1825 and 1888. $3.50. Group rates available.

Location:

6 Discovery Hill Road, (off of Route 6A), East Sandwich; (508) 888-6870

Times:

 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays

What You'll See:

Nature trails, live animal exhibits and programs for children and families. The center is operated by the Thornton W. Burgess Society. Donations are  accepted. 

Location:

4676 Falmouth Road  (508) 428-7581

Times:

 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays year-round

What You'll See:

A large collection of marine paintings from the 19th- and early 20th-century , American impressionism and paintings by contemporary  artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon. Housed in 1775 Colonial farmhouse.

Location:

60 Hope Lane (Cape Playhouse Center for the Arts), Dennis;  (508) 385-4477

Times:

 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays except for holidays

What You'll See:

Right off of historic Route 6A the Cape Museum of Fine Arts features special exhibitions and a permanent collection. Lectures, classes, trips and ReelArt Cinema. $5, free ages 15 and under, $3 groups of 15 or more. 

Location:

Trotting Park Road and Old Main Street, West Dennis;  (508) 394-0206.

Times:

 Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment. 

What You'll See:

See the Cape Cod of Olde. This 1801 sea captain's home with Sandwich glass and antiques, also offers a Museum Barn with antique tools, country store, and Driftwood Zoo. 

Location:

397 Main Street, Hyannis   (508) 790-3077

Times:

 Open Feb - Apr and Oct - Dec, Wed-Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

What You'll See:

Displaying muti-media exhibits that focus on Kennedy's time spent on Cape Cod ( 1934 - 1963 )

Location:

Route 6A, Brewster; (800) 479-3867

Times:

 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays year-round

What You'll See:

Great for Kids! Explore the nature trails, and then check out the exhibits, salt- and fresh-water aquariums, library, gift shop, films and family programs. $5, $2 children age 5-12, children 4 and under free. Free admission first Monday of the month through April.

Location:

Route 6, Eastham;  (508) 255-3421

Times:

 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.

What You'll See:

Complete your visit to the National Seashore by checking out these nature and history exhibits, a film, self-guided walking and bike trails.