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Built in the 1840s, this historic house and museum was once home to one of the Cape's wealthy sea captains and is the only Cape Cod home regularly open to visitors today. Located on Stawberry Lane Common, the house offers visitors a glimpse of 19th century family life. Open June through October, Thursdays through Sundays, tours available.
Address: Strawberry Lane Common Yarmouth Port MA USA
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Located within walking distance to Main Street, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rich maritime tradition and history for which Cape Cod and the islands are known for.
Address: 135 South Street Hyannis MA USA 02601
 Send an Email  1 508 775-1723
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The Chatham Railroad Museum is set in an 1887 railroad depot. Volunteers are on-hand to explain the many displays, including a 1918 New York caboose that visitors are welcome to walk through.
Address: 153 Depot Rd. Chatham MA USA 02633
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The Cape Cod Children's Museum includes many opportunities for children of all ages to discover and explore through interactive exhibits. A planetarium is on the property, as well as many other exciting features such as a pirate ship, a puppet theater and a toddler play area.
Address: 577 Great Neck Road S. Mashpee MA USA 02536
Send an Email 1 508 539-8788
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This museum features beautifully landscaped gardens with an abundance of Dexter Rhododendrons. American art, history and antique automobiles are some of the museum's exhibits. An operating hand-carved carousel built in 1912 is another spectacular attraction. A multitude of lectures, workshops and activities are offered for families during season. Open year round, with extended hours from April to October.
Address: 67 Grove St Sandwich MA USA 02563
1 508 888-3300
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Inside the Sandwich Glass Museum are 14 galleries containing more than 5,000 pieces of glass work, many of which depict Sandwich's contribution to the glass making industry over the years.
Address: 129 Main Street Sandwich MA USA 02563
1 508 888-0251
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In the 1890s, America developed a series of Art Colonies, one of the most prominent on Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Museum of Art was founded in 1981 to focus on these artists and preserve their work on the Cape.
Address: 60 Hope Ln Dennis MA USA 02638-5034
Send an Email (1) 1 508 385-4477 Extn: 13
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The French Cable Station Museum
The building that houses this technical museum was once connected to France via a cable laid across the Atlantic Ocean. The communications-themed exhibits illustrate a time when technical communications were in their infant stages. Prepared with the assistance of the Smithsonian, the displays are further enhanced by the staff's knowledge.
Address: 41 S Orleans Rd Orleans MA USA 02653
1 508 240-1735
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Hallet's has been in business since 1889 providing customers with a friendly, personal welcome. Now operated by the great-grandson of the first owner the store has kept may of its original features and offers customers old fashioned sodas, sandwiches and and ice-cream cones. The small museum upstairs details the history of the store.
Address: 139 Hallet's St. Yarmouth Port MA USA 02675
Send an Email 1 508 362-3362
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Toad Hall houses a private collection of some 60 classic sports cars including Lotus, MG, Triumph, Jaguar,TVR, Morgan, AC, Datsun, Porsche, Ferrari and many other brands. All cars are red, and inspired by Toad's fascination with motor cars in the story Wind in the Willows.
Address: 288 Scudder Ave Hyannis MA USA 02647
Send an Email (1) 1 508 778-4934
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This museum is located on 80 acres of its own land, with three nature trails through different areas: woodland, salt marsh, and bay shore. The museum itself has two floors of exhibits about Cape Cod's indigenous plants and animals. There are aquarium displays, and exhibits on whales, birds, and snakes among others. Several of the displays are geared towards children, and there are educational summer workshops for kids as well. They also offer nature tours, canoe trips, and seal cruises in other Cape Cod areas.
Address: 869 Route 6A Brewster MA USA 02631
Send an Email (4) 1 508 896-3867
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New England Fire & History Museum
The New England Fire & History Museum contains New England's largest display of firefighting equipment and memorabilia. Open daily between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, then weekends only until Columbus Day weekend.
Address: 1439 Main St. Brewster MA USA 02631
1 508 896-5711
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Take a look into the life of JFK and his years on Cape Cod with friends and family at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. A multi media exhibit and display of more than 80 photographs of America's 35th president are just a few of the items found inside. A bronze statue of JFK is in the entrance of museum.
Address: 397 Main St Hyannis MA USA 02601
1 508 790-3077
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This museum is named after Ralph Cahoon, an American contemporary primitive painter. It is located in the house and studio where he lived and worked. The building was completed in 1775, and
is a Georgian colonial style home. They have permanent art collections, including the paintings of Ralph and Martha Cahoon. They also host several special exhibitions each year.
Address: 4676 Falmouth Rd Cotuit MA USA 02635
1 508 428-7581
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Established in 1914, the Provincetown Art Association and Museum contains four galleries that feature works from American artists. Works of more than 500 artists are displayed in the museum, which open throughout the year, with seasonal hours from October to May.
Address: 460 Commercial Street Provincetown MA USA 02657
Send an Email 1 508 487-1750
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Aptucxet Trading Post Museum
The trading post building dates back to at least 1621, making it one of the earliest Pilgrim buildings. It is a significant site because it presents a context for Bourne's participation in historic events. The site has several other historical buildings as well as herb and wildflower gardens.
Address: 24 Aptucxet Rd Bourne MA USA 02532
1 508 759-9487
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The Old Atwood House Museum
The Old Atwood House Museum features a number of exhibits that examine and celebrate the local culture and history. Among the displays are many that look at fishing, including a recreation of a 1947 fishing camp. Constructed in 1752, this house is one of the oldest structures in Chatham.
Address: 347 Stage Harbor Rd. Chatham MA USA
1 508 945-2493
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The Falmouth Historical Society Museum is comprised of the Julia Wood House, the Hallett Barn and the Conant House. Each house includes a variety of period furnishings and historical items. Between the buildings there are formal gardens for visitors to enjoy. The gardens are maintained by the Falmouth Garden Club.
Address: 55 Palmer Avenue Falmouth MA USA 02541
1 508 548-4857
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Thornton Burgess, renowned children's author, wrote more than 15,000 stories on Peter Rabbit and his animal friends. This museum features artifacts, work, personal and professional memorabilia related to his work, as well as a puppet theater that visitors can participate in, using the characters found in his books.
Address: 4 Water Street (Route 130) Sandwich MA USA 02563
Send an Email (1) 1 508 888-4668
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The Edward Gorey House commemorates the life and works of Edward Gorey, an American author, illustrator, playwright, set and costume designer. The house, owned and lived in by Gorey himself, exhibits his diverse and extraordinary talents and reflects his distinct personality. This museum is open from mid-April through late-December.
Address: 8 Strawberry Ln Yarmouthport MA USA 02675
Send an Email 1 508 362-3909
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