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Museum Directory Atlantic White Shark Conservancy- Provincetown Website: Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Provincetown Shark Center Address: 16 MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657 Phone: 508-348-5901 Email: info@atlanticwhiteshark.org Awareness inspires conservation: AWSC's second outreach facility, Shark Center Provincetown, is the perfect place to be inspired by great white sharks. With a focus on research, education, and public safety, visitors of all ages can explore hands-on, interactive exhibits and dive into the world of our local apex predators. The Shark Center caters to all shark-enthusiasts - making a visit the perfect activity for kids - rainy days included! Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM 16 MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA, USA

Museum Directory Brooks Academy Museum-Harwich Historical Society Website: http://www.harwichhistoricalsociety.org/ Address: 80 Parallel Street, Harwich, Massachusetts 02645 Phone: (508) 432-8089 Email: info@HarwichHistoricalSociety.org The museum is housed in the former Pine Grove Seminary. It was a two-room school was presided over by Sidney Brooks, Offered to both boys and girls, it taught a typical high school curriculum including surveying and navigation. Students boarded with local families for about $1.50 a week. The Society's collection at the Brooks Museum chronicles several hundred years of Harwich History, highlighted by the Cape's largest cranberry culture exhibit. New to the museum is the Elmer Crowell Barn on its grounds. You can explore the story of the Harwich bird carver Anthony Elmer Crowell at his newly reconstructed barn which features the workshop of the now world famous carver, furnished as it was during Crowell’s day, along with audiovisual and photographic displays, tools, and bird-carving demonstrations. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 80 Parallel Street, Harwich, MA, USA

Museum Directory National Marine Life Center Website: http://nmlc.org/ Address: 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532 Phone: 508-743-9888 Email: nmlc@nmlc.org Cape Cod is a stranding hot spot. Each year, up to 56 live seals, 98 live dolphins, and 144 live sea turtles strand on our beaches, sick, injured, and in need of medical care. In 1995, a group of visionaries gathered to address the significant environmental need of a hospital to care for these stranded animals, many of whom are endangered and all of whom are federally-protected species. And thus, the National Marine Life Center was born. It is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) marine animal hospital and science and education center. Our mission is to rehabilitate and release stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation. Mission Statement : The National Marine Life Center rehabilitates and releases stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation. Vision Statement: The vision of the National Marine Life Center is to be a world leader in marine wildlife rehabilitation, conservation science, and STEM education. Values Statement : The Trustees, Staff, and Volunteers of the National Marine Life Center believe in humane care for stranded marine animals, thoughtful science that improves our understanding of wildlife health, and quality education programs that promote a conservation ethic. We carry out our work with respect for each other, our supporters, our partner organizations, our community, and the environment. The National Marine Life Center’s Marine Animal Discovery Center and Gift Shop is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 10-5 daily, then weekends through Columbus Day. We’re also open select days throughout the fall, winter, and spring (Open Houses, February and April School Vacation Weeks). An educational experience about helping sea life on Cape Cod, the Marine Animal Discovery Center features educational displays, specimens, and information about marine animals, strandings, rehabilitation, marine science, and ocean conservation. NMLC’s Gift Shop features a unique selection of local art, jewelry, educational toys & games, eco-friendly, and fair trade items with a marine theme. Shop for a good cause! All proceeds benefit NMLC’s marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education programs. The Discovery Center will be open Sunday – Friday every week from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm then 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm; there is a $3 admission fee for those 2 years and older. These days and hours are subject to change, based on staffing availability and season. The Discovery Center features specimens and exhibits featuring information about the species we rehabilitate, the science our work contributes to and conservation efforts for these species. They also have interactive exhibits for kids of all ages! This educational area will give you a look at the work we do to care for stranded marine animals and their natural history. Please be aware, that this is not a tour of the animal hospital. For more information, click here . Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA, USA

Museum Directory Highland House Museum Website: https://trurohistoricalsociety.org/ Address: 6 Highland Light Road North, Truro, Massachusetts 02652 Phone: 508-487-3397 Email: director@trurohistoricalsociety.org The Highland House Museum occupies one of Truro’s best known landmarks, the old Highland House, a hotel built on the Highlands in 1907. Located near the Highland Light in North Truro, it is a classic example of a turn-of-the-century summer resort hotel. A visit to the museum provides fascinating insight into the lives of the people of Truro dating back to early European settlers and the Native Americans that preceded them The Highland House is owned by the Truro Historical Society is to acquire, protect, display and maintain artifacts of interest to the general public, with special emphasis on the Truro community. Displays will rotate, new items acquired, educational and entertainment programs presented, all in order to expand interest in and better understanding of our historical heritage. Hours: Mon. 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Tue. 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Wed. 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Thu. 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun. Closed 6 Highland Light Road, Truro, MA, USA

Museum Directory Massachusetts Air and Space Museum Website: https://www.massairspace.org/ Address: 438 Main Street, Hyannis, MA, USA, 02601 Phone: 508-827-6300 Email: media@massairspace.org This endeavor began in January 2007 when several experienced members of Massachusetts aviation/space organizations came together and started the initiative to form The Massachusetts Air and Space Museum. Since that time, the group has grown into a nonprofit tax-exempt organization to achieve this goal. Contributions from the founding members plus a number of private and corporate donations and grants have enabled the Museum to raise over a quarter million dollars. We have established an Advisory Committee of prominent individuals who we believe will add the necessary leadership and experience to assist in meeting our initial goals. Coincident to this effort, a general Museum membership category has been established for the purpose of enlisting additional volunteers, as well as raising funds. All donations are welcome and are tax-deductible as provided by law. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. Closed 438 Main Street, Hyannis, MA, USA

Museum Directory Provincetown Art Association and Museum Website: https://www.paam.org/ Address: 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657 Phone: (508) 487-1750 Email: info@paam.org The Provincetown Art Association and Museum is a nationally recognized, year-round cultural institution that fuses the creative energy of America’s oldest active art colony with the natural beauty of outer Cape Cod that has inspired artists for generations. PAAM was established in 1914 by a group of artists and townspeople to build a permanent collection of works by artists of outer Cape Cod, and to exhibit art that would allow for unification within the community. In 2014, PAAM celebrated its Centennial year, with programming and exhibitions that highlighted significant artists, artwork, and events that contributed to PAAM becoming the vital cultural institution it is today. Integral to the community comprising the Provincetown Art Colony, PAAM embodies the qualities that make Provincetown an enduring American center for the arts, and serves as Cape Cod’s most widely-attended art museum. As interest in the region’s contribution to American art history continues to grow, PAAM presents an ever-changing lineup of exhibitions, lectures, workshops and cultural events that seek to promote and cultivate appreciation for all branches of the fine arts for which Provincetown is known. Hours: Mon. 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM Tue. Closed Wed. 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM Thu. 11:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri. 11:00 PM - 08:00 PM Sat. 11:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun. 11:00 PM - 05:00 PM Historic District, 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, USA

Museum Directory Sturgis Library Website : https://www.sturgislibrary.org/ Address: 3090 Main Street, Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630 Phone: 508-362-6636 Email: director@sturgislibrary.org Constructed in 1644 for the Reverend John Lothrop, founder of Barnstable, the house which forms the original part of the Library is the oldest Library building in the United States. The building is also one of the oldest houses remaining on Cape Cod. A living museum, the library hosts exhibitions and exhibits year round, as well as guided tours and special events open to the public. Since Reverend Lothrop used the front room of the house for public worship, another distinction of the Sturgis Library is that it is the oldest structure still standing in America where religious services were regularly held. This room, now called “The Lothrop Room,” with its beamed ceiling and pumpkin-colored wide-board floors, retains the quintessential early character of authentic Cape Cod houses. Reverend Lothrop’s bible , with handwritten repairs to the pages, is on display in this room. On February 25, 1782, William Sturgis, a direct descendant of Reverend Lothrop, was born in this house. To help support the family after the death of his father, William went to sea at the age of 15. In 1810, he founded Bryant and Sturgis, clipper ship owners engaged in the Northwest and China Trades. In 1863, after a successful career, Captain Sturgis willed his former home, plus $15,000 in bonds, for the establishment of a village Library in the village of Barnstable. The Library opened in 1867 with 1,300 volumes, many of which came from Sturgis’ private library. Today, Sturgis Library is a national treasure. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Library is situated on the “ Old King’s Highway ,” recently named as “one of the ten most scenic byways in America.” The Library Collections have grown to over 65,000 volumes, including the Special Collections . These include the Cape Cod History Collection of books, manuscripts, photographs and microfilm, the most important collection of its kind in the United States; the Kittredge Maritime Collection, one of the finest maritime collections on the East Coast, notable for its concentration on Cape Cod sea captains and vessels; and the Lothrop Genealogy Collection, which is used by genealogists from all over the United States in examining their connections to Cape Cod History. Read an article on the opening of the library , originally published in the Barnstable Patriot in 1867. Learn more about the early collections of the Sturgis Library in an article by Renee Roberts. Read all about the Sturgis Library and Barnstable Village in You’ve never been to Barnstable? by Kurt Vonnegut» Read a historic poem about the library , originally published in the Barnstable Patriot in 1906. Hours: Mon. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Tue. 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM Wed. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Thu. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. Closed 3090 Main Street, Barnstable, MA, USA

Museum Directory Stony Brook Grist Mill & Museum Website: https://www.brewster-ma.gov/stony-brook-grist-mill-museum Address: 830 Stony Brook Road, Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 Phone: 508-896-3701 Email: brewster@brewster-ma.gov The Stony Brook Grist Mill and Museum is a favorite stopping place for locals and visitors. The beautiful spot, featuring a sparkling brook and picturesque mill, is both scenic and historical. The Grist Mill is the only remaining structure from Brewster’s Factory Village, a bustling 19th Century industrial area. The restored mill is open every Saturday in the summer. Visitors can see the water wheel in motion and purchase fresh ground corn meal. The upstairs museum features artifacts of 19th Century Cape Cod life, weaving demonstrations and much more. Visitors strolling the footpaths might happen upon basking turtles, spot a heron flying overhead, see dragonflies hovering over the mill pond, or see a variety of fish in the brook. The mill site is a Brewster treasure. In the spring, the annual alewife migration up the fish ladders of Stony Brook is awe-inspiring, and was the subject of The Run, a nature classic written by John Hay. Footpaths along the edges of the brook are a wonderful vantage point to view the fish, which journey from Cape Cod Bay to the freshwater ponds of West Brewster in order to spawn. The herring run starts in mid-March (depending on air and water temperatures) and continues through early May. Mill and Museum Hours: The Grist Mill and Museum are open every Saturday in July and August from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free. Fresh cornmeal is available for purchase. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 830 Stony Brook Road, Brewster, MA, USA

Museum Directory Brewster Historical Society Museum Website: http://www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/ Address: 739 Lower Road, Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 Phone: (508) 896-9521 Email: brewsterhistoricalsociety@comcast.net The Brewster Historical Society, established in 1964, collects and preserves the artifacts and history of Brewster to ensure their future accessibility. Its Cobb House Museum, an historic sea captain’s home, houses four permanent galleries, a special exhibition gallery and an extensive documents research area accessible by appointment. The Society also operates the Windmill Village complex adjacent to the grounds of Drummer Boy Park. Windmill Village includes the 1795 Higgins Farm Windmill, 1867 Blacksmith Shop and the 1795 Harris-Black House, an original “small house.” The Cobb house is open seasonally 1-4 and the Windmill Village 12-3, through Columbus Day. Check the Brewster Historical Society website for locations and further details. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 739 Lower Road, Brewster, MA, USA

Museum Directory Judah Baker Windmill Website: https://yarmouth.ma.us/windmill Address: 89 River Street, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Phone: 508-398-2231 (ext. 1292) Email: okh@yarmouth.ma.us In the late 1600s, Yarmouth was home to 5 windmills – all built for grinding grain (also known as “grist”). Built in 1791, the Judah Baker Windmill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is Yarmouth’s last-surviving windmill. Only a half-mile from Route 28, the windmill stands in a small park overlooking the Bass River and facing west toward Nantucket Sound. While you can see the windmill anytime, our dedicated volunteers offer free tours during the season. Accessibility: The park is flat with grass, a brick path, and a composite path (which can be slippery when wet). Inside the windmill, there are steps to the second level. When the windmill is open during the season, there is a portable toilet available (not accessible). See Google map of windmills you can visit on Cape Cod & the Islands. Windmill tours are free: June 3-September 5, Mon-Thu, weather permitting. Hours: Mon. 09:00 AM - 012:00 PM Tue. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Wed. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Thu. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 89 River Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA

Museums foster ongoing appreciation and knowledge of art, nature, culture, science, and history. When you, the patron, purchase a gift from the museum store, you help to sustain the museum’s service to the public. Holiday shoppers will not only find quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value, but through their purchases, will also directly support their favorite museums. Museum Store Shopping Museums foster ongoing appreciation and knowledge of art, nature , culture , science , and history . When you, the patron, purchase a gift from the museum store, you help to sustain the museum’s service to the public. Holiday shoppers will not only find quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value, but through their purchases, will also directly support their favorite museums. Proceeds from purchases at museum stores directly support the educational missions and programs of the parent institution. Cape Cod museums have one-of-a-kind Cape Cod gifts that are there for your choosing. Below you will find direct links to museum stores and able to see what they have to offer – in person shopping, curbside pick up, and shipping. Do not miss this opportunity to support your favorite local Cape Cod museum as well as supporting shopping local, supporting Cape Cod artists and helping the local community. Museums with Stores Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Atwood House Museum Cahoon Museum of American Art Cape Cod Art Center Cape Cod Maritime Museum Cape Cod Museum of Art Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Centerville Historical Museum Chatham Marconi -RCA Wireless Museum Cultural Center of Cape Cod Dennis Historical Society Edward Gorey House Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen Harwich Historical Society Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Nantucket Historical Association National Marine Life Center Osterville Historical Museum Provincetown Art Association and Museum Sandwich Glass Museum The Centers for Culture and History in Orleans Truro Historical Society Wellfleet Historical Society Whydah Pirate Museum Woods Hole Historical Museum

Museum Directory Highfield Hall and Gardens Website: https://highfieldhallandgardens.org/ Address: 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, Massachusetts 02541 Phone: 508-495-1878 Email: info@highfieldhall.org Highfield Hall & Gardens is the magnificently restored 1878 estate of the Beebe family, now transformed into a vibrant center of cultural and community life on Cape Cod. This 19th century historic estate offers programs for all ages, nestled in the serene setting of Beebe Woods. They invite all to walk their grounds, view the lovely gardens, and tour the fully restored home of the Beebe family. Exhibits are shown throughout the year, please check their website for the latest exhibit and program schedule. Highfield Hall & Gardens is now open year-round with modified hours throughout the year. Please check their website for current hours of operation. Highfield Hall & Gardens and Beebe Woods are accessible daily from dawn to dusk, year-round. DATES & TIMES February 13, 2025 – May 17, 2025 Wednesday – Friday; 10 am – 4 pm Saturday; 10 am – 2 pm May 20, 2025 – October 31, 2025 Tuesday – Friday; 10 am – 4 pm Saturday & Sunday; 10 am – 2 pm Business office hours: Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Admission: $12.00 Adults | $8.00 Seniors | Free for children under 17, active and retired military, Card to Culture & Blue Star Families Highfield is handicap accessible, and ADA compliant. The permanent exhibition, The Highfield Story, tells the dramatic history of Highfield Hall and traces its journey from private family enclave, to abandoned edifice, to the pride of the community. Plan to stay awhile to also view their changing art exhibitions, visit the gardens, take a walk through Beebe Woods. Highfield Hall & Gardens remains open and available year-round for cultural programs, corporate meetings, and private events. Click here to inquire about hosting a private function at Highfield Hall & Gardens. Group Tours & Estate Walks: They host estate walks throughout the season weather permitting. Please check their website for scheduled Estate Walks. These walks are free with paid admission. Private Estate walks are available year-round for group tours of 5 people or more for a fee of $12 per person. Please check their calendar to plan your visit, they have special events and private functions throughout the year. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, USA