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- Winslow Crocker House | Cape Cod Museum Trail
Museum Directory Winslow Crocker House Website: https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/winslow-crocker-house/ Address: 250 MA-6A, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts 02675 Phone: 617-994-6661 Email: info@HistoricNewEngland.org Open second and fourth Saturdays, June 1 – October 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tours on the hour. Last tour at 4:00 PM Admission $5 adults $4 seniors $3 students Free for Historic New England members and Yarmouth residents. Become a member This Georgian-style house was built in West Barnstable c. 1780 by Winslow Crocker, a trader and land speculator. Winslow Crocker joined the American navy when the Revolutionary War began, and was serving on a privateer in 1777 when his ship was captured by the British. He was imprisoned in Nova Scotia, but was later exchanged for British prisoners and allowed to return home. He became a merchant and built this home for his family. There is speculation that he may have been a rum runner, a common occupation for those involved in trading at this time. Little is known about his later life because a courthouse fire destroyed many local records in the nineteenth century. When Crocker died in 1821, his two sons inherited the house. The sons divided the house vertically, even splitting rooms and fireplaces in the process. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 250 MA-6A, Yarmouth, Yarmouth Port, MA, USA
- Atlantic White Shark Conservancy- Provincetown | Cape Cod Museum Trail
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
- Outdoor Exhibits and Trails | Cape Cod Museum Trail
Our mission is to support and promote the image, wellbeing and financial health of Cape Cod Museums, Cultural Centers and Art Exhibitions by creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and educational programs. In support of these, we seeks to enrich the community by providing opportunities for discovery and learning to residents and visitors. Outdoor Exhibits and Trails Many Cape Cod museums offer nature trails and gardens that are open to the public for their enjoyment. These are areas of Cape Cod that can be enjoyed during all seasons of the year. You will enjoy Cape Cod natural gardens, see history in the trails and enjoy an “edible” garden. We hope you visit the gardens and nature trails at the museums below and consider visiting inside the museum and experience all they have to offer. You won’t be disappointed. Cape Cod Canal Enjoy a self-guided walk, hike or bike ride along the Cape Cod Canal and learn its history as you go. Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Enjoy these three trails that are part of the museum and enjoy the Wildflower Garden that has been maintained by the Nauset Garden Club. Cape Cod National Seashore Enjoy these eleven trails that are part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Enjoy easy trails that allow sunrise view, visit ponds, and enjoy the many bird species that live and visit this area. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center Walk the Antenna Field Walking Tour which shows where the antennas at WCC Chatham were constructed in 1914 by the J.G. White Engineering Company. That antenna system consisted of six large towers averaging 350 feet in height in a straight line about one mile long…. pointing at Stavanger, Norway. This initial configuration was modified and improved over the years from 1914 through World War I and beyond. Falmouth Museums on the Green Walk the two-acre campus with two 18th century homes, an early 20th century reconstructed barn, colonial gardens, two historic cannons, stocks and a four seater outhouse. Green Briar Nature Center Enjoy the award-winning Shirley Cross Wildflower Garden , which was conceived and designed by Dr. Shirley G. Cross, and is a living museum for those interested in the study and use of wildflowers. Highfield Hall and Gardens Enjoy the extensive Gardens at Highfield Hall which includes the Music Gardens and Beebe Woods Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Walk the Nature Trails and the Self-Guided Walking Tours of Yarmouth and learn the nature and history of Yarmouth while you walk the tours. Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit Enjoy the heirloom plant varieties that are planted at the Kitchen Gardens . The Kitchen Garden interprets domestic life with herbs, flowers, vegetables and fruit. It is a small sample of plants that would have been tended by Mrs. Dottridge. Nantucket Historical Association At the Oldest House , Hawden House and Greater Light there are gardens that are open to the public during daylight hours along with admission being free to the interiors of all of these locations as well this summer. Outside Exhibits & Sculpture Gardens Cape Cod museums believe art should be accessible to all and many are able to accommodate that thought with outdoor exhibits and sculpture gardens. These outdoor exhibits and sculptures create opportunities for people to experience art at their convenience. This opportunity allows people to learn about the museum that is showcasing the art on their property. We hope you visit the outdoor art that is at the museums below and consider visiting inside the museum and experience all they have to offer- you won’t be disappointed! Atwood Museum – Lighthouse Turret, Wetu and Herb Garden Cahoon Museum of American Art – Streetside: Sculptures & Installations Cape Cod Museum of Art – Yasuna Denny Sculpture Garden Dennis Historical Society – Museums, Markers and Historic Sites Falmouth Art Center – Outdoor Sculptures Highfield Hall – Elements Fairy Houses John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum – sculpture, around town Provincetown Arts Association and Museum – Outdoor Sculptures Sandwich Glass Museum – Outdoor Sculptures
- Green Briar Nature Center | Cape Cod Museum Trail
Museum Directory Green Briar Nature Center Website: http://www.thorntonburgess.org/ Address: 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537 Phone: 508- 888-6870 Email: info@thorntonburgess.org Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Sundays September 19th - December 19th 9:30 am - 2:00 pm GREEN MEADOW FOREST ONLY This nature center and museum is inspired by Thornton Burgess’ Briar Patch. The Sandwich native wrote 170 books and created Peter the Rabbit among so many other characters. At the Green Briar Nature Center, you will find a quiet corner of Cape Cod - a sanctuary of peace and beauty in all seasons. Located on the shores of Smiling Pool and adjacent to the famous Briar Patch of Thornton Burgess’s stories, Green Briar offers interpreted nature trails and a spectacular wild flower garden. Natural history programs for children and adults are offered year-round and include classes, field trips, guided walks, and workshops on the natural sciences. We also have our very popular nature-related birthday parties. Outreach programs to area schools and other institutions are also an important part of Green Briar’s services to the community. Members of the education staff visit schools, nursing homes and clubs offering slide presentations, lectures and classes. Adjacent to Green Briar is the 57-acre Briar Patch Conservation Area, home of Peter Rabbit and many of the other Thornton Burgess animal characters. Walking trails are open to the public. Green Briar is also the home of the Green Briar Jam Kitchen. Ever since Ida Putnam began the Jam Kitchen in 1903, visitors have come to Green Briar to savor the aromas of fresh fruits cooking on the stove or in the heat of the sun. Today the Jam Kitchen is a "living museum" where visitors may view the cooking process first-hand. The kitchen still operates using Ida’s recipes and preparing the jams, jellies, relishes and pickles the "old fashioned way" in the turn-of-the-century kitchen. Green Briar’s sun-cooked preserves are cooked slowly and gently in the oldest commercial solar-cooking operation in the country. They make mouth-watering toppings for ice cream or desserts. Admission by suggested donation of $5/adult and $3/child. Free for members Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Wed. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Thu. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Fri. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Sat. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Sun. Closed 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, MA, USA
- CCMT Programs | Cape Cod Museum Trail
At the Cape Cod Museum Trail, we strive to bring programs to our communities that assist in providing enrichment through arts and culture within Cape Cod and beyond! If you are interested in partnering with us to promote arts and culture on Cape Cod, please reach out to info@capecodmuseumtrail.com CCMT Programs At the Cape Cod Museum Trail, we strive to bring programs to our communities that assist in providing enrichment through arts and culture within Cape Cod and beyond! Annually, during the month of May. we partner with select Museums to provide Museum Mondays , which provides FREE entry on specific days. We also promote Cape Cod Artweek yearly towards the end of April for special Museum events and exhibits. If you are interested in partnering with us to promote arts and culture on Cape Cod, please reach out to info@capecodmuseumtrail.com
- Judah Baker Windmill | Cape Cod Museum Trail
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
- Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center | Cape Cod Museum Trail
Museum Directory Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center Website: https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/missions/recreation/cape-cod-canal/ Address: 60 Ed Moffitt Drive, Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563 Phone: 508-833-9678 Email: samantha.a.gray@usace.army.mil Currently closed for the season until May 1, 2026 Before the Cape Cod Canal, two rivers flowed though this valley. To the southwest flowing into Buzzards Bay was the Manomet River, later called the Monument River. To the northeast, flowing into Cape Cod Bay, was the Scusset River. As the bird flies, little more than a mile of land no more than 33 feet above sea level separated these rivers. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center offers excellent insight into the rich history, fascinating features, and vigilant operation of the Cape Cod Canal. Inside you will discover a museum that is fun, fascinating, family friendly and free. Interactive exhibits offer something for visitors of all ages. Come on by and… Board a retired 40-foot US Army Corps of Engineers patrol boat. Scan live radar and camera images to locate vessels in the waterway. Captain a virtual boat ride through the canal. Investigate what’s inside many of the ships that transit the canal Discover wildlife that live in or around the canal View films about canal history, wildflowers and wildlife Participate in various free interpretive programs Or… just relax and soak in the waterfront views from the rocking chairs on our front deck. Army Corps staff and volunteers staff the Center, and provide information about the canal and its recreational opportunities. A small bookstore is also offered. Hours: Open 10am-5pm May 1-June 20: Open Tuesdays-Saturdays; Closed Sundays and Mondays June 21-Oct 25: Open Tuesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays 60 Ed Moffitt Drive, Sandwich, MA, USA
- Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum | Cape Cod Museum Trail
Museum Directory Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum Website: http://www.wellfleethistoricalsociety.org/ Address: 266 Main Street, Wellfleet, Massachusetts 02667 Phone: 508-349-9157 Email: contact@wellfleethistoricalsociety.org What is it about this narrow land that has for over 350 years attracted and nurtured so many creative and adventurous people? The Museum collection reveals many important clues: reminders of the social, cultural and economic milestones of Wellfleet’s diverse and fascinating history. The core of the Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum lies in its collections which have been assembled over the last sixty years and housed in two adjacent buildings near the center of town. The collections are broad and eclectic and consist of objects, documents, letters, maps, photographs, and art. Of particular richness are materials that reflect Wellfleet’s history as a village largely dependent on the sea for its livelihood. There are models, photographs and paintings of dories, fishing schooners and “coasters,” the moderate size schooners that transported goods and people from Nova Scotia to Florida and beyond. Nautical items such as 18th and 19th century ships’ logs, quarterboards, brass sextants and box compasses illuminate Wellfleet’s seafaring history and noted ship captains. Further fleshing out the story of the town’s commercial prominence in fishing and maritime transport are containers for shipping oysters and mackerel, handwritten account books and receipts from the ships, commercial wharves and stores that reveal what was bought and sold, to whom and where. Hours: Mo n. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. Closed 266 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA
- Sandwich Glass Museum | Cape Cod Museum Trail
Museum Directory Sandwich Glass Museum Website: https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/ Address: 129 Main St, Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563 Phone: 508-888-0251 Email: mary.childs@sandwichglassmuseum.org The Sandwich Historical Society and its Glass Museum, collects, preserves and interprets the history of the Town of Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod. A large part of Sandwich history is involved with American glass production. This short presentation is culled from the collection of glass and historic images of the Museum and Historical Society. Sandwich owes its global reputation as a glass manufacturing town to Deming Jarves, who founded the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in 1825. Its permanent exhibits and collections of nearly 5,000 pieces of glass combine classic and state-of-the-art technology glass. They include: Color & Chemistry; the Multi-Media Theater which illustrates what life was like in rural New England at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution and the Levine Lighting Gallery. Special exhibits are scheduled throughout the year. Summer hours: The museum is open daily throughout April - December: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In order to see everything the Museum has to offer we recommend that you plan to be here no later than 3:30 pm, as admissions close at 4:30pm. Other hours: The museum is closed throughout January, but re-opens during February & March on Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Holidays: The Museum is closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. ADMISSION Adult (age 15-64): $14 Youth (age 6-14): $3 Senior 65+: $13 Child (age 5 and under): Free Active Military: Free Card to Culture Discount The Sandwich Glass Museum is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance , the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program , and the Massachusetts Health Connector , designed to broaden accessibility to cultural programming. EBT , WIC , and ConnectorCare cardholders can purchase discounted admission tickets for $5 per person; children 14 and under are free. Bus tours and group rates Please reserve a time if you plan to bring a bus or other group of 10 or more people to our museum. We will then confirm the booking and invoice you at our tour group rate. Accessibility The Sandwich Glass Museum is wheelchair accessible. Please use our ramped entrance on the north side of the building, adjacent to the parking lot, leading directly into our main entrance. There is a doorbell for assistance to gain entry if needed. All public areas of the museum area are accessible and located on the main level. Public restrooms are available from within the museum exhibition area. For more information about our building and accessibility please contact our Accessibility Coordinator or Executive Director at 508-888-0252 extension 10 or email the museum at info@sandwichglassmuseum.org Hours: Mon. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Tue. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Wed. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Thu. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Fri. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Sat. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Sun. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM 129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA, USA
- National Marine Life Center | Cape Cod Museum Trail
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
- Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary | Cape Cod Museum Trail
Museum Directory Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary Website: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/long-pasture Address: 345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 02637 Phone: 508-362-7475 Email: longpasture@massaudobon.org Sandy beaches, butterfly-filled meadows, woodland trails, and farm animals combine to make Long Pasture a unique experience on Cape Cod. Gentle, varied trails lead to what some have called a “million dollar view”—with Barnstable Harbor flanked by the dunes of Sandy Neck Barrier Beach. Explore our expansive tidal flats and join us for a kayak tour, boat cruise, or family nature program. Admission: Members : Free Nonmembers : Adults 19-54 $4, Children 2-18 $3, Seniors 55+ $3. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wed. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Thu. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Fri. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sat. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sun. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Nature Center: Closed Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk Restrooms : Outdoor, portable restrooms are available 345 Bone Hill Road, Cummaquid, Barnstable, MA, USA
- Dennis Historical Society | Cape Cod Museum Trail
Museum Directory Dennis Historical Society Website: https://www.dennishistoricalsociety.org/ Address: PO Box 607, Dennis, Massachusetts 02660 Phone: 508-258-0468 Email: info@dennishistoricalsociety.org The Dennis Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to preserve, promote, and present the history of Dennis – bringing Dennis history to life. In partnership with the Town of Dennis, we support and operate three town-owned museums: The Jericho Historical Center , housed in an 1801 full-cape farmhouse, contains 19th century furnishings, textiles, paintings and keepsakes. The Barn Museum on the site contains a general store, a salt works model, a carriage that raced at Riverside Trotting Park, farming tools & equipment from the 1800's, and a Cranberry exhibit which tells the story of cranberry cultivation, an industry that began in Dennis in 1816. The Josiah Dennis Manse , the 1689 home of the town’s first minister. Docents in period costume aid visitors through the air conditioned, barrier-free home, offering insight into life on Cape Cod in the 1700s. Also on this site is the recently renovated West Schoolhouse, built in 1745 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The West Dennis Graded School , the only one surviving of the town’s original five graded school buildings. It now houses a replica of an 1860’s schoolroom. The building is also home to the Dennis Maritime Museum, with displays related to the town’s extensive seagoing history, highlighting local sea captains, their ships, their tales and their navigational tools. At each museum, docents aid visitors through the museums and offer details about the what, why, and how of life at that time and place. The Society also operates: The Pauline Wixon Derick DHS Library on the 2nd floor of the West Dennis Library with the Society’s archives, maritime collections, local diaries, early deeds, photographs, and genealogical information. It is open year-round, but with limited open hours. ·The DHS website , which includes an online, searchable digital archive of historic information and photos related to Dennis history, as well as an online bookstore The Receiving Tomb in the Dennis Village Cemetery . Constructed in 1875, it temporarily housed the bodies of those who died during the winter months when the ground was too frozen to allow burial. Now, you can visit this free and self-guided educational museum when the "Open" flag hangs just outside the front doors to see and read the information on pre-twentieth century burial practices in Dennis. ·Occasional Cemetery Tours in the several Dennis village cemeteries, with a costumed docent regaling visitors with tales of the deceased. Our museums are mostly seasonal (generally late June through early September), with special events at each location during the summer season and a few additional Christmas-season openings. Group tours of any size can be arranged at any of our museums outside of our normal operating hours for a nominal fee; please contact us at info@dennishistoricalsociety.org to schedule. Visit their website for additional information including museum location details, opening dates and times, and schedules of special events. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 260 Main St, Dennis, South Dennis, MA, USA

