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The Cape is a fascinating place and there are dozens of Cape Cod Museums that chronicle its rich history and cultural influence. Visiting couples can take the time to explore any number of these and learn more about Cape Cod, it's history and its people

From the Aptucxet Trading Post Museum in Bourne, which marks the unofficial start of the Cape to the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum right at the very tip of the other end, there is something fascinating to see in every one of the Cape's 15 towns.

Our home town of Sandwich, in particular, is known as Cape Cod's museum town. There are no fewer than twelve museums right here, if you count the three that are at the one location within Heritage Museums and Gardens.

Here, then, is our run down of our favorite Cape Cod museums.

Cape Cod Mueums Directory

Upper Cape

Aptucxet Trading Post Museum, Bourne It's tempting these days to think of Bourne as a place you travel through, either over the bridge or along the canal, in order to get to other places on Cape Cod. But that is unfair to a town that has its own history and significance, not only to the Cape but also to the rest of Massachusetts. more...

J.K. Lilly III Automobile Museum, Sandwich The Cape's largest collection of classic and antique automobiles is housed in the Shaker Round Barn on the grounds of Heritage Museums and Gardens. The collection of over 30 cars features pharmaceutical magnate Joe Lilly's own collection, as well as several from his father's more...

Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich The Sandwich Glass Museum is operated by the Sandwich Historical Society and traces the town's history through the prism of the huge glass factory that was built here in 1825. The society does a good job of combining the history of the town with the aesthetic appeal of the glass itself. more...

Mid Cape

Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Hyannis As you might expect, the Cape has a long and storied maritime history. From its early transformation from a farming community to a seafaring one, Cape Cod became famous for fishing, whaling and maritime exploration. Today the Cape is known as the home of the world renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, so this unique relationship between more...

Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis The Cape Cod Museum of Art is located on the 20 acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, alongside the Cape Playhouse and Cape Cinema, and showcases Cape Cod artists who have made their mark in the arts community. With exhibitions in seven galleries, a sculpture garden, art classes, lectures, library and special events throughout the year, more...

JFK Museum, Hyannis The Sandwich Glass Museum is operated by the Sandwich Historical Society and traces the town's history through the prism of the huge glass factory that was built here in 1825. The society does a good job of combining the history of the town with the aesthetic appeal of the glass itself. more...

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