Cape Cod Maritime Museum
 Included general admission with the Go Boston Card
 Cape Cod Maritime Museum, located only steps away from Main Street and the Island ferries, brings to life the unique nautical heritage of the Cape through exciting, family-friendly exhibits.
Opening in April 2008, “Transformation: From Farming to Seafaring. Cape Cod 1639 – 1739” chronicles and explores Colonial life on Cape Cod both from the European and Native People’s perspectives. The exhibit examines themes such as agricultural life on the Cape, early voyages from Europe to America, and drift and shore whaling, which enticed Cape farmers away from the land and served as a catalyst to the development of the rich maritime tradition that we revere today. The exhibit features the remains of the ship Sparrow-Hawk, which wrecked on the Outer Beach in 1626, and includes art and artifacts depicting life amongst the Colonists and indigenous Wampanoag People.
Within the Museum a specially designated children’s area features fun, hands-on activities, quizzes, arts and crafts, and the Museum Book Store offers a range of maritime books and gifts for all.
Directions, Hours & Other Information
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm;
Sunday, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Closed: Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
All holidays are subject to change without notice.
Phone: 508-775-1723
Address: 135 South Street, Hyannis
Web: www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org
Directions: Plymouth and Brockton bus from South Station, Boston to the Hyannis Transportation Center. Local bus services also available - call for details.
From Boston, take Rte 3 to Rte 6 over the Sagamore Bridge to exit 6. Take Rte 132 to Hyannis. At the Airport Rotary, take the second right onto Barnstable Road, which becomes Ocean Street. Take a left onto South Street at the lights. Museum is on the right overlooking the Harbor.
Unless otherwise noted, the Go Boston Card is valid for admissions from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Go Boston Card offers unlimited admission to museums, tours and excursions including Cape Cod Maritime Museum.
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