I remember visiting the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History as a child and remembered it being a…read morepretty cool place. Now as a parent with a young child and as adult this place is awesome! Situated along 6A in Brewster towards Dennis CCMNH is a gem of a find. Admission is free for kids under 3, to learn more about the natural history of Cape Cod, $8 for kids 3-12, $15 for ages 13-64, and $12 for 65+. You get so much for your admission (although there is a slight upcharge of $5 to be able to enter the butterfly enclosure) and it is only a few dollars more to purchase a membership. You can explore the physical museum and learn about the natural history of Cape Cod and the local Native Americans, see the live honey bee hive, read and see exhibits that display native birds and species to Cape Cod, bring the kiddos to the interactive kids section (which does include live reptiles), and head downstairs where there is an impressive aquatic collection of local sea creatures, which includes turtles, fish, horseshoe crabs, seahorses, jelly fish, and more. The museum itself is well maintained and clean. Beyond the museum is the preservation of protected land. There are multiple walking trails (that yes we have easily used our jogger stroller on, but of course do not walk outside of the trail out of respect for wildlife preservation) to explore. The trails are well labeled and many display the names of native fauna. If the tide is low you can even take the walk down to Wing Island through marshland. Wing Island is beautiful and offers two walking trail points to the beach. The views are pristine and a perfect representation of the Brewster flats and classic Cape Cod beaches. You do not need to be a active athlete to enjoy the trails and apart from the stairs down to the beach everything else is relatively flat. CCMNH also offers guided tours of the area with insights regarding Cape Cod nature and history should you be interested. Although we have not taken advantage of all the programming that CCMNH has to offer there is a calendar during the busier tourist season that is full of different conservation, family, and camp events. You can easily spend half a day here if you explored the full museum and nature trails. This is a place where there is something for everyone and the payment in admission is a worthy investment in the preservation of what makes Cape Cod so remarkable. We look forward to our next visit!

Great little museum. They put a lot in such a little building. First floor had a bird watching…read morearea, displays on Native American historic culture, duck decoy artist studio and other exhibits. Downstairs was an aquarium. Along with a bird exhibit. After we finished in the museum we went for a hike out to the bay. Although the trail was not marked the path overall was easy to find. It was a great excursion!

This museum is so interesting and not to be missed on a visit to Cape Cod. Historically…read moreinformative, the costumed interpreter, who by the way, also has a lovely singing voice, takes you an a journey that is both fun for all. The museum is geared towards adults and school aged children. The real life artifacts are simply amazing. Great spot for a rainy day. Plan at least 1.5 hours to enjoy all. Plan ahead with on-line prepaid tickets. Gift shop on site with a lovely staff that can assist you. For pirate fans, this museum is a real gem.

Good, not great. Probably only takes 30-45 minutes to do, and for $23 its a little overpriced. The…read moredisplays are interesting, for sure, and there's a lot of fun information. You can only take pictures of 5 of the displays, which is kind of a bummer, as you want to be able to remember and look back on places like this. So overally it could be better. I don't regret doing it, but if I could do it over knowing what I know now, I probably would've only do if it was $15 or less. All that said, there are worse ways to spend your time.

The mid-Cape town of Brewster, nestled in between Dennis and Orleans and Harwich, used to house…read morethe most # of sea captains ever. Some of their old estates can be spotted along route 6A. The second oldest CC house is believed to be John Dillingham's (along the periphery of Dillingham cemetery, private road), also located in this town. Came here on a shorts and flip-flop wearing super warm Sat morning to visit the historic mill site, soak in some rays, and admire the creek views. Replica mill..quaint, picturesque historic area....just around the corner from another historic site: Dillingham cemetery.

We recently visited this scenically situated grist mill and museum in early October only to…read morediscover the museum was currently closed. Opening hours are limited to Saturdays from 10AM-2PM during the summer months. There is limited parking available across the street which proved not to be a problem on the day of our visit. We particularly enjoyed following the footpaths along the stream starting from grist mill side to a pond and continuing on to the other side of the road. Though people in the past have seen herring in the adjoining stream, we had no such luck. Another visit during the summer months is now being contemplated.

This was a great stop during my visit to cape cod. There is a lot of information in this seemingly…read moresmall museum. It's bigger than it looks and I learned a lot. There is a lot of information on the forming of the cape, so many different types of ships, and the struggles during the creation of infrastructure. Lots of detailed information on the lighthouses in the area too. One of the most impressive pieces of history I learned more about was the SS Pendleton rescue. The SS Pendleton broke in half during a massive winter storm. The U.S. Coast Guard ended up rescuing 32 passengers from the SS Pendleton, with a small rescue ship designed to hold no more than 12 people. It's the most daring small-boat rescue in U.S. Coast Guard history. I was welcomed in immediately and the lady working at the time talked to us for a while. She was very enthusiastic about sharing the history and her knowledge about the museum.

Wonderful Maritime Museum…read more This was a very nice museum. I enjoyed seeing the boat building shed and the lighthouse exhibits. They also have an amazing scrimshaw collection. The staff (Patricia) was very knowledgeable and friendly. Date of experience: October 5, 2025

Feels like so long ago we were hiking up the tower. I mentioned to my Dad that my legs weren't…read morefeeling the best and I needed to go slow. He felt bad so he waited for me half way up and then all of a sudden I got a burst of energy and sped past him. He was shocked and said I waited for you and then you left me in the dust. When we got to the top it was fun to look around the city and see the ocean. Lots of history here and we are so grateful for the memories made. Staff is very friendly and really takes pride in their museum. It's kept up well and very educational. Thank you

This is a cute museum to visit on a rainy day. You get to learn a lot about early Massachusetts…read morehistory and you can climb to the top of the monument. The cost for two adults was $46. They have entire section dedicated to the local Provincetown establishments as well.

Learned so much about Edward Gorey and his lovely home on Cape Cod. The museum consists of the…read morefirst level of the house and features Edward's belongings and works. I was amazed to see the Tony he won for Dracula in person. The museum is a sight to behold with so many treasures to look through. We enjoyed the scavenger hunt you can complete while walking through the museum (though we could not find the final items needed for a prize) and the docent tour. Our docent Mary Anne was amazing. She really knew so much about Edward Gorey and his life. I loved learning about his love of cats and knowing that the museum still has cats who live on premise today, as well as the charitable giving that has continued well after his death to local animal charities. Well worth a visit. Be sure to drop by the gift shop afterwards as they have a ton of books, shirts, and memorabilia to choose from.

Looking at the website, it suggests the house is open to walk throughs but when I went there were…read moreguided hourly tours. Asked if I could visit the bookstore and person at the desk was like "let me think about it. ok you can look around." very strange vibes and how it operates in practice doesn't seem to match what is on the website. as some other reviewers have noted your service may vary depending on "vibes" or whatever. hard pass.

We found this beautiful children's museum online and coming from Onset Village it took a while to…read moreget there, so we only had 30 minutes to enjoy the museum. It was absolutely amazing and Violet Loved it so much. We will be back soon for the day. Heather was the first person we seen and she was a great greeter and filled me in on everything important to us. Longer hours starting 9/1/26. We're definitely going to come back and stay all day.

It was a really great open space. Best for kids ages 6 and under for sure. It would help if they…read morehad a stroller parking area because people walking around with strollers take up a lot of extra space, when the child is out of the stroller and walking around.

Absolutely love this place! The glass museum has a plethora of information to share with the…read moregeneral public. There's much to see and do. The glass experience is a live demonstration of how to create a glass sculpture via glass blowing. All throughout the museum are pacards and writing on the wall as well as interactive storytelling to expose information about how glass is made and the history of glass, glass designs, and how it was used over time. Their gift shop is cool and they also have glass classes that are fun to try. I recently did the mosaic and fusion class with some friends and we had an awesome time learning and making hands-on art! Happy visits!

A feel good place, a must visit. Historic center with plenty of parking…read more Go alone or with friends. Plan your day around The Glass Museum. The library is close by for a restroom stop. The Daniel Webster Inn is another historic visit. The chowder here is well worth getting. Don't leave Sandwich without walking on The Boardwalk.

A comprehensive history of whaling & how it effected the entire world. It is a fascinating place…read morewith beautiful handmade artwork done on ivory, bone, etc. There is a comprehensive descriptive catalogue that is very complete though a little too 'wolk' in its outlook for me. It costs $69 which is expensive but worthwhile. I highly tecommend this museum even if you had no prior interest in whaling. It is MUCH more than whalng.

Admission was $20 per adult during our visit. We had a great experience exploring the whaling…read moremuseum. The museum takes you through the history of the whaling industry on Nantucket with historical artifacts and documents from this time. The museum also has a full sperm whale skeleton on display. I was truly in awe by the items we saw on the display. It was educational and I feel I learned a lot. The museum is two floors worth of exhibits and a rooftop deck where you can look out onto the surrounding island. The museum also offered lectures, discussions, and documentaries you could engage with throughout the day. When we arrived they had a schedule displayed for the days events. I felt this was worth the cost of admission and was a must see stop on our trip to Nantucket.