I can see this is not a tourist trap, since I am just the fourth reviewer in ten years. Full…read moredisclosure, I did not think I was giving five stars when I was looking at places to visit, approaching from the outside, paying at the desk. What changed? So, here's our story. The desk said they would join us to a walking tour already in progress. The tour guides just circle the house, and so you would then leave the tour at the point you entered. In our case, the guide walked downstairs with a lady who immediately took her leave, so we had the tour guide to ourselves. (Good reason to visit places off-season.) As we walked around the rooms, she was explaining things, I was reading, photographing, asking questions, sometimes that didn't have answers... and I started to get the distinct impression that this is a truly local place reflecting what life is like in Centerville. And that's my favorite type of museum. Well. Let me tell you. Because it was just us, the guide started talking a little bit more about stuff that interested us, like some of the local history and families behind the place. And bit by bit, they softened, with smiles, and let us explore things that may not always be on view to the public. And I won't go into details on this public review. But that is how you feel like family instead of a tourist. And by the time we were done looking at the dresses, and the mannequins, and the armaments, and the anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats... Oh, right. Centerville. Come on a day when it's not crowded, and I bet you'll come away with the five star sentiment yourself.

I've visited here twice, and both times the guides were knowledgeable and informative. I highly…read morerecommend a visit! Diana Rubino Brewster, Cape Cod

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.

This was an excellent museum covering both the history of Nantucket as well as the geology of the…read moreisland that makes it special. The sperm whale skeleton is the centerpiece of the museum, but the movies and standing exhibits were excellent in helping understand what it was like to live on the island across the ages. It was interesting to see the rise and fall of different industries over time. Definitely worth the visit.

Definitely tranquil in late September. Of course you have to take the Chappy ferry. It was very…read morequiet. Free parking. Five dollar entry. Short visit. 15 minutes or so. Well kept.

This garden was super cool and beautiful. There was some ponds with fish and turtles. Definitely…read morefun for little kids to look at the animals. There was some really pretty flowers and vegetation. One of the coolest parts was the bamboo shoots. You do have to take a ferry to get here since it is in Chappaquiddick. Walking around the whole garden took about fifteen to twenty minutes. There were picnic tables and some people were eating lunch and hanging out which was a nice idea. Fun to check out doesn't take too long.

I got the opportunity to visit the Zion Union Heritage Museum while on vacation. The tour company…read morethat my Meetup group used included this stop on the tour while in Hyannis. The museum used to be a church, the Zion Union Church and the museum is about nine years old. We got to meet two members of the board of directors as well as the co-author of "Icons of the Civil Rights Movement--Dispelling White Privilege." The admission fee is inexpensive--just $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors and $3.00 for children 10-17. It's the only museum that I'm aware of that showcases the history of African-Americans and Cape Verdeans in New England (I could be wrong, though). It's not a large museum but I still felt like I needed more time (we could only stay for an hour due to other activities scheduled for the day). The museum had many paintings about people integral to the Civil Rights Movement but that you might not necessarily be aware of. They have a gift shop that's worth checking out. I purchased the book from the co-author and she autographed my copy. The book was $29.95 and 40% of the costs went back to the museum. My one issue is with one of the board of directors--she said on several occasions that we are not the African American museum in DC, and that's okay. Umm, are you sure it's okay? The museum doesn't have to be. No one was trying to compare this museum to the one in DC. Also, our Meetup group came from the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia)--so we wouldn't confuse the two. It's okay that the museum is not like the one in DC--anyone visiting will still leave learning something. Anyway, I highly recommend visiting the museum. If you're in the area, please check it out, I think you'll be glad you did.

My family and I had a great time visiting this museum during a trip to the Cape. The director John…read moreReed, was very knowledgeable and kind...shared lots of interesting history. The place is quaint and has lots of interesting books, artifacts and paintings. Cute gift shop as well!

Bottom Line: A lovely gift shop and separately a donation based museum with exhibits that explain…read moreWHOI's role in ocean exploration. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) buildings (and U. of Chicago Marine Biological Laboratory) buildings are sprinkled throughout the town of Falmouth. WHOI buildings open to the public include (1) the visitor center and store, (2) a discovery center (museum) and (3) an aquarium. This review is for the visitors center and gift shop that is located on the main street as well as the discovery center that is located on a side street. My husband and I first stopped at the Visitor Center and Store on the drag street of what I assume is downtown Falmouth. The store sells ocean and ship themed t-shirts, hoodies and insulated cups and other "science-y" souvenirs. The store was very organized and everything was neatly displayed. We didn't buy anything but we had a lovely conversation with the very helpful employee who gave us a map of the area and made recommendations for lunch spots as well as how to find the WHOI Discovery Center and WHOI aquarium. Next we visited the Discovery Center which is appropriately located in a beautiful historic school. We found the introduction video about what WHOI does very helpful and we enjoyed the exhibits in the brightly lit space. I was surprised to learn that the 60-year-old Alvin mini-sub that is famous for taking explorers to the Titanic is still in service. I enjoyed being able to scan a QR code with my phone to see the real time position of WHOI's research vessels. The Discovery Center is donation based and like any good museum, there is a gift shop at the end. As far as parking, street parking is the name of the game in this part of Falmouth. We found a spot at a parking meter and walked to the Visitor Center, Discovery Center, aquarium and lunch.

The WHOI Exhibit Center&Gift Shop is a charming little spot, tucked away with only an oceanic mural…read moreto indicate its existence. They currently have exhibits on the Titanic, whale sounds, sharks, the March 2011 tsunami in Japan, and the sea floor spreading of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (it would be interesting if they pointed out that this sea floor spreading is happening inland in the Imperial Valley, thanks to the East Pacific Rise) The gift shop is varied&fun, with plenty for adults&kids alike. Everything has an oceanic theme. There are books about New England's haunted lighthouses, the exploration of the Titanic, Cape Cod cookbooks, fun for the whole family.

I attended a conversation event about AI at the Carnegie that was enjoyable and thought provoking…read more it was nice to meet the staff and to browse the exhibitions, both the permanent collections and the special exhibitions. I have been to the Carnegie on numerous occasions and always enjoyed seeing island history and artwork by island artists. Definitely worth a visit.

Man, this was a fun museum, full of great stories, memorabilia, and nautical stuff!…read more We went , and spent about three hours, early June. I was pretty quiet, as tourist season had not really started. So, we, essentially, had the place to ourselves. The staff was most gracious, knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting. We had plenty of time to ask questions, and really good dialogue! Clean, well-lit, nice facility. We rented a Jeep, and there was plenty of parking. It is a little bit of a trek, you will need to either rent a car, uber/taxi, or bike it. Lovely area, and was just nice to sit outside, and sip on a cold water and take the sights in.

Great experience. This is a small, one-story building with plenty of history, artifacts, videos,…read moreand relics to give you a good history lesson on shipwrecks and important milestones in the history of Nantucket, including Mildred Jewett! The staff are super warm and friendly and even offered a personalized tour, but we opted for the self-guided tour. There is plenty to see and learn. You could expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour here. You'll need a car to get here. Or you could Lyft/Uber!

Old shed with old rough cars. Leaky roof, rundown dangerous building. Don't want to seem too…read morecritical but to call this a museum is a huge stretch! May have been okay 20-years ago, but not any more. All cars are a mess. Not worth the trip.

Fun red classic car museum in Hyannis, Ma. Interesting to hear the history behind the cars and the…read morepassion behind the red car collection. Admission is $10. Parking available on the property.