Children's Museums

Cape Cod Maritime Museum

Name: Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Address: 135 South St, Hyannis, MA 02601, Hyannis, MA, US
Telephone: (508) 775-1723
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (214 reviews)

📍 135 South St, Hyannis, MA 02601

📞 (508) 775-1723

🌐 www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	12–4 PM

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About Cape Cod Maritime Museum

Waterfront center for seagoing culture. Seasonal waterfront museum exploring the region's maritime history with exhibits & boat tours. The museum operates an active wooden boat restoration shop (Cook Boat Shop) where visitors can observe craftspeople actively working on historic vessel restoration, with their latest restoration winning best in show at the Mystic wooden boat show. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 214 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Maritime history exhibits, historic watercraft, scrimshaw collection, hands-on boat building programs
Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students (6-17), free under 6 and military
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm (closed Mondays)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum operates an active wooden boat restoration shop (Cook Boat Shop) where visitors can observe craftspeople actively working on historic vessel restoration, with their latest restoration winning best in show at the Mystic wooden boat show
⭐The museum houses the Elizabeth and William Graham Scrimshaw Collection, a notable collection of scrimshaw artifacts that visitors specifically mention as a highlight
⭐The museum offers interactive hands-on experiences including sailing aboard the Catboat Sarah and a Surfboat Restoration rowing experience, combining education with direct maritime participation
🏛️The museum features the Hyannis Port Railroad Wharf exhibit documenting a historic wharf that operated from 1854-1937, preserving a significant local maritime infrastructure story

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't miss the boat barn out back – it's where the museum's most impressive restored wooden boats are displayed, including a recent award-winner from the Mystic wooden boat show. This is a hidden gem many visitors specifically mention.
💬Plan to arrive before 3:30 PM since that's when the last tickets are sold. With a suggested visit duration of only 1 hour, arriving in early afternoon gives you comfortable time to explore without feeling rushed.
💬Take advantage of free admission for children under 6, active duty military, first responders, and EBT/WIC cardholders. Mothers also get free admission on Mother's Day (May 10, 2026), making it an excellent budget-friendly family outing.
💡Visit the operational Cook Boat Shop to watch skilled craftspeople actively working on wooden boat restoration. The museum staff opens the workshop for special events, so inquire about access to see the busy workshop and interesting artifacts up close.
💡Check out the museum's monthly events like 'History on Tap' lectures (e.g., Early Nautical Charts of Cape Cod) and the Young Mariner Program or surfboat rowing experiences for interactive learning beyond traditional exhibits.