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Location
Best time
Arrive early to tour both the Highland House Museum and the nearby Highland Light lighthouse, as some visitors report missing the lighthouse tour due to late arrival
Visitor tip
Don't miss the Cobb Archive's maps, photographs, and historical stories—these digital collections and preserved documents provide deeper context to Truro's maritime heritage beyond the main exhibits
Visitor tip
Check the 2026 event calendar for special programs like the 'Provincetown & Truro — Then and Now' talk (June 24) and living history programs, which enhance the educational experience beyond static exhibits
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Focus
- Rich heritage of Truro and the Outer Cape
- Main Exhibits
- Wampanoag Nation, Railroad Era, Maritime History, American Revolution
- Programs
- Tours, talks, exhibits, living history programs, seasonal events
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
In North Truro, the Highland House Museum—run by the Truro Historical Society—offers a glimpse into the life and history of the Outer Cape. Housed in a former 1907 seaside hotel near Highland Light, the museum showcases exhibits on…
The Highland Hotel - Museum was very cool to see. They used the different rooms to showcase items from the 1800’s. The hotel was built in 1807. The fireplace is the original fireplace. It was interesting to see products, clothing,…
Wonderful view into history for the area. A definite need to go to. Unfortunately we arrived too late to tour the light house. But did tour the museum. The museum has lots of treasures.
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Did You Know?
- The Highland House Museum is housed in a former 1907 seaside hotel (built in 1807 according to visitor accounts) located near Highland Light in North Truro, with the original fireplace still intact
- The museum features a Digital Textiles Collection preserving historic dresses, hats, and accessories from the 1800s displayed throughout the hotel's different rooms
- The museum maintains the Cobb Archive, which preserves maps, photographs, and stories documenting Truro's history as a maritime community
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