The Cape Cod Maritime Museum, located at the scenic Hyannis Harbor, offers a rich collection of nautical artifacts, models, and boats that highlight Cape Cod’s maritime history. Visitors can enjoy engaging programs like Gyotaku paint nights, sea shanty sing-alongs, and the summer History on Tap events featuring local breweries and food trucks on a waterfront patio. The museum also features the Cook Boat Shop, where boat building traditions are taught, and the Ashworth Boat Gallery, showcasing classic Cape Cod wooden boats over 100 years old. The museum is known for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and has received praise for its cozy atmosphere and engaging lectures. Visitors have enjoyed unique experiences like rowing sessions and have found the events both fun and informative. While parking can be a challenge, the museum is considered an amazing asset to the Cape Cod community, making the water and its history accessible to all.
Very informative and fun place to visit! Includes interactive opportunities for kids! And has a working boat building workshop, though hours for that are limited.
Have visited a couple times now. Ticket prices are very reasonable, and it's worth it just as a donation alone!
September 2026
Great experience! Patricia energy is just infectious, her knowledge and passion heightens the already top class models and images tenfold
September 2026
I really enjoyed the time with the rowing members. I look forward to future rows in the days ahead!
