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.

The museum is really cool! It's well laid out, detailed, and well kept. This is definitely best for…read moreolder kids and adults as it's mostly reading and displays; littles would be bored. We thought the end of the tour was cool where you could see how they found and preserved the artifacts as well as current concentrations they're working on uncovering. My only complaint is I think, for the somewhat high price, the audio tour should be included.

We were supposed to be on a boat but the weather was horrible and the water way to choppy so looked…read morefor somewhere inside to go and found this and all 6 of us thought it was a great 60-90 minutes. We learned all about early times here on the east coast and lots and lots about how and what pirates did a couple hundred years ago, who were pirates and how the Whydah ship was found and all things on it. Just can't say enough positive things about this museum!

The museum is a fun small activity for kids who love trains! There are lots of historical train…read morememorabilia and train sets to play with. The Cape Cod Model Railroad club is also here and they have a huge electric model train set that kids can play with inside an old train car. Free admission for the museum. They also offer scenic rides for $15 (cash only) so that the family can take a ride on a historical passenger train. We paired this activity with the toy library nearby to make an entire morning excursion out of it.

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

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!

Every time I come here, at least one staff member is extremely rude. It's expensive and it's one of…read morethe only museums on cape that doesn't allow library passes or any wic discounts, which discourages the locals from enjoying it and learning about the local history. The high entrance fee you pay doesn't pay for the whole museum, either. You have to pay extra to see butterflies, and even more extra to feed them. The website and front desk say they take cash but they refused to take it. When I insisted and pointed to sign saying they take cash the worker announced loudly in front of a lobby of people not to let me kids in, we haven't paid! (I was holding the cash while we waited for change to come from another part of the museum) . The staff(or volunteer) in the aquarium was I extremely rude too. This museum is meant for children and to show such little tolerance for their questions and curiosity is sad. On the contrary the science center staff was kind and engaging, but it didn't make up for the salty taste the negative experience made. Beyond that, several parts of grounds were in disrepair and even dangerous. It needs some upkeep, some training, and to be part of the community in a way they currently are not.

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.

Not necessarily a fan of the Kennedy family, but like most Brits, love history. This was…read moredisappointing. It's just pictures on walls, images of news clippings, a short film viewing, a couple bronzes, and a personal effect or two (at this point I had checked out). We had been staying with friends on Nantucket for the summer and popped into Hyannis to meet some associates for (a wonderful) dinner-this was just to pass time. The staff were very friendly.

We were on a trip to Cape Cod and spent two days in Hyannis. One of the things I was looking…read moreforward to doing while in town was going to this museum. For me, it was a great experience. There were a lot of family photos of the whole Kennedy family, a detailed timeline of the Presidency between 1960 and 1963, and a display of the Kennedy family tree. I found all of it interesting and informative. We also saw two films about President Kennedy, one on the first floor and one on the second floor. There was also an exhibit about his brother, RFK, and another exhibit about his son, John. The first floor also has a nice gift shop with a wide variety of items to purchase.

If you're visiting the area like we did look for the amazing 120 years old English weeping birch…read moretree in the backyard of this house! You have to walk through the backyard next to the sign that says private driveway! It's behind the post office from the other side! It's absolutely beautiful and magical! Take in the beauty in silence and enjoy living in the moment! It's a treat! An experience! A moment in time you won't ever forget!

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.

Whaling Museum was definitely something fun to do for an hour while on the island! It's not very…read morebig, but definitely very informative to see the history of the island and how it got its start, to what it became today. All the exhibits are very well put together and everything is very nicely up-kept. There was also a live presentation on the island's history which we watched and that was super informative and interactive. Overall I recommend coming here to learn the history of the island and see some important artifacts!!