This is the only museum around that is entirely dedicated to the history of the New England Indian…read more Anyone who is even remotely interested in the original inhabitants of New England will find this museum absolutely fascinating. The unassuming museum houses a lot more than just arrowheads (although they do have thousands and thousands of these, of all types, mostly from local sites). They have put together some very educational interpretive displays with dioramas and other display materials that help provide some insight into the lives of these people who lived here for 10,000 years. My favorite displays show the range of artifacts archaeologists have found at specific sites, showing the often crude stone tools used every day by long-ago people. There is so much to see here, this is a museum I will definitely visit again.

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

Showed up before 4, waited at the door for a few before finally calling since they close at 5pm…read morewith last admission bring 4pm. Even though I arrived before 4pm they had locked the doors early and wouldn't let me in. Wasted my day driving here for them to close early and be incredibly rude about coming to unlock the door at 4:02pm. Don't recommend this place at all.

A nice Museum with some authentic artifacts from the early period. We were trying to visit the…read morePlymouth plantation but unfortunately it was not open so this became an alternative and we enjoyed our visit. Our grandson was given a scavenger hunt worksheet which he used to search for different pieces throughout the Museum. He enjoyed searching for the items and we did as well. They had some good exhibits which helped explain the history. They also had a gift shop although it was not big and did not offer many options.

Not only can you discover stories of the village, but the Sippican Historic Society recently added…read morea small gallery with a peek into their archives or features work of locals. They switch it out every few months. For me, book lover that I am, the new museum shop is the closest independent book store for 20 miles. Their core collection focuses on local history (who would guess that there are more than a dozen books about Marion?), but an interesting selection of non-fiction, historical novels, local authors and a great kids' selection. The tiny space also offers some stationary, gifts and toys. With COVid, their speaker series is usually available via Zoom. Local authors, sailing history filled out much of the 2021 programming. It's definitely an institution that contributes to the community. If you live here or just visit in the summer, the Sippican Historic Society is a place to discover.

A small house in a small town…read more with a large mystery. I love visiting local historical societies. I've found it's the best way to get a feel of what a town is like and to meet interesting people in the area. Sippican was the original name for the affluent little sea side town now know as Marion and they have a great little society of history. Marion was a whaling and ship building town that certainly has a lot of history and the incredible woman giving us the tour of the house seemed to know every bit of it. She said she lived in Marion for 60 (or was it 70) years and knew every tidbit of history and gossip. Just one mesmerizing and humorous story after another as we walked through the house looking at artifacts and paintings. She not only knew every person in every painting but could weave them into an interesting story relating to the town. She described every artifact not with just numbers and statistics but again spliced and braided into a fascinating story. People like her are a priceless asset to any town. Of course one particular story that she told was about a particular ship. A particular spooky ship. A particular spooky ship whose particular mystery has never been explained. The Mary Celeste was a brigantine that was carrying cargo to Europe. Her captain was Benjamin Briggs, a seasoned and very experienced seaman from the town of Marion. He had his wife Sarah and their young daughter on board as well as an experienced crew of 7 others. All regarded as stable and reliable sailors. In the year 1872 the Mary was found floating near the Azores. The eerie part was that not a soul was on board. The weather had been fine and no unusual natural disturbances had been noted by other ships going through this well traveled area. When examined it was found that the ship had plenty of fresh water and food left on board and the cargo and even personal valuables like gold watches were untouched. Absolutely no signs of violence or struggles of any sort. Everything was perfectly normal for a sailing ship except for the fact that no people were on board. Hmmmmm. So what happened to the Mary Celeste??? The short answer is no one knows. Of course theories range from the ridiculous and idiotic to the almost plausible. Virtually all people that jump ship show up eventually in some sleazy bar or at a friend or relatives house. Not one person on board the Mary was ever heard from again. Not one. Ever. Not even a hint or a clue. Totally gone. One of the most intriguing and baffling ghost ships in history. No one knows what happened and I suspect no one ever will.

A MUST Do! 4 & 1/2 STARS! Brewster Gardens is a Free Park with metered parking across the street…read more It is located just down the street from the Mayflower II Ship & is a short walk from Plymouth Rock & Plymouth Memorial Park. It is directly across from Cole's Hill. This tranquil peaceful park was created during the early 1920's. The area encompasses the original garden plot granted to Elder William Brewster in 1620. The Pilgrims settled here because of the abundance of fresh water & the many springs. Another reason why they settled here was there's also thatch that grew along the water's edges that provided necessary roofing materials for houses. There are bronze statues & sculptures here honoring Plymouth's immigrant settlers. The bridge with the water flowing beneath it from the Town Brook is a beautiful little area to just sit, chill & relax. There are benches, green grass, trees & flowers & is very picturesque. This is a great place to have a picnic. While we were there a wedding party was taking all kinds of pictures in this lush green landscape. A great scenic place to have your lunch or just to meander. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget!

Being a new resident of Falmouth I wanted to learn more about this town & its History. We attended…read morethe Hydrangea Festival at the Historical Society's garden & toured Dr Wick's home. I have been on the website & also did the Burying graveyard tour lead by this lovely lady Ann would had so many wonderful stories to share of its founding fathers. I would highly recommend this tour if you haven't already

Awesome location, it's a half mile walk to the downtown stores. there is an awesome view in the…read morebackyard. Looking out over the ocean has a private beach if you go a little to the right, you are on a public beach goes for miles. Also, the bike trail is less than a mile from this location. They have bikes you can use don't even have to bring your own, they have a pool and a Amazing hot tub which is great after a day of Biking and walking . The scenery is most beautiful, very relaxing and you can bring your dog. The place is pet friendly. The owner Dr, Ron Nasiff is awesome , he gave me a tour of his mansion was very hospitable and accommodating during our vis

Leo is awesome great guide to all things plymouth you will not be disappointed in fact you will be…read morevery educated and go away and miss Leo he is that nice of a gentleman

It was a worthwhile tour, informative, not too long. Three stars bc it started to feel a little…read morepoliticized at times. No names or parties were ever mentioned but you could hear the message. Kind of lessened the experience for us from excellent to good.

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.