The staff here was so friendly and welcoming. We stopped by here before checking into out VRBO…read more They had a place to leave our bags which was delightful. We went on a Sunday and there was a DJ there spinning Prince tunes. It was awesome. He shared that he is only there on Sundays but it was a really solid addition to the overall vibe. Although it is not a particulary big museum it was well done and informative with some great exhibits. I loved the Tom Maley exhibit and learning more about this artist as well as the Jaws exhibit. The museum itself was set in a beautiful setting high up on a hill. It was worth the visit for sure.

I'm a museum person and this one definitely didn't disappoint. I appreciated the grounds which were…read moreabsolutely stunning and opened up directly to the water. All of the staff there were amazing as well. The museum had a small but serviceable section on Jaws and I appreciated the movie clips that they had. As a history teacher I appreciated the sections on the history of the island and the shipwrecks around the area. Overall we spend about a little over an hour there. It was a nice time but for $21 for adults I did find it to be on the higher end of museums I've been to. But if you're in the area and have the time I do recommend stopping by.

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.

Definitely tranquil in late September. Of course you have to take the Chappy ferry. It was very…read morequiet. Free parking. Five dollar entry. Short visit. 15 minutes or so. Well kept.

This garden was super cool and beautiful. There was some ponds with fish and turtles. Definitely…read morefun for little kids to look at the animals. There was some really pretty flowers and vegetation. One of the coolest parts was the bamboo shoots. You do have to take a ferry to get here since it is in Chappaquiddick. Walking around the whole garden took about fifteen to twenty minutes. There were picnic tables and some people were eating lunch and hanging out which was a nice idea. Fun to check out doesn't take too long.

Beautiful arboretum! Very relaxing to stroll through Polly Hill and view all the plant/tree…read morespecies.

I visited in late June when many plants, trees and shrubs were still in bloom. I heard that the…read moregiant magnolia trees were in bloom from a vender at the West Tisbury Farmers Market and so I decided to take a visit to see them for myself. They were absolutely beautiful and so were so many other specimens. We had an added bonus of seeing sculptures and paintings throughout the gardens. Entry was only $5 per adult which was a bargain. They also have a gift shop and plants for sale. This is a worthwhile place to visit on Marthas Vineyard. Check out their calendar as they have many programs for adults and children to enjoy from educational activities to Walking tours and painting classes.

Old shed with old rough cars. Leaky roof, rundown dangerous building. Don't want to seem too…read morecritical but to call this a museum is a huge stretch! May have been okay 20-years ago, but not any more. All cars are a mess. Not worth the trip.

Fun red classic car museum in Hyannis, Ma. Interesting to hear the history behind the cars and the…read morepassion behind the red car collection. Admission is $10. Parking available on the property.

Another fantastic restoration of a Nantucket property by the Nantucket Historical Association!…read more Ensure that you purchase your pass at the Nantucket Whaling Museum! This little museum opens during the tourist season, early to mid-June. If you are on island in early June, I'd ask the staff at the Whaling Museum if the Fire Hose Cart House is in fact staffed and open. The museum is about a ten minute walk from Town. Enjoy the beautiful house, homes, and gardens that align the streets of Town as you walk your way. Worth going to, and you will see some vintage fire-fighting gear, as well as some information on the Nantucket fire of 1846. Easy walk, and enjoyable.

I am so glad that we made it here! What made our visit so special was OUR GUIDE! She as fantastic…read more We visited in early August. She told me that this was her first summer working there and that she was previously working with a researcher off island. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her job and we learned a lot about the island and some of the history behing shipwrecks. This is a bit off the beaten path, away from the center of town, but this was one of the things that made it so special. For sure worth a visit.

Man, this was a fun museum, full of great stories, memorabilia, and nautical stuff!…read more We went , and spent about three hours, early June. I was pretty quiet, as tourist season had not really started. So, we, essentially, had the place to ourselves. The staff was most gracious, knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting. We had plenty of time to ask questions, and really good dialogue! Clean, well-lit, nice facility. We rented a Jeep, and there was plenty of parking. It is a little bit of a trek, you will need to either rent a car, uber/taxi, or bike it. Lovely area, and was just nice to sit outside, and sip on a cold water and take the sights in.

Another must do when vacationing on island, and in Town…read more It is small, but the folks at Maria Mitchell are very dedicated. There are things to see, do, and touch. Except for the giant lobster (who looks delicious by the way - but probably tough as a horse!). A must do, and a great cause!

The total aquarium is like 300 square feet. Manage those expectations! But with a 4 year old in…read morehand, it was enjoyable. I think a slightly older child would find it even more engaging and potentially stay longer than the 20 minutes we were there for. They have 1 touch tank with some crabs and clams that you can touch and pick up. They have 1 tank that you can look into with a young shark, more crabs and young fish that was pretty cool. Inside the 2 enclosed rooms they have more tanks filled with baby fish, a lobster, etc... Highlight: seeing a shark fetus swimming around in a sac before being born. And also seeing a newborn shark and puffer fish. $10/adult and $8/child. A little pricey for what it is, but sigh, Nantucket. I feel like children's admission should always be free for educational purposes, but that's just me. Staff and volunteers were nice and enthusiastic!