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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is a museum in Brewster, MA, part of the Cape Cod guide. Cost: under $25. Open year-round.

869 Main St (Route 6A), Brewster · Brewster, MA

Why you should go…

The Cape's ecology comes alive here, from live tidepool tanks and an active osprey cam to exhibits on whales, shorebirds, and shifting sands. The real magic is out the back door: the John Wing Trail crosses a sweeping salt marsh to a quiet Cape Cod Bay beach, turning a museum stop into a mini expedition. It's a perfect first stop for families who want to understand what they're seeing all week.

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