Why You Should Go...

Located on the Hyannis inner harbor, only steps from downtown, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum offers a peek into the Cape's past, present, and future of our region's maritime heritage and traditions.

<p>Explore the working wooden boat shop and gallery of historic watercraft, catch the restoration of the 1944 Race-Point surfboat in action, and view dynamic exhibits about history, tales from the high seas, ecology, marine biology, and fine arts.

Volunteers work with local youth to teach them the skills necessary to be placed in entry-level boat yard employment. Educational programs for kids ages 7 through 16 are offered throughout the summer, with registration available on the museum's website. 

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Why You Should Go...

Located on the Hyannis inner harbor, only steps from downtown, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum offers a peek into the Cape's past, present, and future of our region's maritime heritage and traditions.

Explore the working wooden boat shop and gallery of historic watercraft, catch the restoration of the 1944 Race-Point surfboat in action, and view dynamic exhibits about history, tales from the high seas, ecology, marine biology, and fine arts.

Volunteers work with local youth to teach them the skills necessary to be placed in entry-level boat yard employment. Educational programs for kids ages 7 through 16 are offered throughout the summer, with registration available on the museum's website. 

What You Should Know...

Open: Closed on: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Hours: Closed Today. Opens Wed

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: Less than $25

Payment: Cash, Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Military

Access: Wheelchair, Service Animals

Parking: Free On-site, Bicycle

Available: Self-Guided Tour, Kids Activities, Family Restroom, Wi-fi, Gift Shop, Souvenirs

Insider Info

Bring lunch and enjoy the outdoor patio and picnic tables while enjoying the view of the inner harbor. For live restoration, visit on Wednesdays.

The main part of the museum is handicapped accessible.

Take a sail on the catboat SARAH during the warmer months, an unforgettable Cape Cod experience.

Fun Facts

The Catboat SARAH was built right in the museum's Fine Arts Gallery, and is available for public and charter sails.

The Elizabeth and William Graham Scrimshaw Collection is the largest publically-displayed scrimshaw collection on Cape Cod.

The museum offers boat building programs year round, focusing on local at-risk youth in order to give them life skills and place them in local boat yards.