Museum sights in Cape Cod
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Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
You can’t miss the 253ft-tall tower of the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum. Climb the 116 stairs for a view of town, the beaches, the spine of the Lower Cape and even Boston on a clear day. The museum at the base of the tower features the landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims and the town’s history.
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Expedition Whydah Pirate Museum
The Expedition Whydah is one of more than 3000 shipwrecks that occurred off the coast of the Cape, but it is the only authentic pirate ship ever raised. Visit the Expedition Whydah Pirate Museum to see the booty, as well as the crew’s weapons, supplies and clothing.
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Heritage Museums & Gardens
The 76-acre Heritage Museums & Gardens sports a terrific vintage automobile collection, folk-art exhibits and one of the finest rhododendron gardens in America. Kids will love riding the classic 1912 carousel.
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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History has exhibits on the Cape's creatures and a cool boardwalk trail that tromps across a saltmarsh to a remote beach.
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Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Exhibit
Before heading out to whale watch, stop by the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Exhibit for an audiovisual glimpse into the underwater world.
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Sandwich Glass Museum
Artfully displayed in the Sandwich Glass Museum is the town's 19th-century glass-making heritage. Glass-blowing demonstrations are given on the hour.
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John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum
The worthwhile John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum celebrates JFK's life through photos and exhibits on the USA's 35th president.
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Thornton W Burgess Museum
Thornton W Burgess Museum is named for the Sandwich native who wrote the Peter Cottontail series.
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Highland House Museum
Highland House Museum is dedicated to the area's farming and fishing past.
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