This inspiring museum preserves and celebrates the art of the Cape and Islands. Its collections primarily (but not exclusively) focus on work inspired by the region, as well as art from elsewhere that has inspired the region's artists. It also stages events and hosts art classes, talks and workshops.
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Cape Cod
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Plimoth Plantation
26.22 MILES
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Cape Cod National Seashore
16.16 MILES
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Provincetown Art Association & Museum
21.84 MILES
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Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
21.55 MILES
Climb to the top of the country's tallest all-granite structure (253ft) for a sweeping view of town, the beaches and the spine of the Lower Cape. The…
Herring Cove Beach
21.04 MILES
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Race Point Beach
23.51 MILES
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Nearby Cape Cod attractions
1. Scargo Tower
0.71 MILES
Built in 1902 on the highest spot in the area – 120ft above sea level – this 38-step, stone tower rising above Scargo Lake gives you grand views of Cape…
2. Chapin Memorial Beach
2.03 MILES
Families will love the gently sloping waters at this dune-backed beach. Not only is it ideal for wading, but all sorts of tiny sea creatures can be…
3. Gray's Beach
2.46 MILES
Gray's Beach, also known as Bass Hole, is no prize for swimming, but a terrific 0.25-mile-long boardwalk extends over a tidal marsh and creek, offering a…
4. Edward Gorey House
3.49 MILES
Near the post office on MA 6A sits the former home of the brilliant and somewhat twisted author and graphic artist Edward Gorey. He illustrated the books…
5. Captain Bangs Hallett House
3.51 MILES
The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth maintains this 1840 Greek Revival house, once home to a prosperous sea captain who made his fortune sailing to…
6. Captains' Mile
3.7 MILES
Nearly 50 historic sea captains' homes are lined up along MA 6A (the Old King's Hwy) in Yarmouth Port, on a 1.5-mile stretch known as the Captains' Mile…
7. Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
4.14 MILES
This family-friendly museum offers exhibits on the Cape's flora and fauna, including an aquarium and a butterfly house. It has a fine boardwalk trail…
8. Werner Schmidt Observatory
4.25 MILES
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