Location: Barnstable
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Top 5 Museums in Barnstable, Massachusetts (MA)
Barnstable (/ˈbɑːrnstəbəl/ BARN-stə-bəl) is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod. At the 2010 census it had a population of 45,193. The town contains several villages (one of which is also named Barnstable) within its boundaries. Its largest village, Hyannis, is the central business district of the county and home to Barnstable Municipal Airport, the airline hub of Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Additionally, Barnstable is a 2007 winner of the All-America City Award.
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1. Cahoon Museum of American Art
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By 950maryjanel
A small but beautiful museum....Sailors Valentines were on display when we were there....beautifully displayed and a wonderful exhibition...if you get the chance see this display and learn the history of these Sailors Valentines. While you’re there...I hope the blue tree installation is still going on.....spectacularly painted trees ...live trees...with blue trunks....beautiful....
2. Samuell Day Gallery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Located in a historic barn on Old King's Highway, Samuell Day Gallery is located upstairs from Caryn Samuell's working glass studio. Over 50 American fine craft artists are represented in blown glass, jewelry, pottery, garden art, and metals. Caryn is able to explain how all the items are made and knows most of the artists personally. A bright, colorful, positive place with a lot of great energy, the Samuell Day Gallery is a delight to the eyes and lots of fun to visit! The jewelry here is unique, amazing, and reasonable - great place for wedding gifts and gifts for yourself
3. Barnstable Historical Society
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Barnstable Historical Society, founded in 1939, is a Collection of the 7 villages of the Town of Barnstable's History. The mission of the BHS is to create and foster an interest in the cultural heritage and maritime history thru our artifacts and documents. Just introducing our tool collection an exhibit of early industries of the Cape. And we're FREE!
4. Coast Guard Heritage Museum
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
The Coast Guard Heritage Museum is located in the historic old Customs House at the corner of Main Street and Millway in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod, MA. The Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of the United States Coast Guard and its predecessor organizations.
Reviewed By AmyF1965 - Rochester, United States
This was such a great museum. The amount of history and displays in this museum was amazing! There is so much to see and learn about the Coast Guard. For any history buff, this museum is a must see! would highly recommend!
5. Trayser Museum Complex
Featuring a 17th-century jail, the Trayser Museum Complex preserves the unique architectural, cultural and maritime history of the Cape.
