The Zion Union Heritage Museum celebrates the African-American and Cape Verdean population and both its continuing and historical impact on Cape Cod. The museum has a vast collection of artifacts and historic documents relevant to the cultures represented by the museum.
The store offers sculptures, jewelry, post cards, music, prints, clothing and books relating to African-American and Cape Verdean culture and history.
Cape Cod Maritime Museum is on a spectacular piece of land right on Barnstable Harbor. It features exhibits on boat building, shipwrecks and maritime artifacts. On display is the hull of the Sparrow-Hawk, which sank off Cape Cod in 1626, bringing settlers to the new colony.
The museum partners with local schools to promote and share the maritime experience. The featured exhibits change regularly. Information about the schedule is on the museum's informative website. It offers classes in boat design, half-model making, ship in a bottle making and boat building.
The museum offers sailboat rides on the Sarah, the museum-built replica of the 1886 Crosby catboat, for reasonable single and family rates for a one-and-a-half-hour sail. The Sarah is slipped right at the museum site on the harbor.
Supporting the museum through membership starts at $35. The gift shop is small but packed with interesting souvenirs, maritime curios and books.
The mission of the JFK Hyannis Museum is to celebrate the legacy of President Kennedy and his family's special ties to Cape Cod while educating the community including students of all ages. The museum offers a multimedia exhibit of the days JFK spent on Cape Cod. It features over 80 photographs as well as a video narrated by Walter Cronkite depicting the president's experiences on the Cape. Several themed areas include charged oral histories of JFK's friends.
When you walk into The Little Beach Gallery, you feel like you are on the ocean's edge -- it is inviting, relaxing and beautiful. Here you can find affordable gifts and unique art. Owner Jen Villa opened The Little Beach Gallery (fondly known as the LBG) with the intention of not only sharing her photography, but also of supporting local artists on Cape Cod by providing them with a venue to sell their work. All of the artwork in the gallery is made by local artists who were inspired by their connection to Cape Cod and its natural beauty. The LBG offers functional art, such as ceramic platters, and decorative art, such as paintings and photographs.
Bismore Park is a public park operated by the city's recreation department location within the HyArts Cultural District. It features seven artist shanties, where local artists and artisans display their work each year between May and October. Works include handmade jewelry, fine art, photography, ceramics, wood carving and more.
Bill Putman shares his private collection of more than 50 red classic sports cars at Toad Hall Classic Car Museum. The museum is housed in a rambling barn next to the Simmons Homestead Inn. Here you'll see the Lotus, MG, Jaguar, Triumph, Austin Healey and other English cars along with some German and Japanese vehicles. While you are visiting, you can also see Putnam's large collection of single malts.
Grand Cru Wine Bar & Grill is a restaurant and bar located inside the Cape Codder Resort & Spa. The menu features regional dishes and food options, with an emphasis on apetizers, fish and shelfsh, salads and dessert options, as well as a list of fine wines, martinis, cocktails, scothes, cognacs, ports and beers. Choice selections include chicken marsala, lobster ravioli grand cru pizza, New England clam chowder, fried clamari, black angus burger and classic steak au poivre. The restaurant features live music Friday and Saturday evening.
Cape Cod Melody Tent is a tent theater/venue for live entertainment and performances. It is owned by the South Shore Playhouse Associates, a not-for-profit which supports organizations dedicated to the arts, culture and education. The box office is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day for ticket sales and performances are held on June, July and August. Visit Cape Cod Melody Tent's website for a list of upcoming performances and to view the entire schedule for the upcoming concert series. Tickets, gift certificates and club memberships may be purchased through the website.
Glassblower Brookes Morrison opened his glassblowing studio in 2006 as a venue to produce and show his glassblown art. Here you will find glass jewelry, tableware, ornaments and other decor, as well as work from other local artists. You can also watch Brookes perform demonstrations and have the opportunity to take classes.
One of the only outdoor carousels on Cape Cod, this is a great activity to do with children during the spring and summer. The Funhouse Arcade offers other small rides, arcade games, cotton candy and bouncy houses.
