Today, geologists believe that barrier beaches go through a cycle of 150 years, during which time one long, continuous beach forms, then is broken open, then gradually fills back in. Chatham’s barrier beach is in the midst of once such cycle.

April fools! Learn more about our fun-loving group of rowers and join us for a row around Lewis Bay.

While in the 17th and 18th centuries, women traveled on fishing and whaling boats only occasionally, in the 19th century, they began accompanying their captain husbands to sea much more often.

Read all about our Fall 2021 Boatbuilding Class!

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is happy to offer FREE ADMISSION TO ALL on Friday, February 25, 2022 thanks to a grant from the Highland Street Foundation!

Join Cape Cod Museum Trail as they speak with Elizabeth York, the Executive Director at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum in Hyannis, MA.

Check out an article about the Cape Cod Maritime Museum's summer activities in the Barnstable Patriot!

Tony sits down with underwater field archeologist and former director of the Whydah Pirate Museum, Chris Macort.

Follow the Walkway to the Sea along Hyannis Harbor! Read the article here.

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum raised above and beyond what it ever imagined to fund a summer camp program for children interested in marine biology.

CCMM's Curator Don Stucke featured in an article by the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance: Read Here!

Tony Davis talks to Dennis historian Richard Boonisar, the Lifesaving Service’s first superintendent.

Tony Davis talks to Elizabeth York about joining the Cape Cod Maritime Museum as the new director.

As you know, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum re-opened last week after many months of being closed due to state-wide Covid-19 restrictions...and we are happy to report that our first week was a great success!

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is pleased to announce Elizabeth York as its new Executive Director.

Tony Davis talks to Scott Dayton about the Cape Cod Boat Builder's Show.

Tony Davis visits Bill Burke at the Salt Pond Visitor Center at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham, Massachusetts.

In honor of local shellfishermen and women, not only has the Cape Cod Maritime Museum curated a fascinating, informative new exhibit entitled Shellfishing Cape Cod, but the museum has also curated a unique lineup of events to celebrate the exhibit’s opening.

Tony Davis visits boat builder Walter Baron at his shop in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.