PROVINCETOWN HERITAGE MUSEUM

PROVINCETOWN, MA

The Provincetown Heritage Museum is a small yet fascinating museum located in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Provincetown and the Cape Cod region. The museum features an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and exhibits that showcase the rich history of the area.

The museum has several exhibits that highlight the town's rich maritime history, including displays on whaling, fishing, and shipbuilding. There is also a section dedicated to the town's art colony, which was established in the early 20th century and attracted many notable artists, writers, and musicians.

One of the museum's most popular exhibits is the replica of the first airplane flown in Provincetown by aviator Harry Atwood in 1911. Visitors can sit in the cockpit and get a sense of what it might have been like to fly in the early days of aviation.

The Provincetown Heritage Museum also offers educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and walking tours of the town. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of Provincetown and the Cape Cod region.

PROVINCETOWN HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PROVINCETOWN MA. US MID #8402500051

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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PROVINCETOWN HERITAGE MUSEUM
356 COMMERCIAL STREET
PROVINCETOWN
MA
02657-2207

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