HIGHLAND MUSEUM AND LIGHTSHOUSE INC

TRURO, MA

Highland Museum and Lighthouse Inc. is a historic site located in Truro, Massachusetts. The museum is housed in the Highland Light Station, which was built in 1857 and is one of the oldest lighthouses on Cape Cod. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1998 and is now a museum that offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of the area.

The museum's exhibits showcase the maritime history of Cape Cod and feature artifacts such as the original Fresnel lens that was used in the lighthouse. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view of Cape Cod Bay and the surrounding area. The museum also offers guided tours of the lighthouse and its grounds.

In addition to the museum, Highland Light Station is also home to the Highland House Museum, which showcases the history of Truro and the Outer Cape. The museum features exhibits on the area's Native American history, whaling industry, and the artists and writers who have called the Outer Cape home.

Highland Museum and Lighthouse Inc. is open to the public from April to October and offers a variety of events and programs throughout the year. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike and is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Cape Cod.

HIGHLAND MUSEUM AND LIGHTSHOUSE INC is a Children's Museum in TRURO MA. US MID #8402500535

The museum is classed as CMU (Children's Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 144,400 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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HIGHLAND MUSEUM AND LIGHTSHOUSE INC
PO BOX 1123
TRURO
MA
02666-1123

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