Welcome to the
Coast Guard Heritage Museum
Phone: 508-362-8521
Welcome to the
Coast Guard Heritage Museum
Phone: 508-362-8521
About Us
Who we are...
The Coast Guard Heritage Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Our mission is to educate visitors on the legacy of the U.S. Coast Guard and its 18th Century predecessors who have protected our shores and harbors and rescued thousands of stranded seamen who might otherwise have perished in the dangerous waters of New England and salvaged cargoes worth millions of dollars. These Customs Officers registered foreign trade vessels and enrolled vessels in the coastal trade and fisheries. The Coast Guard has been under many Departments but their mission is the same with many additional duties added on over the years.
Where we are located...
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. Built in 1855 to a design by Ammi Young, it was used as a custom house and post office until 1913, continuing to house the post office and other offices until 1958. It was converted into a museum in 1960, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
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We are now CLOSED for the season!
We will open again on Friday, May First, 2020. New exhibits will include celebration of Air Station Cape Cod's 50th anniversary. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Admission will still be $5 for adults, children 10 and under and active duty Coast Guard personnel are free.
Also check us out at the Spring Cape Cod Museum Trail Festival of Museums!
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