Opening April 20, 2024

Exhibits: What's in Store for 2024?

We're so glad you asked! This season is going to be vibrant, eclectic, and even - electric. Check out what you can find on the grounds and in the galleries this season at Heritage:

Impressionist New England: Four Seasons of Color and Light

What is it about New England—as both setting and a subject—that has captured Impressionist painters’ attention for over a century? This exhibition presents both historical and contemporary Impressionist paintings inspired by New England: its natural beauty, its people, its charming towns, and its glorious light. Includes work by Childe Hassam, Charles Hawthorne, John Twachtman and many more. LEARN MORE

Alfred Glover in the Garden

This solo show brings Cataumet artist Alred Glover’s bold, colorful depictions of animals, trees, and other wildlife to Heritage’s grounds and gardens. Frequent visitors to Heritage may recognize his whimsical work, as one of his sculptures, “Garden Gate,” has been on display in the McInnes Garden. LEARN MORE

Charging Ahead: Early Electric Cars in America

Electric vehicles are growing in popularity as part of a greener solution for automobiles. But they are not a recent innovation. View examples of early electric vehicles and their chargers such as a 1908 Bailey Electric, on loan from Larz Anderson Auto Museum, and Heritage’s 1917 Milburn Electric.  LEARN MORE

From Carriage to Classic: How Automobiles Transformed America

We present the origin story of the American automobile through 21 cars from Heritage’s permanent collection. Come along for a ride from the late 1800s to the 1960s and watch the car evolve from a horseless carriage to a streamlined symbol of freedom and independence. LEARN MORE

Heritage Highlights

Heritage visitors and community members have asked to learn about Cape Cod stories. We listened! View a variety of folk art and everyday objects made by Cape Codders everyone from silversmiths to watchmakers, and students.  LEARN MORE

Wampanoag Wetu, Three Sisters-style Garden & Mush8n

What was life like for the indigenous tribes who lived here pre-colonization? This exhibit features a full-scale reproduction of a wetu, a traditional Wampanoag dwelling, a Wampanoag-style vegetable garden, and a Wampanoag mush8n. LEARN MORE

1908 Looff Carousel

The carousel is one of the most popular attractions at Heritage Museums & Gardens. Made by Charles Looff in 1908, the hand-carved carousel has been thrilling riders for over a hundred years. Plus, three menagerie figures - chosen by YOU - will be on display. Click here to LEARN MORE about the carousel.

Your Votes Decided the Winners!
Last week, we reached out to you on social and asked for help in choosing which three menagerie figures we should put on display for the 2024 season. Thank you for your help! We received 520 answers, and the top three winners are: Giraffe, Tiger, and Ostrich!
Thank you to all who voted!

Just 87 Days to Go!

In less than 3 months, Heritage Museums & Gardens will reopen for the season!

We’ve marked our calendars and we’re counting down the days until we get to see your smiling face once again

But you don't have to wait until April to enjoy the benefits of membership!

As a Heritage member, you’ll receive free admission to over 360 gardens across the country year-round, as well as a 10% discount at Soares, Scenic Roots, and Agway of Cape Cod to get your garden ready for the coming spring.

Your purchase also supports and sustains the gardens you love, so why not think warm thoughts and become a Heritage member today!

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