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www.summerguidecapecod.com 25 Welcome to a Spectacular Season at Heritage Museums & Gardens As the seasons shift and the gardens burst into full bloom, Heritage Museums & Gardens is ready to welcome visitors for an exciting new season filled with vibrant exhibitions, immersive experiences, and the grand opening of a highly anticipated addition to the property. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an automobile aficionado, a nature lover, or someone looking for a family-friendly outing, this year's offerings promise something for everyone. The Barbey Family Welcome Center – A Grand Entrance Heritage Museums & Gardens is thrilled to announce the opening of the Barbey Family Welcome Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the visitor experience from the moment you arrive. This stunning new addition provides a warm and inviting space where guests can gather information, purchase tickets, shop at the retail store and learn about the museum's history, gardens, exhibitions, and programs. The Welcome Center is a tribute to the generous support of the Barbey family, whose commitment to the Heritage community ensures that the museum remains an accessible and enriching destination for all. Adventure Awaits at the Adventure Park at Heritage For those looking to add extra excitement to their visit, The Adventure Park at Heritage offers an exhilarating treetop experience. This aerial adventure course features a series of challenging rope bridges, swinging elements, and zip lines that allow visitors to climb, balance, and soar through the trees. Perfect for groups and intergenerational families ages 7 and up. Exploring the Exhibits This season, Heritage Museums & Gardens is proud to present four captivating exhibits that celebrate the intersection of history, nature, and innovation. Bountiful Bogs: The Massachusetts Cranberry Story Cranberries are inseparably linked to our region as a vital part of our heritage, economy and culture. This exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the history of cranberries, from their use by Indigenous people past and present, to the beginning of cranberry cultivation on Cape Cod in 1816. Learn about the ingenuity and perseverance of the farmers and workers who shaped this vital industry. Examine the issues impacting the industry today, and the growing movement to rewild unneeded cranberry bogs. This exhibit marks the debut of Heritage's newly acquired cranberry collection, the largest museum collection in the country. Bountiful Bogs: The Massachusetts Cranberry Story opens on May 10.