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Coast Guard
Heritage
Museum
Located in the 1856 Custom House
on Rt. 6A in Barnstable Village,
the museum is dedicated to preserving
and celebrating the extraordinary
history of the United States Coast Guard.
Massachusetts is the birthplace of the Coast
Guard and Cape Cod has played an important
role in its evolution. Piloting the first aircraft
to cross the Atlantic, rescuing thousands of
mariners in distress, maintaining iconic light-
houses, and protect-
ing our coast are all
part of the service's
extraordinary legacy.
Over 120 models of boats, ships and aircrafts
are displayed.
Our newest exhibit focuses on Coast Guard Arts
and Entertainment.
We offer audio and docent-led tours. Many of
our volunteers served in the Coast Guard.
Our museum shares a campus with America's oldest surviving
wooden jail (circa 1690) and an operating blacksmith shop!
Open May 22 – Oct. 11: Tuesday-Saturday 10 - 3
May 1-17 & Oct. 16-18: Thursday-Saturday10 - 3
Admission: $5.00
3353 Main Street, Barnstable, Mass.
508-362-8521 • www.cgheritage.com
