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Located in the 1856 Custom House
on Route 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.
Cape Cod has played an important role in its evolu-
tion. Piloting the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic,
rescuing thousands of mariners in distress, maintaining
iconic lighthouses, and protecting our coast are all
part of the service's
extraor-
dinary legacy.
Our exhibits
include over 120 models of
ships, boats and aircraft, interactive displays,
and significant historic artifacts.
Our latest exhibit brings to life the CG's 18th-
century origins, tracing its roots back to
Massachusetts. Included is a rendering of a
mural recently added to the State House that
celebrates this history.
We offer audio and docent-led tours. Many of our volunteer docents
served in the Coast Guard. Our museum shares a campus with America's
oldest surviving wood jail (c.1690) and an operating blacksmith shop.
Open May 21- Oct. 10: Tuesday-Saturday 10 - 3
Open Thursday-Saturday in the off-Season:
Spring: May 7- 23 Fall: Oct. 15-Nov. 7
Admission: $5.00
Coast Guard Active duty & families: free
3353 Main St., Barnstable Village
508-362-8521 • www.cgheritage.com
Coast Guard
Heritage Museum
