Barnstable County

Museums and galleries in Barnstable County

This collection highlights the artistic and maritime heritage of Cape Cod, spanning from historic Sandwich to the vibrant art colony of Provincetown. The list features 17th-century architecture at the Hoxie House, maritime artifacts at the Highland Light, and a dense concentration of contemporary galleries along Provincetown’s Commercial Street. These venues showcase everything from the historical 'Provincetown School' of painting to modern photography, local crafts, and railroad memorabilia housed in a 19th-century depot.

Museums and Galleries — Map

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Highland/Cape Cod Light

The Highland Light is an active lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore in North Truro, Massachusetts.

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Chatham Railroad Museum

Chatham station is a former railroad station located on Depot Road in Chatham, Massachusetts.

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The Old Hoxie House

The Hoxie House is a saltbox house located in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

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Highland Museum & Lighthouse

Located in the former keeper's house, this museum features exhibits on maritime history, the local fishing industry, and the evolution of the lighthouse since its establishment in 1797.

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Berta Walker Gallery

Features works by American masters and contemporary artists associated with the Provincetown Art Colony, with a specific focus on the Provincetown School.

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CUSP Gallery

Showcases the minimalist, high-contrast photography and fine art of Curtis Speer.

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AMP Gallery

Art Market Provincetown presents contemporary multidisciplinary works, including painting, sculpture, and conceptual installations.

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Rice-Pollack Gallery

A contemporary gallery featuring a rotating selection of paintings, sculpture, and photography from established and emerging artists.

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Hutson Gallery

Contemporary art gallery located in the East End, featuring abstract and representational works by regional artists.

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Bowersock Gallery

Specializes in contemporary realism, modernism, and narrative painting.

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Ray Wiggs Gallery

Features fine art, sculpture, and jewelry by local and regional artists.

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Impulse

Gallery specializing in fine contemporary crafts, hand-blown glass, and a large collection of handcrafted kaleidoscopes.

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Gallery 444

Contemporary art space featuring weekly solo exhibitions and group shows from local Provincetown artists.

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Sacha Richter Studio

Working studio and gallery of artist Sacha Richter, focusing on contemporary painting and mixed media.

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Schoolhouse Gallery

Located in a historic building, this gallery exhibits contemporary photography, painting, and printmaking.

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McGuire Studio & Gallery

Studio and gallery showcasing the oil paintings of Michael McGuire, focusing on Cape Cod landscapes and coastal scenes.

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Adam Peck Gallery

Features contemporary painting, sculpture, and a curated series of small-scale works.

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Bakker Gallery

Specializes in early 20th-century Provincetown art, modernism, and historical works by members of the Provincetown Art Association.

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Albert Merola Gallery

Features contemporary art, ceramics, and prints, showcasing artists with long-standing ties to the local community.

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Woodman/Shimko Gallery

Contemporary art gallery focusing on abstract paintings, photography, and pop-art-inspired works.

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