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Art, History, and Nature

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Becoming a member at Heritage connects you to a community of people who love to learn, explore, play and engage. As a member, you’ll have access to FREE unlimited admission, invitations to special events, early access to the gardens and more!

2024 Exhibits

Impressionist New England: Four Seasons of Color and Light (April 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024)
Impressionist New England: Four Seasons of Color and Light (April 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024)
What is it about ‘New England’—as both a setting and a subject—that has captured Impressionist painters’ attention for over a century? Artist colonies popped up in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut in the late 19th century, attracting some of America’s best-known painters.
Alfred Glover in the Garden (May 17, 2023 - October 20, 2024)
Alfred Glover in the Garden (May 17, 2023 - October 20, 2024)
This solo show brings Cataumet artist Alfie 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.
Charging Ahead: Early Electric Cars in America
Charging Ahead: Early Electric Cars in America
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity as part of greener solution for automobiles. But they are not a recent innovation. View examples of early electric vehicles and their chargers such as Heritage’s 1917 Milburn Electric and the mercury arc rectifier charger.
From Carriage to Classic (April 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024)
From Carriage to Classic (April 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024)
We present the origin story of the American automobile through 26 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.
Wampanoag Wetu, Three Sisters-style Garden & Mush8n
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.
Heritage Highlights
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.

Our Gardens

Over 100 years ago, Charles Dexter purchased this property, where he began his rhododendron hybridizing work. Because of his passion and dedication, present-day visitors can expect a beautiful display of blooms throughout May into mid-June.

The 2020 expansion of North American Hydrangea Test Garden showcases some of the newest hydrangea cultivars on the market. Many of these cultivars are new to Heritage and will be maturing this season and begin to flower. Additionally, the McInnes Garden will continue the popular pollinator theme, while the Garden of the Senses will feature a newly planted succulent area as well as more herbaceous perennials throughout.

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