West Yarmouth, Massachusetts: Whydah Pirate Museum
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 674 MA-28, West Yarmouth, MA
- Directions:
- East edge of town, on the north side of Hwy 28/Main St. When you see the Martin the Bear statue, turn left. If you cross the little bridge across Parkers River driving east you've gone too far.
- Hours:
- Summer Tu-Su 10-5; off-season Sa-Su 11-4. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 508-534-9571
- Admission:
- Adults $15.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Displays booty salvaged from the pirate ship Whydah, which sank off Cape Cod in 1717. Has an indoor ship replica and a working salvage lab. A couple of pirate statues posture outside as photo-ops.
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Looks like it would be an amazing place to visit. However, it's closed due to COVID-19 at the moment. I hope they open again soon.
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Good news: the museum is back open with safety procedures in place. "Masks are required for the safety of fellow pirates."