Whydah Pirate Museum

Museum West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States
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What to expect

The Whydah Pirate Museum is an interactive science museum featuring real pirates and authentic treasures. It showcases the ruins of the Whydah ship, the only authenticated pirate flagship ever found, and its treasure. The museum provides a hands-on learning experience for children and adults, with exhibits on the history and science behind the discovery of the Whydah. Visitors can touch and interact with artifacts, including coins, firearms, and utensils, and learn about the role of the Quartermaster and the daily life of pirates. The museum also offers a Sea Lab and Learning Center where archaeologists work on preserving new treasures. The museum is suitable for all ages and is a great place for families to visit, with kid-friendly activities such as a treasure map and a replica of the Whydah ship

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Whydah Pirate Museum in West Yarmouth, which is a fascinating museum dedicated to the Whydah, a pirate ship that was wrecked off the coast of Cape Cod in 1717

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the artifacts and learning about the history of pirates, and it was a fun and educational experience for everyone ✨