Sandwich - Heritage Museums & Gardens (formerly Heritage Plantation)
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Heritage Museums & Gardens is a complex of Americana museums located within a 100-acre garden setting. The automobile museum is located in the reproduction of a Shaker Round Stone Barn. It contains about 35 antique cars including the 1930 Duesenberg Model J Derham Tourster, once owned by movie star Gary Cooper. Visitors can also see an original 1913 Ford Model T.
The Art Museum hosts a regular program of changing exhibitions and houses a comprehensive collection of American folk art.
The Art Museum hosts a regular program of changing exhibitions and houses a comprehensive collection of American folk art.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Heritage Museums & Gardens (formerly Heritage Plantation)
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The Military Museum is located in a reconstruction of "The Temple," a Revolutionary War period recreation hall. It houses a collection of antique weaponry, flags, Native American artifacts and around 2000 hand painted miniature soldiers.
The Heritage Plantation is located on the former estate of horticulturist Charles O. Dexter, best known for his instrumental experiments with rhododendrons in the 20s and 30's. The gardens contain a wide variety of plants, shrubs, trees and flowers.
Address:
Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA 02563-2110, United States
Phone: 1 (508) 888-1222, Fax: 1 (508) 888-9535
Phone: 1 (508) 888-1222, Fax: 1 (508) 888-9535
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm
Tips: Last ticket issued 45 minutes before closing.
Group rates available.
No pets allowed. No bare feet. The Dexter Rhododendrons bloom from late May into early June.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit: 3 hours
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