Cahoon Museum of American Art

6 reviews

+1 (508) 428-7581

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4676 Falmouth Rd

Cotuit, MA 02635

+1 (508) 428-7581

http://www.cahoonmuseum.org

The Cahoon Museum of American Art, located in Cotuit, MA, is a historic institution housed in a colonial Georgian home dating back to 1775. Founded in 1984 by a local art collector, the museum showcases a diverse permanent collection of maritime and landscape paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, along with contemporary works.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the creative spirit of folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon, whose legacy is celebrated through exhibitions and educational programs focusing on American art, particularly that of Cape Cod and New England. Whether you are a local resident or a traveler passing through, a visit to this museum is sure to be a memorable highlight of your experience in the area.

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4.56 reviews

Jessie K.

8/5/2023

Cute small art museum. $10 admission for adults, $8 for students, senior and other discounts as well. Has a few fun interactive art opportunities throughout the museum. Upstairs exhibit was on...

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Chrysanthemum A.

9/5/2020

A whimsical museum off Route 28. It encompasses three eras of American history. It's housed in a Georgian home of the 18th century, has folk art of the Cahoons of the 20th century, and exhibits...

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Jessica L.

4/22/2022

Update: I went back to the Cahoon Museum this week to see their new exhibit and it was a wonderful experience. The current exhibit highlights Native American abstract artists and should not be...

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Art B.

3/20/2021

SCOTT PRIOR IS OUSTANDING IN HIS DEPICTIONS OF CAPE COD AND BERKSHIRE LIFE! I had gone out of my way to make a reservation on March 18, the very first day of the 2021 season and I was not...

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Susan N.

4/18/2018

The Cahoon Museum is a little jewel of the cape. While it is not huge it packs a punch. The museum is just beautiful. Part of it is new but it looks like it has always been there as the renovation...

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