Visit
The Museum of the Elizabeth Islands is currently CLOSED for the season, however we can be reached via email or phone and by appointment. We will reopen in June 2026.
HOURS
Wednesday - Sunday
Monday - Tuesday
10:30am - 2:30pm
Closed
ADMISSION
Admission to the museum is free thanks to the generosity of our members and donors. Donations are kindly accepted.
LOCATION
23 Tower Hill Road
Cuttyhunk, MA 02713
The museum is a short walk from either the ferry landing dock or the town marina and dingy docks. Click below for a downloadable walking map of the island and location of the museum.
GETTING TO CUTTYHUNK
Cuttyhunk Island is accessible via public ferry, water taxi, or by private vessel.
Directions to Cuttyhunk by ferry or water taxi from New Bedford:
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Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
Information about moorings and tie-ups if arriving by private vessel:
Click here for tides schedules.
DOWNLOADABLE MAP & ISLAND INFORMATION GUIDE
PHYSICAL ACCESS​​​​​
Our first-floor museum and exhibit rooms provide access for patrons with mobility needs. Paths-of-travel and bathrooms are all easily accessible on the first floor and via a ramp at the side entrance.
​​​​​DEAF & HARD-OF-HEARING​​
ASL interpretation is available.
​​​VISION-IMPAIRMENT
Large print copies of museum exhibit narratives are available upon request.
OTHERS TO CONNECT WITH
There are some amazing organizations affiliated with Cuttyhunk and the Elizabeth Islands. We highlight them here and encourage exploring their meaningful contributions in making the Islands a better place.
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