Set sail at the Whydah Pirate Museum
Come explore the Whydah Pirate Museum, Cape Cod’s newest interactive science museum featuring real pirates and authentic treasures. A must-see attraction for all ages!
Our hours are 10 AM to 4 PM, with the last entry at 3:30 PM. Secure your spot by clicking the “Book Now” button, or feel free to drop in—walk-ins are always welcome!
- All ages
- 1 hour
Expedition Whydah
The story of the Whydah Gally is also about the explorers, divers, researchers, and archaeologists who raised this adventure from beneath the seafloor and brought it back into the light.
The discovery and excavation of the Whydah involves years of persistent searching, historical research, and sustained scientific efforts by dedicated professionals.
Museum Memberships
Whydah Pirate Museum members are essential to everything we do—from supporting our core operations, to sharing the Whydah’s story with family and friends and providing valuable feedback that helps us improve our efforts. Our members are part of the team.
Join our team and help us bring history to life!
Educational Offerings
The Whydah Pirate Museum provides curriculum-based, hands-on learning experiences for educational groups. Our programs emphasize the history and science behind the discovery of the Whydah— the only authenticated pirate flagship ever found.
Join our crew on a voyage of discovery
When the Whydah Gally was discovered in 1984 by Barry Clifford and his team, the world gained an unprecedented and invaluable resource to study the pirates of the “Golden Age”—one of the most secretive and, consequently, misunderstood societies of the colonial period.
The Whydah Pirate Museum and its affiliated facilities house the largest collection of pirate artifacts ever recovered from a single shipwreck. In addition to recovering and preserving these artifacts, the museum’s mission is to provide educational content that not only engages and teaches students, but also passes on a story that is an important piece of local Cape Cod history.