Whydah Pirate Museum

The untold story of the Whydah from slave ship to pirate ship

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See the world's first exhibition of authentic pirate treasure.

The Whydah Pirate Museum houses the largest collection of pirate artifacts recovered from a single shipwreck anywhere in the world!

***Closed Friday and Saturday 12/10 and 12/11 for maintenance.

Open Thurday through Sunday 11 to 4, last entry at 3.

Masks required and social distancing encouraged.

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A Pirate’s Halloween

Pirate Skull

The Whydah Pirate Museum is planning a Halloween event! We will hold various outdoor activities for families on October 30th from 11AM-3PM. While anyone can participate, all of our activities are best …

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Archaeology Update

Gold and silver

Pirate Museum’s Sea Lab and watch archaeologists uncover artifacts from concretions. Currently, one small concretion in process contains a small gold bar, silver and gold coins, a pistol, and more! The team believes that the items belonged to a pirate who kept his belongings in a bag while onboard the Whydah.

Divers Recover Artifacts off the coast of Cape Cod