FAQ

The exhibit will take approximately an hour to an hour and a half to explore and experience all of the various rooms and pirate artifacts, though patrons are allowed to take as much time as they’d like during the self-guided experience.

Yes, the museum is fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. We are a state of the art facility equipped with ramps and railings. Additionally there are benches located throughout the exhibit halls if you need to stop and take a break. The museum does not have on-site wheelchairs or mobility scooters available for guest use.

The Whydah Pirate Museum is a museum with real artifacts in cases and there is a lot of reading to do. We do offer a scavenger hunt activity to keep the little ones engaged with the exhibits as they go through, but the content of the museum is geared toward older children and adults.

We believe that in order to truly appreciate your visit with us, it takes at least an hour to experience the full museum. By enforcing our last admission time, we want to make sure you get the full value out of your visit.

There is a designated area of the museum where photography is encouraged; however, we do not allow photographs with or without flash inside of the exhibit halls.

No food or drinks are allowed in the exhibit halls.

The museum is centrally located in the town of West Yarmouth; there are numerous restaurants in the area within walking and short driving distance. There is a picnic area in the front of the museum, as well.

For group reservations please call the museum or email boxoffice@discoverpirates.com We offer discounted admission for groups of 15 people or more. Please contact us for more information.