Atwood House Museum, Chatham

#4 among attractions in Chatham

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The Atwood Museum in Chatham, Massachusetts is a property of the Chatham Historical Society which, in 1926, purchased the property of Captain Joseph Atwood to protect the property and to display and preserve articles and documents related to Chatham's history. The portion of the museum which is the original house was built about 1752, making it one the oldest structures in Chatham. The museum has been open to the public since the purchase and is available to visitors from mid-June to mid-October and to researchers year-round by appointment. ()

Completed: 1752 (272 years ago)Coordinates: 41°40'24"N, 69°57'55"W

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Lower Cape (Chatham)Chatham United States

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+1 508-945-2493

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Atwood House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chatham Light, Outermost Adventures, Chatham Windmill, Chatham Seaside Links.

0.8 miE
Lighthouse, Beach, Vernacular architecture
Chatham Light, Chatham
21 min walk • Chatham Lighthouse, known as Twin Lights prior to 1923, is a lighthouse in Chatham, Massachusetts, near the "elbow" of Cape Cod. The original station, close to the shore, was built in 1808 with two wooden towers, which were both replaced in 1841. In 1877, two new towers, made of cast iron rings, replaced those.
0.7 miSE
41°39'55"N • 69°57'21"W
Outermost Adventures, Chatham
19 min walk • Sailing, Fishing charters and tours, Nature and wildlife tours
0.4 miNE
Historical place, Windmill
Chatham Windmill, Chatham
11 min walk • The Chatham Windmill is a historic windmill at Chase Park in Chatham, Massachusetts. Built in 1797, it is one of the state's few surviving wooden windmills, and also one of the few still in working condition.
1 miNE
41°41'11"N • 69°57'18"W
Chatham Seaside Links, Chatham
27 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
1 miN
41°41'18"N • 69°57'58"W
Chatham Drama Guild, Chatham
27 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.6 miNE
Library
Eldredge Public Library, Chatham
17 min walk • Eldredge Public Library is the public library of Chatham, Massachusetts. It is located at 564 Main Street, in a National Register-listed Romanesque Revival building donated by Chatham native Marcellus Eldredge. It was designed by Boston architect A. M. Marble.
1.4 miSW
Lighthouse
Stage Harbor Light, Chatham
37 min walk • Stage Harbor Light is a lighthouse in Chatham, Massachusetts. It was built in 1880. It was discontinued in 1933, replaced by a skeleton tower 200 ft west which remains an active aid to navigation.
0.6 miNE
41°40'49"N • 69°57'29"W
Yankee Ingenuity, Chatham
16 min walk • Museum, Shopping
0.8 miN
Baseball field
Veteran's Field, Chatham
21 min walk • Veterans Field is a baseball venue in Chatham, Massachusetts, home to the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. The ballpark is located in downtown Chatham along Massachusetts Route 28.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Atwood House Museum open?

Atwood House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Atwood House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Chatham Windmill, Chatham (11 min walk), Yankee Ingenuity, Chatham (16 min walk), Eldredge Public Library, Chatham (17 min walk), Outermost Adventures, Chatham (19 min walk).