Heritage Museum and Garden in Sandwich MA 2023
Heritage Museums & Gardens welcomes you to 100 acres of beautiful gardens, three gallery buildings with exhibits of automobiles, special exhibitions, American folk art, a vintage carousel and Hidden Hollow, our outdoor discovery area for family.
Heritage is perfect for the whole family, with walking paths, beautiful gardens, permanent collections and changing special exhibits. Don’t miss the Magnolia Cafe for a bite to eat, and a variety of programs for families, children and adults.
Fun for kids
Hidden Hollow
A beautiful outdoor setting for discovery and learning
Family fun for children ages 2-10
Designed for children between the ages of 2-10, Hidden Hollow™ is nestled in a two-acre dry kettle hole—a glacially formed depression common to Cape Cod. A variety of play areas and monthly themes provides a stimulating and beautiful outdoor setting for discovery, learning and play. Children can climb stepping stumps, navigate log balance beams, construct forts, create nature-inspired art, build with blocks, dig in sand, experiment with water, make music, engage in sensory investigation with plants, and more.
DISCOVERY TRAIL
The adventure begins as families encounter discovery boxes that feature clues to the monthly themes. Visitors may also enjoy a socially distanced storybook walk as they meander down the path.
LOOKOUT
Survey Hidden Hollow from the Lookout.
MOVE AREA
This grassy space is specifically designated for active engagement and provides opportunities for running, rolling, or other larger-motor activities. Monthly activity elements often encourage big body play here.
SPLASH AREA
The most popular feature in Hidden Hollow™ is the Splash area, which allows kids to safely experiment with water and its properties.
CREATE AREA
This popular area offers opportunities for hands-on creative expression using a changing variety of materials.
BUILD AREA
This acorn-shaped area with flooring made from locust stump sections encourages children to build with wooden blocks with lots of room and no worries about noise.
PERFORM AREA
Families experiment with making music and creating expressive movement here using a stage built by the Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School.
TREEHOUSE
The Treehouse allows visitors to observe Hidden Hollow™ from above and engage with the natural world. Enjoy using monthly materials to learn about observation, STEM tools, and measurements in this space.
2023 information
Heritage Museums & Gardens is opens for the 2023 season April 22nd
Hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily.
Hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily during the Regular Season.
Tickets: Adults $22, Youth (3-17) $12
Children 2 & Under Free, Members Free
You may purchase tickets at the window on the day of your visit, or purchase tickets online prior to arrival Please note, some special program and festival days will require advanced purchase of tickets
Tickets are date-specific & time-specific, and non-refundable
Heritage is open rain or shine, with the exception of severe weather events
To reschedule your visit please contact tickets@heritagemuseums.org
Regular discounts do not apply for special events and programs. At this time, the only discount that is applicable to special events & programs is the Museums for All / Card to Culture: Free admission for up to 4 individuals with valid Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT). Use code MFA2022 online and present ticket at admissions.
Upcoming special events
Rhododendron Festival
May 19, 2023 – May 29, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer an explosion of spectacular blooms throughout Heritage. Photograph yourself surrounded by walls of flowers, immerse yourself in the story of Heritage’s fascinating rhododendron legacy on a self-guided walking tour and learn proper plant care and pruning techniques at our hands-on Garden Discovery Cart. You can also take home one (or more!) of these gorgeous plants from a special plant sale! There’s even a fun activity highlighting these amazing plants designed just for kids and families! All extra rhododendron-focused activities are free with museum admission or membership. No advance registration required.
The Rhododendron Festival is generously sponsored by the Arbella Insurance Foundation.
General admission tickets are date-specific. Tickets are valid for entry anytime between 10 am-4:30 pm.
Tickets include admission to:
The gardens (All gardens including the Otherworldly exhibit, opening in late May)
Hidden Hollow
The Special Exhibitions Gallery, featuring the Creating Cape Cod exhibit
The J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery, featuring the From Carriage to Classic: How Automobiles Transformed America with highlights from the Creating Cape Cod exhibit
The American Art & Carousel Gallery, featuring Heritage Highlights exhibit
Wampanoag Wetu & Garden, and Wampanoag Mush8n (coming in late July)
Lilly’s Café
The Shop at Heritage
Tickets can be pre-purchased online or upon arrival.
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St, Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563
