The Whydah Pirate Museum located in West Yarmouth is home to thousands of items from the Whydah and houses the largest collection of pirate artifacts recovered from a single shipwreck anywhere in the world.
The real pirate life was exciting and dangerous, but also democratic and egalitarian. These four people-the Dutch-African sailor, the little boy, the ship’s captain, and the Miskito Indian helmsman-lived aboard the Whydah, a slave ship overtaken and turned into a pirate ship in the early 18th century. The Whydah Pirate Museum tells the untold story of the Whydah and reveals the true story behind this vessel and those who lived aboard.
The exhibit will take approximately an hour to an hour and a half to explore and experience all of the various rooms, though patrons are allowed to take as much time as they’d like during the self-guided experience.
2026 Pirate Museum Hours
Summer Hours 7 days a week 10-5pm last entry
Hours: Open 10AM – 5PM. Last entry at 4PM. Open Wednesday thru Sunday until Memorial day weekend
Stay after hours with us on Thursdays and Fridays for the rest of the summer! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of pirates and explore the legendary artifacts from the Whydah Gally. 🕯
Starting on July 13th, we will keep our doors open until 7pm with last admissions at 6pm. Grab your crew and set sail for evenings of swashbuckling fun! 🏴☠️
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Prices
$17 Adults Ages 16 – 64
$15Seniors Ages 65+
$13 Youths Ages 5 – 15
Free Children Ages 4 & Under
Upcoming special events
Visit the Whydah Pirate Museum on beautiful Cape Cod located at
674 MA-28, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts.