Directly behind the Dottridge Homestead is the Cotuit Museum. It is currently undergoing construction as part of our capital campaign. The new museum will house or permanent collection which offers a glimpse of Cotuit’s past from the 1800s to today. Two galleries will feature several exhibits including:

• COTUIT’S ORIGINS

• HISTORICAL HOMES

• WHALING & SCHOONERS

• EARLY INDUSTRIES

• RESORTS & RECREATION

Some of the showcase exhibits in our collection include:

• The 1916 Ford Model T Fire Truck. This was the first mechanized fire truck on the Cape.

• The office of Dr. Donald Higgins. A full room exhibit re-creation of a doctor’s office complete with Dr. Higgins’ own office belongings and tools adds a familiar touch to those who grew up in Cotuit with Higgins as their family doctor.

• And new this year will be an actual Cotuit Skiff along with a history of our iconic catboat

A special exhibit is changed every season to exhibit a further look into Cotuit’s past.  See past exhibits here.