Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum

The Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum is housed in a Cape Cod style building and displays artifacts ranging from the Stone Age to present day. The collection includes tools, weapons, and household items that document daily life and craft traditions.

The building dates to 1793 and was constructed by a descendant of Richard Bourne, an early European with ties to the region. It came into the hands of the Wampanoag Tribal Council through a town vote in 1997.

The exhibits show items from everyday Wampanoag life, including baskets, cooking utensils, and hunting tools that reveal how people lived across generations. These objects tell stories of craft skills and the rhythm of daily life in the region.

The museum is located in Mashpee and easy to find if you know the address. It is a good idea to contact ahead to confirm current hours and ensure the museum is open when you plan to visit.

A large diorama in the museum shows a detailed reconstruction of an early Wampanoag settlement and how houses and communities were structured. This model helps visitors imagine what life looked like in that time.