Pirate Festival is back at Aptucxet!

Saturday, August 8 | 11 AM – 2 PM

Ahoy Mateys! Pirates are taking over the Museums at Aptucxet for a day of seafaring fun along the Cape Cod Canal!

Bring the whole crew for a day pirate-themed activities, games and plenty of opportunities for young buccaneers to join the adventure. Explore the historic Aptucxet Trading Post, keep watch for pirates around the ground and discover a little of Cape Cod’s maritime history along the way.

Costumes are encouraged and pirates of all ages are welcome with or without their finest swashbuckling attire!

Admission: $7 per adult, $4 per child, $12 for a family

Location: Museums at Aptucxet, 6 Aptucxet Road, Bourne

Museums at Aptucxet 2026 Hours and Tour Information

The Museums at Aptucxet are now open for the 2026 season and we are so glad to welcome you back!

Our regular hours for the Museums and Gift Shops are:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sundays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Walk-in visitors are welcome during these hours and all of our historic buildings will be open for you to explore. No reservation is required for regular visits.

Admission: $6 per person during regular museum hours

If you’re looking for a more in-depth experience or would like to visit at another time, private tours are available year-round by appointment. The cost for a private tour is $60 for up to 6 people, with an additional $10 per person beyond that. To schedule a tour, please email BourneHistoricalSociety@comcast.net or call (508) 759-8167.

We look forward to seeing you at Aptucxet!