Welcome
The Cuttyhunk Historical Society operates the Museum of the Elizabeth Islands, a seasonal museum on Cuttyhunk Island. The last island in the Elizabeth Islands chain, Cuttyhunk is located between New Bedford and Martha’s Vineyard. The Native American community appropriately named the island for being half-way across Buzzards Bay.
Museum Open June-Sept.
Wed-Sun, 10:30am-2:30pm
On Exhibit
Hidden Histories: Shipwrecks of the Elizabeth Islands is an exhibit featuring stories and objects from maritime accidents between the late 1800s to the mid-1900s.
From minor wrecks to major disasters, the material displayed in this exhibition brings voice to the hundreds who lived and worked along the seashore and sailed through the waters of the Elizabeth Islands.
History & More
Membership
This year, for membership donations of $500+, we are offering the much-anticipated book, Island as Muse: Art Inspired by Cuttyhunk. Featuring artwork from the Island as Muse exhibit, this beautiful keepsake is a reminder that the Museum of the Elizabeth Islands is a valuable resource in preserving and showcasing the history of the community.
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