HIGHLAND HOUSE MUSEUM
6 Highland Light Road, North Truro, Massachusetts
508.487.3397
Opening for the 2026 Season June 1st
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 10AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10AM – 1PM
Admission
Adult Ticket: $10
Seniors (62+) and Student Ticket: $7.00
Group Admission (up to 5 people): $25.00
CHILDREN UNDER 10: FREE
Visit the Highland House
We are located at 6 Highland Light Road, North Truro, steps away from the Highland Links Golf Course and Highland Light – Cape Cod’s first lighthouse.
Step inside our lobby and watch our short video on the history of the Highlands, and Truro’s captivating story at the Highland House Museum. Our Gift Shop is stocked with an amazing assortment of books, maps, postcards, and a collection of treasures from our local artists.
Once inside the museum, explore the exhibits that bring to life the rich tapestry of our town:
- Uncover the legacy of the Wampanoag Tribe: Learn about the indigenous people of the Outer Cape with our People of the First Light exhibit and visit our Wetu in front of the museum.
- Learn about the thrilling history of our maritime industry, from shipwrecks to bustling fishing ports in our Maritime Room.
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- Discover the impact of the Cape Cod Railway that forever changed Truro’s landscape.
- Step back in time on our second floor, where meticulously recreated rooms transport you to the early 20th century.
Directions to the Highland House Museum
From Provincetown: Turn left from Route 6 onto South Highland Road after passing Seamen’s Bank in North Truro. Travel 1.25 miles and turn right onto Highland Light Road. The Highland House Museum is the first building on the left.
From Wellfleet: After entering Truro on Route 6, travel for five miles, look for the Truro Central School on your right, take the second right onto South Highland Road and follow the directions above.
History meets artistry
at the Highland House Museum
Inspired by Truro’s beauty, many 20th-century artists, including the renowned Edward and Josephine Hopper, made Truro their summer haven. Explore a recreated guest room that offers a glimpse into their life here.
Journey through a rotating art collection featuring works by acclaimed artists like Jerry Farnsworth, Lucy L’Engle, Charles Kaeselau, George Yater, and Milton Wright. These captivating pieces grace the walls and halls of the museum, offering a fresh perspective on each visit.
Truro Historical Society Gift Shop
Looking for a unique gift? Stop by the Highland House Museum in season and visit our gift shop! We have a collection of books, glassware, postcards, and notecards. We also carry Jobi pinchpots!
Visit our online vintage reproduction map shop year round, where you can find distinctive and exclusive images of Cape Cod and Truro: THS Maps & Charts Shop
Museum History
The Highland House Museum occupies one of Truro’s best-known landmarks, the Highland House, a seasonal hotel built on the Highlands in 1907. Located near the Highland Light in North Truro, the museum building is a classic example of a turn-of-the-century summer resort hotel.
Visit the museum for a look inside the lives of the people of Truro and the Outer Cape. Explore permanent exhibits about the Indigenous people who lived here for hundreds of years before the arrival of the Europeans. Travel back to a time when local residents devoted themselves to the salt mill industry, the railroad, and domestic crafts, such as weaving and embroidery. Discover a collection of art that showcases a deep reservoir of talent that reflects an enduring admiration for the natural beauty of this area.
