The observation deck of the Province Lands Visitor Center in the Cape Cod National Seashore. Photograph by Jay MacIntyre.
Province Lands Visitor Center
Province Lands Visitor Center is located near Race Point Beach. It features an observation deck on the upper level that remains open after center hours until midnight. Province Land Visitor Center’s observation deck is primarily used for free whale watching and getting a clear view of Race Point Beach. It also has exhibits highlighting dune education, free tours, and films highlighting its history throughout the day.
A gallery in the Provincetown Art Association and Museum.
Provincetown Art Association and Museum
The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) has free entry after 5 pm on Friday nights. PAAM is located in the town’s East End section, which has a high volume of art galleries that are open for display on select nights.
The Provincetown Public Library in winter. Photograph by Paul Jarvie.
Provincetown Public Library
The Provincetown Public Library has free entry during business hours. Originally built as the Center Methodist Episcopal Church in 1860, it was eventually turned into the Chrysler Art Museum in 1958. The museum didn’t pan out, but the Town wouldn’t let the former church-turned-museum fade, so it was made into a library. On the 2nd floor of the library features a replica of the Rose Dorothea, a schooner that won the Lipton Cup back in 1907. It’s encouraged to catch a view of the Rose Dorothea from the library’s mezzanine level.
