Atwood House Museum
Museum Historic house museum in Chatham, Massachusetts
Historic house museum in Chatham, Massachusetts presenting local maritime and town history through period rooms, exhibits and guided walks of Cape Cod neighborhoods.
The Atwood House Museum is a historic house museum in Chatham on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, dedicated to local history. It interprets domestic life and the maritime and community history of the town.
Exhibits typically include period rooms, local artifacts and displays about Chatham’s maritime past and civic life. The museum is compact and oriented toward visitors interested in local history and genealogy.
The property was originally built as a private residence and was later converted for public use as a museum under the care of the local historical society.
The museum is located in the town of Chatham on Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- Management: Operated by the local historical society with collections focused on the town and its maritime heritage. Check seasonal opening hours before visiting.
How to Get to Atwood House Museum #
Edgartown is on Martha’s Vineyard, accessible by ferry from Woods Hole (MA) and by seasonal air service. The museum is a short walk from Edgartown’s main harbor and downtown; local bikes and taxis are useful in summer.
Tips for Visiting Atwood House Museum #
- Check the seasonal schedule for garden tours and local events - the house often hosts lectures and house tours in summer.
- Note the building's Colonial Revival details; the curator often points out original wallpaper patterns and restoration notes.
Best Time to Visit Atwood House Museum #
Best in late spring through early fall; summer offers full programming but larger crowds.
Weather & Climate near Atwood House Museum #
Atwood House Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1119 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm) and breezy conditions.
