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Thorton W Burgess Museum

Thorton W Burgess Museum
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Type of Site
Museums
Neighborhood
West
Interests That Apply
Literature, Art
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Price: $0-$5
Admission is by donation. $2 Adults, and $1 Child is suggested.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Notes: The building is old and the only way to access it is by stairs.
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Not Available
Notes: The nearest restrooms that are wheelchair accessible are at the nearby Daniel Webster Inn.
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Thorton W Burgess Museum

Peter Cottontail slept here


Family Time Off The Beaten Path

Address: Phone:
4 Water St
(Route 130)
Sandwich, MA 02563
+1 508 888 4668
Fax: +1 508 888 1919

Description

Sandwich native Thornton Burgess created such characters as Peter Rabbit (the American version), Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, and Bobby Raccoon. This museum dedicated to his work is an excellent place to bring children any time of the year. During the summer, the museum offers a regular schedule of story times. The many special events include Peter Rabbit Animal Day in August, and a Victorian Christmas in December. Burgess was a naturalist as well as a story teller, and the Thornton W. Burgess Society operates the Green Briar Nature Center three miles away in East Sandwich. $2 adults, $1 children.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10a-4p Mon-Sat Apr-Oct; limited Dec hours
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: Admission is by donation. $2 Adults, and $1 Child is suggested.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX

Exposure

Indoor with no climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Notes: Walk around the center of the village.
Parking Availability: Yes


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