Housed in a stunning former church and containing a half-scale replica of the schooner Rose Dorothea suspended in the upper gallery — kids go wide-eyed. Free, air-conditioned, and the perfect midday meltdown-recovery stop on Commercial Street. The children’s section has books and puzzles; summer story times are posted on their website. Nursing parents will find a quieter upper-level reading area on the main floor.

Address: 356 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657

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Cost: Free