Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum

Set in the 1739 residence of Capt. Benjamin James on the Driftway, Scituate’s Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum stands out on the South Shore of Massachusetts as one of those true “gems” of local history. Currently, the museum holds six growing and changing exhibits, each with a descriptive video.

Hours: Sundays: 1 to 4, except holidays – Admission is $5. Free for Society members and children 16 yrs. and under. Free for our military – past or present. We thank you for your service!
The Museum is wheelchair accessible with the exception of the second-floor exhibits. There is one accessible restroom.
Exhibits are self-guided, although there are guided docent tours each Sunday.
Group tours are available under advance arrangements through The Schoolhouse at info@scituatehistoricalsociety.org.