Heritage Museums & Gardens

This was our first visit, and it was absolutely wonderful. Dress warmly, and if you’re visiting with kids, bring a stroller or something easy to ride in — the area is large and perfect for walking. You can bring a warm drink in a thermos, and there are also donuts, tea, and coffee available on site. Highly recommend visiting — we think this will become a lovely family tradition. So beautiful!

One of the must-see places in Sandwich, with a new visitor entrance (ticketing, museum shop, visitor center and bathrooms); physically handicapped, elderly and stroller access via elevator; and system of carts available to transport people if they need some help to navigate the 100-acre grounds. Something here for everyone, from stunning landscape/gardens to antique cars or a beautiful working carousel. Lots of multi-generational families here enjoying themselves. I’ve visited the museum/gardens several times over the years and the place continues to develop and renew itself. The North American Hydrangea Test Garden is stunningly beautiful and the collection is certainly among the finest I’ve seen.

Exceeded expectations. We went here based on a recommendation from a friend. Spent 2.5 hours and could have probably used more. Lots to see here and the place is well laid out and maintained. Gardens were glorious yet in late September. The auto museum is outstanding and the Cranberry history room was also very interesting.

Plan to spend several hours here! Knowledgeable staff, breathtaking gardens, beautiful windmill, and diverse and stimulating Car Museum! Admission is 25 dollars per person. There are multiple restrooms located throughout. Definitely a unique experience to have!

It’s a really nice day trip for adults. I don’t know how much fun younger kids or teens would have. - It’s a lot of walking. The auto museum is really nice. There are water bottle filling stations, and the water didn’t taste bad at all. Comfortable shoes. Sunblock if it’s sunny.

We visited on a Tuesday morning in mid-June 2025. It was an overcast day and it had been raining off and on. There was a large parking lot and we arrived around 10AM when it opened. There are lots to the left and right of the main entrance we went to the right. For the weather I was surprised by the number of people who were actually here at opening. People had umbrellas and ponchos. Majority of this site is outdoors. There were at least a dozen cars in our parking lot. We went to the main entrance and got our tickets which were discounted because of our NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association) membership. At this location it allowed 2 adults for free and youth at $5 each. So we paid $15 total to get in. There are a few facilities here at the main entrance. Directly straight is the ticket/admission office. To the right is the gift shop and to the left is the restrooms. You did not need tickets to go into the shop or the restrooms. There is a 4th building further back to the left which was the Clarissa S. Nye Visitor Center. There really isn't much in here. Not your typical visitor center when you think of one. They had staff there to answer questions and maps. They had a sculpture and some wall display/kiosks. The Gardens are divided into multiple areas and buildings. I'll try and provide some short summaries here. Kids first started to hunt down the animal sculptures in the park but gave up after about 5 or 6. They are cool and a fun activity to do with younger ones. Since it was raining we first went tot he J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery because it was indoors. It's a large 2 story building with antique cars. It was a very well done show floor and you could also see through into the back shop where they had more cars for display. There were some interactive activities and you could sit in a car too. Great for photos. We spent maybe 30 mins in here total mainly to wait out the rain. When we left the rain had mostly subsided and it was just drizzling. We walked up and to the left to hit the Old East Mill and the Hart Family Maze Garden. I would say it's a mid-size garden. It looked very well kept. It was big enough to actually get lost in but you could figure it out in a min or two if you kept going. Great for younger kids for sure. By the time we were done with the maze the rain had stopped but everything was just a little wet. We continued on the trails north to the parade fields. Everything was very well maintained and manicured. Super photogenic even with the gloomy overcast skies. We did stop by the Labyrinth which wasn't as cool as the garden maze but the kids still spent some time wandering out here. It's just brick pavers on the ground and gravel in between. We went to the Special Exhibitions Gallery next which was current the cranberry exhibit. There were 2 staff members in there and the one lady interacted with my kids a bunch and they really enjoyed it. We were there for maybe 15 mins looking around and talking with the staff. There was hardly anyone else coming in here. We only saw 2 other groups come in while we were here and left before we did. We saw the Wetu and the hidden hollow area with the tree house. There were some interactive elements where the kids played around for a few mins. Lastly we went tot he American Art & Carousel Gallery. The kids rode the carousel 2 or 3 times which is included with your park admission. Then it was time to head out and next stop on our road trip. On the way out we went through the lower part of the park so we got to see more of it. It was very pretty. You get a nice view of the flume when you leave going this way too. Overall a great visit. At $15 for the five of us it was totally wroth it, even with the rain. For that price we would probably visit again and explore more, maybe in a different season like spring with more flowers or the fall as the leaves are changing.

Fantastic gardens with meandering paths throughout. The entire entrance has been rejuvenated with paved parking lots and new buildings to purchase tickets, a shop, restrooms, and reception area. The automobile exhibit is exceptionally presented with contextual information...better than I've seen elsewhere.

Where to start? There is something for everyone here (unless you sit inside and stare at a screen all day... in that case it's on you.) The car museum in the Shaker round barn exhibits and extraordinary collection. You can even don costumes and take photos in a Model T. There are interactive exhibits for the wee ones as well. The gardens are spectacular and can take hours to explore. Adults and children must ride the wooden carousel. The Hidden Hollow has a wide array of activities for children as well. Check their website for events and activities.

Annual Christmas party. The lights are incredible, We had warm donuts and apple cider. While walking around. It is a good distance to walk the whole park The horse carousel is beautiful, built in the 1800's We stopped and sat at the fire pit and ate marshmallows. After we went to the car museum Plenty of parking, museum buildings have bathrooms and there is a food stand with alcohol They have shuttle golf carts for those who can't do the walk by themselves

I've been here before off season in October while in the area for a wedding and it was great, especially touring the inside with the vintage cars. We made an effort to stop by this year during the peak hydrangea season in July and it did not disappoint!

Awesome garden and museum in Sandwich. The grounds and flowers are amazing. The entire place is maintained exquisitely. Everything was in bloom. They have a nice cafe for snacks and a lite meal. The auto museum is the best around, not only the cars, but the building itself. The carousel is amazing. There are art exhibits and sculptures all over. There are golf cart trams to transport you if you need be. There are hiking trails and water features. Acres and acres of manicured grounds. Special exhibits are frequent. Great place to spend the day.

Loved the gardens filled with different flowers. We had fun riding the carousel, not just for kids. They have a maze, labyrinth, cafe and antique car museum. There is a tram if you're unable to walk throughout the gardens. Plenty of free parking. There is an admission fee, $22 / adult.

Great kids water-play and fun creative play stations. My three year old loves it. It's a ton of walking, and my older kids do get a bit bored here. Beautiful if you want to stroll around on a nice spring or summer day - the hydrangeas are incredible and Christmas lights and Santa event in December are awesome.

Started as an Auto Museum, that is now known for their gardens as well. Seeing a segment on CBS Sunday Mornings about the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival held annually in the middle of July, we planned a trip out to Boston during that time in '23. From my research, the Heritage was one of the key places to go/start. They open around 10am, and we got there about 10:10, and the paved parking lot (no separate fee) was already getting pretty full. It's about a $20 adult admission price for non-members, and they accept credit cards. The whole scene is extremely well run, with plenty of staff and volunteers. It was a beautiful (sunny though muggy and hot). They did have a dedicated garden area for Hydrangea, with even a handout with 13 stops you can make as you walk around. Very unfortunately, there was a very harsh winter this year (especially in February) which caused the blooms to be either stunted or non-existent. That was very disappointing, especially since we saw the potential of what it would be like in any other summer. The Gardens do have a nice variety of different Hydrangeas, some of which we have not seen before because it doesn't grow in the climates that we had previously lived. We did drive to one of the private gardens afterwards, and it had the same issue: most Hydrangeas are not blooming....the ones that are stunted are the ones we are used to (able to grow in the harsher climates of the upper Midwest). Other things to check out on the grounds: -- Windmill -- Maze (yes, you can get a bit lost in there) -- Labyrinth -- Exhibitions Gallery (had displays showing the history of Cape Cod) -- Treehouse (not really in a tree, but you get the idea) -- Wetu (a reproduction of a Native American dwelling) -- Automobile Gallery (a large selection of antique automobiles...even got to see ones powered by steam from the early 1900's) If you check each of these out, you would have seen pretty much the entire complex, taking about 2 - 3 hours. Most of the roads are paved, though some have steep inclines. There is a courtesy cart (sitting 8 people) running around the complex, ferrying people about. There are tons of places to take pictures, with beautiful backgrounds of nature or natural structures. There is a nice, small gift shop (well air conditioned), selling various momentos at reasonable prices. They also have a walk-up snack shop (Lilly's Cafe), with outdoor seating. They also encourage a lot of pollinating plants, so we got to see a lot of bumblebees and even a couple of humming birds. And I swear I saw from a distance either pheasants or wild turkeys walking around. Even with all the water around, the mosquitos were not bad at all. There were a fair number of people about, and everyone was happy, enjoying the beautiful gardens, helpful staff, and the gorgeous weather.

I really enjoyed my visit to the Heritage Museums & Gardens in October. I'm sure coming during full blooming season would be even more enjoyable; however, there was still plenty to see and do when I was there. The air was crisp and it was just a lovely day to be outside enjoying the Fall weather. There's ample outdoor space to walk around and enjoy the environment, foliage and plants. There's also some indoor spaces and exhibits. There is free parking, a small cafe and gift shop as well. We spent a couple of hours there exploring and I would certainly return if in the area again. It's a destination that's good for all ages - a really lovely kids' exploration area / tree house as well as an old school merry go round (indoors).

Inviting assortment of trails and gardens and little nooks at this unique museum and botanical garden. Excellent collection of antique cars, outstanding antique carousel, and plentiful blooms for your Insta. A really lovely gem on Cape Cod.

I've been going to Heritage for decades. For many years it was a quiet, unpretentious and peaceful place. Unfortunately there have been many "improvements" over the years which have involved ripping out gardens, fields and woods to make way for an adventure park, a larger parking lot, more formal paths, fountains and terraces. Recently another huge section has been destroyed so a large "welcome center" can be built. There have been some good changes/additions -- a replica of a traditional Wampanoag dwelling; the Hundred Acre School for kids; an interactive play area with a treehouse. The art exhibits are stellar. But I sincerely hope that there aren't more radical changes. It's always crowded now -- busloads of tourists are dropped off. It would be a shame if this lovely area was transformed into "Heritage Amusement Park."

What a delightful place to visit! The antique car museum was so interesting. The number of different plants and flowers on the grounds are unbelievable. You can walk around for hours but if you can't there are carts to take you to different areas. They also have the most gorgeous hydrangeas and other plants to purchase at reasonable prices. If you need a break there is a small little area to get a drink and a snack. Bring a book or a journal and enjoy the wonderful surroundings.

Beautiful place to visit any time of the year. The gardens are gorgeous and well maintained. At Christmas time they do a stunning light display. We take the kids every year to see the old cars and different displays of lights. The gift shop has some great gifts to purchase as well. One of my favorite places for unique items.

Beautiful gardens and interesting museums make this place very special. There is something for everyone, all ages and interests. There is an amazing fun filled place for children in 'kids hollow.' Everyone loves the free merry-go-round. For car lovers, the antique cars collection is second to none. They even have an adventure park for teens. A must see of you come to Cape Cod.

Beautiful property located off a narrow town road. There is a small art museum, Wampanoag dwelling, and a working carousel. Paths are available for different abilities and interests and a shuttle will take one around the property. Friendly, knowledgeable drivers will drop one off at well designated spots and advise about the trails.

Clearly, this is one of Sandwich, MA's gems. First off, a lovely walk through a collection of flora native to New England. Then a bonus, a museum that features select automobiles that figure in American history. It's a "twofer", as Californians would say, i.e., "two for one". As someone here said, a nice picnic spot is also available. I could imagine myself hanging out here, surrounded by the natural beauty of all the flowers and greenery, reading a book and getting lost until it's time to go. If you live nearby, a visit to this spot should be done at least 1x a month! I had out-of-towners who love gardening, with me when I visited, and they were very pleased.

Beautiful property and we'll worth the $20 ticket price. A few times while waiting we heard people asking if they had senior and student discounts, and they do not. My recommendation is just pay it, and you will have a few hours of entertainment. We walked around the grounds which is so vast studying and admiring different species of plants. I can only imagine how much more beautiful it would be during hydrangea blooming season (in just a few weeks) or rhododendron blooming season. Even with these species not in bloom it's beautiful!! We were pleasantly surprised by the galleries and auto museum tucked away inside. Young and old can find something here to be entertained by! We'll be back again!

A beautiful spot to peruse shrubbery and stellar landscaping, with a few caveats to keep in mind: - Admission is pricey, but not outrageous for the attractions attractive to a first time visitor. Get with a member for discounted (or free) entry. - Said attractions beyond lawn sculptures and green clearings include a collection of antique and classic cars, as well as an incredible carousel. - Said attractions do not include: the Adventure Land. A fun day trip, but unless you're returning for a the Holiday Lights Festival, it's a one and done type spot.

For the flower person , gardener a nice place to visit. Wear a comfortable pair of shoes. Dress accordingly. They do have plants for sale.

A very pretty gardens and antique cars and a Carolsele to ride lot of walk but very nice place to visit

Twas a gorgeous sunny warm day Sunday. Left Boston for the Cape Cod and our 1st stop was Heritage Gardens in Sandwich with local friends who are members of the gardens and museum. 100 acres (or 40 hectares if your brain is metric) approx. of clean green and wondrous things to behold. Superlatives abound. Like HYDRANGEAS ? A very special selection. Horticultural heaven. We SOOO enjoyed the vintage merry go round, a 1908 model LOOF, one of 5 surviving in the country. Loved it ! Ride the merry go round: Choose your horse or other creature, and climb aboard. Take a trip ROUND memory lane, or back to your childhood. F U N music too. Beautifully crafted and painted....... Restored to pristine condition. The car museum...... In a purpose built building resembling a 200 year old Shaker milking barn...is an architechtural TREAT. Unique structure pieced together with precision CRAFTSMANSHIP: An ALL AMERICAN collection: Steam, electric, gas powered. 1899 Winton to the modern era. Presidential car of W H TAFT, complete with a video we've not seen before with footage over 100 years old. AMAZING exhibits from the E I Lilly family collection, big supporters of Heritage museum and gardens. Something here for the whole family. Priced fairly relative to the C L A S S of the place. Easy free parking. Highest recommendations. 5 stars. pics to follow

Excellent attraction for young and old. Beautiful gardens, interesting museums And an antique car collection second to none.

Very beautiful garden walk with art sculptures also a car museum. Price two adults $44 Pack a lunch if you wanna save some cash! Note: I located the only drinking fountain by the restrooms . In the car museum.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! ONE OF THE BEST BARGAINS IN BOSTON! It's the 50th Anniversary of The Heritage & Groupon has Discount Tickets for this event. THE AIR HERE IS SO CRYSTAL CLEAN & FEELS LIKE YOU ARE IN A RAINFOREST WITH ALL THAT VEGETATION. There are Over 100 Acres of Beautiful Outdoor Landscapes & Botanical Gardens to explore. There is a Jaw Dropping Auto Museum that holds extremely Rare Automobiles including President Taft's Presidential Car that ran on Steam & Actor Gary Cooper's Stunning Duesenberg, You can ride a 1906 Carousel Merry Go Round & see Buffalo Bill's Rifle, an Art Museum, Waterfall & Treehouse. All of this is included with your Admission. Heritage is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year in 2019. INSIDE TIP: Groupon has Discount Tickets for The Heritage On Old Cape Cod in Sandwich MA. Regular Price is $20 per person the Groupon Price is $13. The Parking here is FREE! The Carousel Rides on a 1906 Hand Carved Merry Go Round are also FREE & included with your Admission Ticket! Yup Free Rides on the Classic Merry Go Round. They have an outdoor cafe or you can bring your own cooler & picnic baskets for an Old Fashioned Picnic. The Auto Museum is located in a round wooden Rotunda especially built to House these unique beautiful automobiles. There are 2 floors. One of the most important cars of all time is here President Taft's Steam Auto. Taft was the first president who appeared in a car. His vision was for cars not to be a toy of just the Rich but for all people. His Dream did come true. Next time you drive your car or take Uber or Lyft, you can thank President Taft. There is also Gary Cooper's Gorgeous 1930 Duesenberg & The Stunning 1932 Auburn Boattail Speedster. There is 1 car they let you get into & hop on board; It's a 1913 Ford Model T Touring Car. You put on Driving attire - goggles, gloves & overcoat that they provide next to the vehicle & board the vehicle dressed as if you were Back in the Day of the early 20th Century & snap a photo. Remember to Take a stroll by the Waterfall & The Treehouse. They are adding a Windmill & 24,000 additional plants that will open in July. This place changes with the seasons & is beautiful & different in Spring, Sumner, Fall & Winter. This is a great way to sneak your Cardio in without knowing it - walking from location to location. If you get tired or have mobility issues, they have an electric vehicle that runs up & down the property at various stops. It runs every 15 minutes or so & will drive you to your destination of choice. Plan to spend at least 5 Hours to the entire day here. It will be hard to get you to leave here with all that Fresh Air & lots of Fun Stuff to do. You can also Just Relax by the Magnificent Greenery & Picnic & Read a Book. What a Steal a Whole Day of Fun & Exercise Only $13! It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget

This is a great place. The cars are amazing and the staff is fantastic. The only thing that drew me to give the place a 3 star instead of a 5 is the Magnolia Cafe. This place is a small cafe a bit inside of the property. Appears to be designed to give visitors a pick me up to continue visiting the grounds. Be careful though, their sandwiches are not warm and they don't tell you. The sliced bread used to make your sandwiches is not toasted. When questioned they said they didn't have a toaster or a way to toast the bread. How could you run a cafe that serves sandwiches without a toaster? In a place with options they could have informed me they didn't warm or toast the sandwich and I would have picked something else. Not wait until I pay, sit, and open my surprise. I feel deceived. Not a good feeling.

The Heritage Museums&Gardens have retained their charm in this challenging time. It's worth it to have a membership. The hydrangeas are dazzling, plus there's a new exhibit of LEGO figures. The LEGO displays of birds&insects are stunning in their complexity (and the amount of effort involved) One can see works of art among the many gardens. Though the carousel is closed until Phase 4, there is a 400th anniversary mini-exhibit on the Pilgrims&the Wampanoag. There's a delightful maze, a historic windmill, a treehouse tucked away in "Hidden Hollow." THere's ample room for picnicking. The exhibit on New England toys is fascinating, with 19th century games like "Corner Grocery" and "Household Authors." There are more modern games like the original Candyland and "The Patty Duke game." The commentary with the exhibits is more postmodern, such as condemning a Cowboys&Indians game as "demonizing and vilifying indigenous peoples", the Mystery Date game of the 60s is deemed heteronormative, and the Massachusetts State Seal is un-PC. One learns about nuclear energy toys for the kids, how a My Little Pony is designed, and a cooperative game called Spirit Island that combats "settler colonialism." While the gift shop&cafe are limited, the gardens are open for business. A delightful place to go on a sunny day.

Beautiful grounds with so much to do could easily spend the day here. Prefect spot for families or an afternoon date. Next visit will come picnic ready. Everywhere we went there was something to do for our three year old. A treehouse, water discovery area, race car to try out in the museum - I think she had more fun than us. There was staff everywhere who was pleasant and busy doing their thing. The facility is in excellent condition. This is a gem on the cape and will certainly return. Adults $18, under three is free.

The gardens and museums are five acres with the one of the museums including the largest collection of antique cars, Tafts presidential vehicle is one site. The year, make and models of all vehicles included with the price and yearly income of the city it where it manufactured. Income disparity has long lived us all. Many were double the yearly income of the medium income. The grounds have pathways, wooded areas and grass lawn areas to sit. The price tag of $18 for a tourists day of leisure on the Cape a little stiff but they got you at boredom! There is a windmill, labyrinth, a tree house with a play ground below for the kiddos and two other museums plus a beautiful view of water with a nice park bench. The picture of the view and that bench now sits on my Facebook page as my background. It's a gorgeous park and I enjoyed the time here having said that it's a once and done type of visit for me. I have the Arboretum here in Boston and on a nice day if back at the Cape there are more sites to see. If you have time, the means and the inkling to check it out I would suggest you go. It was time well spent.

Stopping here was absolutely worth the time and money. In fact, I recommend setting aside the day and take your time. I didn't and should have. I started with the car portion of the attraction. Wow! A beautiful collection! I will state that I am not a car enthusiast, but appreciate history and the craft that it took to build there fine machines. This definitely didn't disappoint. If you are into cars you will appreciate this exhibit all the more. The gardens were absolutely stunning. The variety of species I would speculate could be 100K, I never thought to ask or look this up at time of this review. I don't know the rules regarding to following, so please review them, but I would say this grounds would make an excellent location for a wedding or afternoon picnic. For me, if I could have a redo, I would have brought a book at sat down by the lake with a some snacks. The carousel really a work of art. The attendant asked if I wanted to ride. This is not my kind of thrill, but I gave it a whirl and I'm glad I did. If I was an emotional person, I may have cried, as the simple unadulterated act of riding this machine brought a huge smile to my face. On top of the detail and age (111 yrs old) left me a bit awestruck. After exploring the Cape for 5 weeks I would put this on the "Must Do" list. I had lunch before arriving, however, they have an outdoor cafe onsite with reasonable prices that would have you going for broke. Left not forget to thank the staff! Everyone was wonderful and knowledgeable to make this a most complete experience.

What a wonderful place to go and see all the beautiful plants and flowers that they have there. They also have a great display of antique cars. You can also bring your picnic lunch and sit out and enjoy the day. There's also a nice children's playground where the kids can have a great day of exploring. I highly recommend you spend a day at the heritage museum and gardens

It's alot of fun here. Have been here several times and the experience never gets old. I love the old antique cars. Oh man if you are a car buff this is your place. Actually you do not have to be a car buff to enjoy yourself here. I'm really not and yet I loved it. They seem to have every type of antique car in the world. You can get your picture taken in some of the cars. I've been here 4 times now and it never loses its fun quality. They also now have this thing where you can get your picture taken wearing racing Gear that they provide. It's such fun. And they do have other things. Some of the other things involve walking but you also have the option of getting a ride there which they provide. They will pick you up too. Heritage is a great place to bring the kiddies too. And lastly, do not forget the carousel. It's for kids AND adults. It is absolutely beautiful and a fun ride so make sure to check it out. Heritage is one of the most interesting and fun places to go on The Cape.

Truly a hidden gem nestled shortly over the bridge in Sandwich, MA! One of the most scenic and beautiful museums in America ! Their collection of antique cars could make any classic automobile enthusiast or collector drool ! If classic cars don't do it for you then tour the spectacular gardens maybe pack a lunch and soak up the gorgeous scenery ! Best to visit in the spring or early fall to see either the gardens start to bloom or see them change to autumn colors

Not worth Annual membership fee, too high. We went once, for flower festival in summer, then went back on Christmas, dated us to pay again, we paid for two for a year.

beautiful !! great for adults & children. also a good way to wind down & explore varied gardening techniques.

06.02.19 TL; DR If you like nature, just go already. The review I visited here with a group and liked it so much that I became a member. We visited this weekend because the rhododendrons were in bloom, which is supposed to be spectacular. The Gardens are absolutely beautiful. The grounds are so well-maintained. You can follow the paved trails or amble down dirt trails to quieter areas that are equally well-maintained. Just so, so pretty. I'm not much of a Car Guy, but those who are Car People *loved* the museum with amazing older cars. The carousel is also kind of cool, and I found myself more interested than I would have thought when talking with the operator about the history of the carousel, and carousels in general. Note: several of the people I was with said things like, "aren't the rhodies *beautiful*?!?!" Because of this, I had to unfriend them. ‍ "Rhodies?" Just no.

Spent the day here with my middle-aged parents and two children: school age and preschool, when they had their LEGO art installation in June of 2020. Beautiful grounds, clean and COVID conscious in any areas of congregation (high traffic parts of the walking paths, indoor spaces, children's play area, etc.). The kids' play area was expansive and had so many opportunities for discovery we didn't even see them all in the nearly two hours we spent in just this section of the Gardens! The walking Labrynth was serene, even with others experiencing it at the same time. A fantastic place to bring the kids, a date, or even yourself and a good book.

This place is something I cannot believe I havent visited before. It is fantastic and the place is huge. I could not believe how large the grounds were here and so much to see and do and especially for kids. I was thinking this was going to be a few hydrangeas and lilies and a boring park sort of place. Was I ever wrong! There were mazes, archways, gardens, trails, pathways with all sorts of flowers, an entire garden of Hydrangeas sprawling over 2-3 acres, a building with old toys, another two floor building with antique cars, tons of water fountains and ponds. The kids absolutely loved the place and the staff could not of been friendlier. It was tucked away off Route 6 in Sandwich and you would never know it was even there it was so hidden. But I was glad we went and for the 4 of us, a mere $60 bucks went a long way!! Awesome!!

I'm not sure why I waited so long to finally visit here. It's so close by for me. This is a great place to walk and enjoy the many beautifully laid out gardens. I very much enjoyed a relaxing, peaceful day just taking in the beauty. My only suggestion would be to try to mark the paths a bit clearer so that it's easier to find some of the less obvious gardens.

This place is a MUST VISIT for anyone! Nature lovers, Car lovers, families with young kids and old parents! Something for everyone to see and experience!

Visited here while on vacation on Cape Cod with my family. We had been here a few times before and really enjoyed it. The gardens are beautiful and a lot of work must go into keeping them up . The place is also educational for anyone that visits. I'm happy we have a place like this to visit on Cape Cod.

Wonderful place to walk around. Admission is not cheap. $25.00 pp if you're an adult. They have some barns and old buildings restored and re-purposed for exhibit space. I got to see some Landscape Paintings, a Carousel Collection (and ride the real thing too!), and an old car collection. Right next to the ticketing area, there's what appears to be an aqueduct, which funnels water down to a small water lily pond. We didn't get down there till the end of our journey. The park is relatively easy to explore. There's a labyrinth, a maze, sculptures, plants of various kinds, etc. Despite it being a well kept garden, we did notice some pesky plant-life; poison ivy - along some of the footpaths. Beware of the mosquitoes in the labyrinth! And, you might catch some luck at finding and tasting green grapes in the maze! Happy explorations!

Beautiful place with lots to see. Seems like there is something for everyone. I was impressed with the gardens and enjoyed the auto museum, even though I'm not much of a car buff. There were interesting art installations set up outside when we were there as well as activities for children near a large tree house. The various buildings are spread out and the grounds are hilly, so it could be difficult for people who have mobility issues, but they do have a small shuttle. My husband and I enjoyed our time here and I highly recommend it if you are looking for something different to do while visiting the Cape.

I love this place. We visited during the Rhododendron festival. I love coming here. It is beautiful and relaxing. We easily spent a few hours walking around and on the carousel. Everyone is pleasant and helpful. We were going to eat at the cafe but just as I had experienced during the winter event I went to, the prices are extremely high. Nevermind pandemic issues as we eat out all the time and get it. But 4.00 for a soda not to mention the food. No way.

We bought a groupon to check out this place. We really enjoyed it. Spend 2 hours there and didn't even see everything. Lots of great plants and art. Really enjoyed the special arts collection. The people were wonderful and answered all our questions. Highly recommend!

Took the grandkids to the Halloween festival last night and 3 generations of us had a great time! The costume parade, games, music, decorations and, of course the carousel were memorable . A lot of care went into not making the haunted maze not too scary for young ones A great family friendly experience

Came here twice and really enjoyed it both times. The carousel for kids, the Classic Car collection - but mostly the beautiful hydrangea filled grounds. A must-see for young and old.

Please visit!!!! But follow COVID restrictions!!! So fun to go to! I've been going since I was a baby!

This place was awesome! $18 per adult to get in! I loved that they offer so much! They have an automobile museum, art and photography museums, treehouse, and all other kinds of activities - especially for kids! I also loved that they keep their grounds very clean and neat. I wished we came later in the month when flowers are actually bloomed because we went through a garden maze but unfortunately it was all twigs and branches versus a real garden! We did enjoy the carousel ride! Overall, this place is a great visit and you can easily spend 2-3 hours here! You can also bring your own lunch and have a picnic. They also have an "Adventure Park" a minute away from here, where you can zip line, pretty cool!

Simultaneously stimulating and relaxing - what a fun place to spend the day exploring, inside and out. Just an hour from Providence, I can't believe I'd never really heard about this place. First, let's talk outdoors. "The living collection" of Heritage Gardens is everywhere. There is much to admire (the Cape Cod Hydrangea Garden, prized massive rhododendrons, flume fountain running through the trees and cascading in a pool surrounded by variations of lilies - with cool common names like "origami angel") but also so much to DO! A labyrinth path set in the trees, garden maze, walking paths and for me, the highlight of the whole place: Hidden Hollow. Set in a deep dip in the landscape, with great vantage points to look below (including a huge tree house!!), Hidden Hollow is a dreamy, artful nature play space for kids/families. I was vicariously 5 again watching kids use a water pump to fill galvanized pails and "cook" in the adorable woodland kitchen. There are museums all through the grounds: a local history museum, Looff carousel to ride, folk art museum, and an incredible collection of antique cars. I'm so impressed by how this place has evolved itself starting as a farm and a rich guy's collections of stuff to such a special, engaging place for any age to learn and enjoy nature.

What a gem! Gorgeous grounds, clean. Great staff and volunteers. Wonderful little gift shop packed with beautiful items. Love this place.

An absolutely beautiful botanical park with a bonus car museum with a very fine collection of antique automobiles. The place is in impeccable condition and the gardens are absolutely splendid. I never knew this place existed after having spent my childhood family vacations on The Cape and based in Sandwich! How did we miss this place until I returned with my own children decades later? You can easily spend the day, although we spent 3 hrs and were able to cover most of it. This is a hidden treasure and not to miss if you love the outdoors and gardens.