Orleans: Cable History and a Bay-Side Afternoon
Pair the French Cable Station Museum with one carefully chosen bay-side stop, keeping a working harbor and a beach visit distinct.
Museums & Culture · Orleans
French Cable Station Museum
A museum in a former Orleans cable station, with instruments, equipment, and maps connected to transatlantic telegraphic communication. Its guided visits explain a technical part of Cape history that differs from a conventional maritime collection. Check the home page’s current season notice and the visit information before traveling for a tour.
Plan Your Visit
A museum in a former Orleans cable station, with instruments, equipment, and maps connected to transatlantic telegraphic communication. Its guided visits explain a technical part of Cape history that differs from a conventional maritime collection. Check the home page’s current season notice and the visit information before traveling for a tour.
Address: 41 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA 02653
Phone: 508-240-1735
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