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JFK Hyannis Museum The sea and shores of Hyannis Port inspired our 35th President like no other place on earth. “The John F.
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Kennedy Hyannis Museum Foundation preserves and promotes the legacy of President Kennedy, his family, and their deep connection to Cape Cod.”

John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a multimedia exhibit designed to open a window on the days JFK spent on Cape Cod; days relaxing with family, days playing football with PT109 buddies, days spent sailing on the ocean to which he was so constantly drawn. The exhibit features over 80 photographs spanning the years 1934 to 1963 and is arranged in thematic groupings to reflect John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends and the Cape Cod he so dearly loved. In addition to photography, a video narrated by Walter Cronkite depicts the president’s experiences on the Cape. Several themed areas include charged oral histories of JFK’s friends.

10/19/2026
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀!  The Leadership Academy for Nonprofit Organizations (LANPO), in conjunction with the ...
10/14/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀! The Leadership Academy for Nonprofit Organizations (LANPO), in conjunction with the JFK Hyannis Museum, is offering two programs focused on strengthening leadership skills, governance, and organizational effectiveness.

𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 | $𝟳𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻
📅 October 21 or December 15 | 5:30–8:30 PM
A dynamic workshop designed for current and prospective nonprofit board members, executive directors, and staff. Topics include governance, board responsibilities, legal requirements, effective meetings, and committee structures.

𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘
📅 November 5 or December 17 | 5:30–8:30 PM
An engaging discussion exploring essential leadership skills, including communication, strategic planning, critical thinking, decision-making, motivating others, and leading change.

📍Both programs take place at the JFK Hyannis Museum. Refreshments will be provided.

Learn more and register at JFKHyannisMuseum.org

Don't miss this event! Attend in person or via Zoom! Only 10 seats remain for in-person attendance!  Join us Thursday, N...
10/14/2026

Don't miss this event! Attend in person or via Zoom! Only 10 seats remain for in-person attendance!

Join us Thursday, November 5 at 10:30 AM for a fascinating firsthand account of the search for John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and Lauren Bessette following their disappearance off Martha’s Vineyard in July 1999.

Captain W. Russell “Russ” Webster, the Coast Guard Incident Commander who led the search, and historian Theresa M. Webster will discuss their book, The Last Flight: The Untold Story of the Search for JFK Jr. and the Race Against the Atlantic.

Can't join us in person? Attend via Zoom!

This Coffee @ the Kennedy Museum event is FREE and open to everyone. A book signing will follow the in-person discussion.

Space is limited! Reserve your seat or register for Zoom at jfkhyannismuseum.org.

Join us on October 16 at 9:30 AM for a guided walk through the village of Hyannis.Led and narrated by Peggy Jablonski, t...
10/11/2026

Join us on October 16 at 9:30 AM for a guided walk through the village of Hyannis.

Led and narrated by Peggy Jablonski, this walk explores contemporary social issues through a historically accurate lens, with stories about local immigration, the role of Hyannis women in history, the Bill of Rights today, Native American history, and aspects of social identity.

This accessible, narrated walk begins at the front door of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Cost: $10 per person for the walk only, or $24 per person for the walk and museum admission combined.

Space is limited to 26 participants. Purchase tickets at JFKHyannisMuseum.org/events

10/10/2026

Celebrate “World Migratory Bird Day”, conservation on Cape Cod, and JFK’s legacy by getting outside today to appreciate the birds around you on your way to visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum JFK Hyannis Museum

A wonderful look inside the JFK Hyannis Museum!Thank you to Sandwich Community Media and host Melinda Gallant for visiti...
10/09/2026

A wonderful look inside the JFK Hyannis Museum!

Thank you to Sandwich Community Media and host Melinda Gallant for visiting the Museum and speaking with Executive Director Wendy Northcross and Associate Executive Director Johnny Gibbons.

Watch their conversation about the Kennedy family’s connection to Cape Cod, our exhibits, and the stories that continue to inspire our mission.

We hope you enjoy this special feature!

Join host Melinda Gallant at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum for...

10/09/2026

We’re pleased to co-host this special event with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office and the Hyannis Public Library here at the JFK Hyannis Museum!

See the post below for details. We hope you’ll join us!

Please join Sheriff Donna D. Buckley at the JFK Hyannis Museum for a presentation about the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office.

Step inside the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum and explore the life and legacy of JFK, his family, and the Cape Cod comm...
10/02/2026

Step inside the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum and explore the life and legacy of JFK, his family, and the Cape Cod community they loved.

Exhibits Currently showing:
• Presidential Summers: The Kennedys on Cape Cod
• We Remember John F. Kennedy, Jr.
• RFK: Ripple of Hope
• The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape — photographs by Mark Chester celebrating naturalized American citizens, including 16 Cape Cod residents.

Whether you’re visiting the Cape or have called it home for years, stop in and discover the history, photography, and stories on display at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum.

Open Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM.
Plan your visit at JFKHyannisMuseum.org.

From around the world to right here on Cape Cod.  Discover the faces behind our state’s cultural diversity in The Bay St...
09/30/2026

From around the world to right here on Cape Cod. Discover the faces behind our state’s cultural diversity in The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum.

Through 30 photographs by Mark Chester, meet naturalized American citizens who now call Massachusetts home—including 16 Cape Cod residents. Captured at work, at play, and in their communities, these portraits offer a personal look at the people and cultures that shape the place we share.

Come see our community through a different lens. Plan your visit at JFKHyannisMuseum.org.

Address

397 Main Street
Hyannis, MA
02601

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15087903077

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