JFK Hyannis Museum

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.

Join us for a morning of coffee and conversation at the JFK Hyannis Museum on Friday, June 12 at 10:30 AM, as we welcom...
05/28/2026

Join us for a morning of coffee and conversation at the JFK Hyannis Museum on Friday, June 12 at 10:30 AM, as we welcome Samuel Harp, Vice President of Advancement, and Jessica Costella, Director of Events Development at 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗪𝗛𝗢𝗜).

Learn how WHOI scientists and engineers are advancing ocean research and tackling some of today’s biggest global challenges — from climate change and ocean acidification to oil spills and deep-sea exploration. “If there is no tool to do what needs to be done, we invent one.”

📍 Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement at the JFK Hyannis Museum
💻 Attend in-person or via Zoom
🎟 Free to members and non-members

RSVP at jfkhyannismuseum.org

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Barnstable’s Old Town Hall, now home to the JFK Hyannis Museum! 🎉On June 13 at 12 P...
05/27/2026

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Barnstable’s Old Town Hall, now home to the JFK Hyannis Museum! 🎉

On June 13 at 12 PM, gather in the Museum courtyard for a special commemorative program honoring the historic building that has stood at the heart of Barnstable since 1926 — the same summer Joe and Rose Kennedy first spent time in Hyannis Port with their growing family.

Enjoy patriotic reflections and birthday wishes from civic leaders, dignitaries, and community members, plus entertainment by Hyannis Sound. Free birthday cake and commemorative souvenirs will be available for the first 100 visitors! 🎂

📍 JFK Hyannis Museum
📅 June 13
🕛 12:00 PM

Special thanks to the Town of Barnstable Tourism Fund and the Melody Tent for their support.

Join us at the JFK Hyannis Museum on June 9 at 10:30 AM as author and political strategist Scott Ferson discusses his ne...
05/25/2026

Join us at the JFK Hyannis Museum on June 9 at 10:30 AM as author and political strategist Scott Ferson discusses his new book How the Democrats Lost America: Making Sense of the 2024 Election and the Future of American Politics.

Drawing from thousands of voter interviews and decades of political experience, Ferson examines the changing relationship between political parties and everyday American voters, exploring the events and broader trends surrounding the 2024 election.

A book signing will follow the event.

📍 Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement at the JFK Hyannis Museum
💻 Attend in-person or via Zoom
🎟 Free to attend thanks to a grant from the Cape Cod Melody Tent
📌 RSVP at JFKHyannisMuseum.org

Barnstable will hold a 9 a.m. gathering Monday, May 25 at the John F. Kennedy Memorial and Korean War Memorial at Vetera...
05/24/2026

Barnstable will hold a 9 a.m. gathering Monday, May 25 at the John F. Kennedy Memorial and Korean War Memorial at Veterans Beach Park, 480 Ocean St., Hyannis. A wreath will be laid and attendees will be invited to say the name of a loved one who has died in service to our country.

The JFK Hyannis Museum, located at 397 Main St., Hyannis, will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day.

Join us on May 29th at 10:30AM for a cup of coffee as author Jim Bowen discusses his newly released 200-page book Cape C...
05/22/2026

Join us on May 29th at 10:30AM for a cup of coffee as author Jim Bowen discusses his newly released 200-page book Cape Cod & The Islands Family Fun Guide: Creating Unforgettable Memories.

Meet Jim Bowen who grew up exploring Cape Cod’s beaches and back roads. As an artist, community leader and children’s non-profit founder, he’s dedicated his life to celebrating the Cape’s beauty and helping families make the most of their time on Cape Cod. In this guide, he stitches together a colorful mosaic of stories, adventures and hidden gems that only a true insider could share.

Meet the author, enjoy fresh coffee and have your book signed!

📍Location: JFK Hyannis Museum: Talk on second floor – Scudder Room and book signing to follow first floor lobby / courtyard and bookshop.
Attendance: In-person only – free thanks to a grant from the Cape Cod Melody Tent

Save the dates and spend the summer with fascinating conversations, storytelling, and book signings at the JFK Hyannis M...
05/20/2026

Save the dates and spend the summer with fascinating conversations, storytelling, and book signings at the JFK Hyannis Museum. 📚 All programs are free to attend thanks to a grant from the Cape Cod Melody Tent.

✨ Scott Ferson: How the Democrats Lost America

✨ Kate Storey: The White House by the Sea - A Century of Kennedys at Hyannis Port

✨ Caroline Hallemann: The Kennedys and the Windsors - The Story of Two Dynasties, One Born, One Made

✨ Chris Matthews: Lessons From Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters

📍 Attendance available in-person at the Museum or via Zoom.

View full schedule and RSVP at jfkhyannismuseum.org

The JFK Hyannis Museum is pleased to announce that “We Remember JFK, Jr.” will continue throughout 2026.This special exh...
05/18/2026

The JFK Hyannis Museum is pleased to announce that “We Remember JFK, Jr.” will continue throughout 2026.

This special exhibit honors the life, legacy, and enduring public affection for John F. Kennedy Jr. through a moving collection of photographs, a welcoming introductory film, and a stunning portrait by acclaimed artist Shelley Thayer Layton.

Located on the Museum’s second floor, the exhibition offers visitors a reflective look at JFK Jr.’s life — from his early years in the public eye to his lasting cultural impact and legacy that continues to resonate today.

Included with regular museum admission.
Open Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM.

📍John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
397 Main Street, Hyannis

Spring is a season of renewal 🌸 At the JFK Hyannis Museum, it’s also a time to invest in education, opportunity, and pub...
05/13/2026

Spring is a season of renewal 🌸 At the JFK Hyannis Museum, it’s also a time to invest in education, opportunity, and public service.

This spring, we are working to raise $10,000 to fund four additional scholarships for deserving students pursuing their academic goals while carrying forward President Kennedy’s ideals of leadership and service.

As we welcome a new season, we invite you to help invest in the leaders of tomorrow.

Give today and help carry the legacy forward. ❤️

Donate today at JFKHyannisMuseum.org

Amplify POC Cape Cod and The JFK Hyannis Museum are honored to receive a Reading Frederick Douglass Together grant from ...
05/12/2026

Amplify POC Cape Cod and The JFK Hyannis Museum are honored to receive a Reading Frederick Douglass Together grant from Mass Humanities, with funding made possible by the Mass Cultural Council.

Join us on Sunday, June 28 at 1 PM in the courtyard of the JFK Hyannis Museum for a public reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” . The reading will be followed by a facilitated discussion in the Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement on the Museum’s second floor.
This statewide initiative brings communities together through reading, reflection, and conversation.

Learn more at
JFKHyannisMuseum.org/events

Amplify POC

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and family traditions that create lasting memories across gen...
05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and family traditions that create lasting memories across generations. 💐

Wishing everyone a beautiful Mother’s Day from all of us at the JFK Hyannis Museum.

Photo: Jackie Kennedy kneels on the bedroom floor, reading a storybook to her children, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Caroline Kennedy. (Photo Credit: John F. Kennedy Library / John F. Kennedy Library / Getty Images)

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397 Main Street
Hyannis, MA
02601

Opening Hours

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

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+15087903077

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