JFK’s Cape Cod story lives on at the JFK Hyannis Museum
Visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum to learn about the legacy of President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod where he enjoyed special days with family and friends. The Cape was the one place he could relax and feel at home, even while bearing the weight of the world. Learn why Hyannis Port was considered the “heart and home” of the Kennedys then and now. Step into the unforgettable Summer White House days of the 1960s when a beloved President and his family brought joy and hope to the nation.
September and October: Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Last ticket sold at 4:15 PM. Members are always free.
First Friday of every month: Open 10 to 8 PM. (Join us for First Fridays Hyannis events at the Museum 5-8 pm!)
Presidential Summers: The Kennedys on Cape Cod
For JFK weekends on Cape Cod meant renewal, inspiration and fun family times. See archival video, special family images, fascinating artifacts and more at this new long-term exhibit. Exhibit Highlights: Kennedy Compound, To Wake as President, Sailing the Victura and more.
John F. Kennedy’s Rocking Chair, ca. 1962
The JFK Hyannis Museum is honored to be the temporary home of President Kennedy’s Rocker during the renovation of The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria. In 1962 President Kennedy gave one of his iconic Kennedy Rockers to the Waldorf Astoria to find its pride of place in the presidential suite.
RFK: Ripple of Hope:
The return of a special exhibit to commemorate the life and legacy of Robert Kennedy. The exhibit begins with RFK’s early years in the Kennedy family, including rarely seen images of his time on Cape Cod, 45 images and excerpts from RFK’s speeches, and an eight-minute video narrated by Kathleen Kennedy and former Congressman Joe Kennedy III.
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Your support is vital to the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. Without it, we could not accomplish our mission – to preserve and promote the legacy of President Kennedy, his family and their deep connection to Cape Cod. Your gift celebrates this legacy through engaging museum exhibits, dynamic cultural programming and modernization to ensure the Museum remains relevant and sustainable for today and generations.
Your membership will help support President Kennedy’s legacy and the ongoing development of this dynamic museum. Each and every dollar of support we receive goes directly to support the museum and the direct expenses associated with our maintenance and mission. Join the ranks of those who are passionate not only about preserving an incredibly important piece of local history, but also those who help shape the museum now and in the future.
Thank You MCC & Cape Cod Legislators!
The JFK Hyannis Museum has received a grant of $2,500 from the Mass Cultural Council through its Projects Program. Specifically, the grant will support a program begun last year and returning in 2023, called Walks with a Purpose.
We are grateful that funds for the Projects Program was made possible through the support of the state legislature.
“The Cape and Islands’ arts and cultural institutions are not just nice to have, they are central to our lifeblood and economy,’ said State Senator Julian Cyr, pictured at the grant ceremony. ‘This grant will support the JFK Hyannis Museum’s Walks with
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JFK Hyannis Museum on Trip Advisor’s top-rated MA Museum List
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated museums in Massachusetts on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. The JFK Hyannis Museum is rated #28 with a 4.0/5 rating (1,201 reviews). Read The Article
Changing HERSTORY
Changing HERSTORY – Recently, the leadership of the Cape Cod Community Foundation spoke at the JFK Hyannis Museum about a new initiative to build a community of support and deepening investments in women and girls in our community. The foundation’s Women and Girls Fund has a simple vision: to change lives. We are sharing this information with our museum members and friends with the hope that you will take a moment to learn more here and download the brochure below.
Video: The Kennedys & Nantucket Sound
On March 9th, JFK Hyannis Museum’s Executive Director Wendy Northcross was a presenter on an ACONS webinar – “The Kennedys and Nantucket Sound’ . Wendy discussed the Kennedy family and their love of Nantucket Sound and the sea and also provided rare images and great insights into the Kennedy legacy on Cape Cod!