JFK’s Cape Cod Experience
Museum Hours
We are currently open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the end of November 2026. Last ticket sold at 4:15 p.m.
Hours change seasonally please check for your dates of travel. See hours for all months
Check the events page for special speakers and topics. Members are always free.
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.
“We Remember John F. Kennedy, Jr.”
Set in thematic arrangements, “We Remember JFK Jr.” features extraordinary images (some seldom seen) of John Jr. alone, or with his father, mother, sister and wife. Through video, photographs, quotes, text and artifacts, this commemorative exhibit invites visitors to remember John F. Kennedy Jr. who, like his father, had every gift but length of years.
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.
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Appoints New Associate Executive Director
The JFK Hyannis Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of John P. Gibbons as our new Associate Executive Director.
John brings more than 20 years of experience in international museum leadership and community outreach, including more than 16 years at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. In his new role, he will provide operational leadership across the museum and help guide its continued growth, programming, and community engagement.
“John is a proven leader in the museum and nonprofit sectors, and his commitment to community outreach and engagement is steadfast,” said Wendy Northcross, Kennedy Museum Executive Director. “The museum
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“We Remember JFK, Jr.” Continuing Throughout 2026
The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is pleased to extend a special exhibit continuing throughout 2026, titled “We Remember JFK, Jr.” honoring the life, legacy, and enduring public affection for John F. Kennedy Jr.
Included with regular museum admission, the exhibit offers visitors a moving and reflective experience that begins immediately upon arrival. Guests are welcomed with a four‑minute introductory video, setting the tone for a remembrance that captures the spirit, curiosity, and family life of JFK Jr.
On the Museum’s second floor, visitors will encounter a curated photographic exhibition tracing John F. Kennedy Jr.’s life—from his earliest days
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JFK Hyannis Museum Unveils Updated Family Tree Wall
New Installation Offers Fresh Perspective on the Kennedy Family Legacy
HYANNIS, Mass. (May 8, 2026) — The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is pleased to announce the installation of an updated Family Tree Wall, now on view for museum visitors. Installed on May 6, 2026, this update provides a refreshed, clearly presented look at the Kennedy family lineage, offering historical context and deeper insight into one of America’s most well‑known families.
Designed to enhance the visitor experience, the updated Family Tree Wall presents multiple generations of the Kennedy family beginning with Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy,
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Variations: A Special Exhibit from Cape Cod Museum of Art Opens April 17
Coming April 17, Variations is a special exhibit from the Cape Cod Museum of Art, on view at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum through May 31, 2026. This docent-curated exhibition explores a range of artistic approaches to subject matter, technique, and materials drawn from the museum’s permanent collection. A docent-led talk will be held on April 24 at 10:30 am.
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