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Museum · Hyannis, Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
Museum on Hyannis’s Main Street about John F. Kennedy’s summers with his family on Cape Cod, with photographs, videos and personal items.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is on Hyannis’s main street, near Hyannis Port, where the Kennedy family had summer homes from the 1920s. The museum explains John F. Kennedy’s connection to Cape Cod, from childhood through his years as president, when the family home became known as the “Summer White House.”
The exhibition brings together photographs of the family sailing, at the beach and at gatherings, many taken by photographers who followed the Kennedys, along with videos, letters and personal items. One section covers the siblings and other family members and their public roles.
The museum also highlights Kennedy’s love of the sea and sailing in the Nantucket Sound. Temporary exhibits change throughout the year.
Near the museum, along Hyannis’s waterfront, there is a memorial with a fountain and a plaque dedicated to the president, facing Lewis Bay.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
At any time the museum is open; it’s a good option for rainy days. Days and hours change outside summer; confirm before you go.
How to get there
It’s on Main Street, in downtown Hyannis, a few minutes’ walk from the bus terminal and the harbor. There is an admission fee; check the current rates.
Tip
Combine the visit with a walk to the waterfront memorial on Ocean Street. To see Hyannis Port from the water, boat trips depart from the harbor.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
What is in the JFK Hyannis Museum?
Photographs, videos and objects about the summers John F. Kennedy and his family spent on Cape Cod, from his childhood through his presidency.
Can you visit the Kennedys’ houses?
No. The cluster of homes in Hyannis Port is private property. Boat tours leaving from Hyannis pass along the Hyannis Port shoreline.
Where is the JFK Hyannis Museum located?
On Main Street in downtown Hyannis, a few minutes’ walk from the ferry harbor.