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John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum

397 Main St, Old Town Hall, Hyannis, MA 02601
508 790 3077
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Ranked #8 of 12 attractions in Hyannis
Type: History Museums
Description: This museum boasts a multi-media exhibit highlighting the at-ease times former President John F. Kennedy spent with family and friends on Cape Cod.
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Alicante, Spain
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We really enjoyed this tribute to JFK. It was lovely to see all the photos and watch the small film.

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Orlando
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Learn more about the Kennedy's. The person working at this museum was so informative and knew so much about the Kennedy's. We will go again. I do have to say the Kennedy's, like all high-profile people, should get some privacy.

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Telford, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

One of our chief reasons for going to Cape Cod was to see the museum and it was awful. It is $8 to get in and what you get are a lot of photos, three videos a timeline of the Kennedy years and a family tree. There are no artefacts from the Kennedy era. If you stop and watch the... More

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Corning, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

It was very informative and interesting. My husband enjoyed the downstairs, which included baseball statistics.

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

This is a nicely laid out museum featuring the Kennedy family and their ties to Hyannis and focusing on his short presidential years. There are a number of photos that appear to be family, rather than press, photos. One wall focuses on Edward, another on Bobby, and one on Jackie. There are some memorabilia, but mostly photos. Worh the admission.

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Clifton Park, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

In the early 60's the names "Kennedy" and "Hyannis" were totally linked. This little set of exhibits shows a hometown boy and his connection to the town. Many heartwarming photos of John, Bobby, John Jr., and Jacqueline. It might not mean alot to younger minds, but I certainly got the connection. The Cape Cod Baseball Museum is downstairs and part... More

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Sandwich, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Took my class there, they were mildly interested. It is like kissing your sister, nice but nothing to get excited about

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Teaticket, Massachusetts
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

I have more memorabelia than they had, Just run of the mill. The statue on the other hand is worth the trip. A beatiful tribute.

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south dennis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

This is no substitute for the Kennedy Library, a one and a half hour drive to Boston, but it does capture the Kennedy spirit. It is a small venue but does contain a number of pictures and memorabilia from the Kennedy era with emphasis on the Kennedy era in Hyannisport.

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Barnstable, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

If you are strolling along Main St. in downtown Hyannis you really must stop in. Spend 15-20 minutes here and it will enrich your visit to Jack's hometown.

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