Learned so much about Edward Gorey and his lovely home on Cape Cod. The museum consists of the…read morefirst level of the house and features Edward's belongings and works. I was amazed to see the Tony he won for Dracula in person. The museum is a sight to behold with so many treasures to look through. We enjoyed the scavenger hunt you can complete while walking through the museum (though we could not find the final items needed for a prize) and the docent tour. Our docent Mary Anne was amazing. She really knew so much about Edward Gorey and his life. I loved learning about his love of cats and knowing that the museum still has cats who live on premise today, as well as the charitable giving that has continued well after his death to local animal charities. Well worth a visit. Be sure to drop by the gift shop afterwards as they have a ton of books, shirts, and memorabilia to choose from.

I've been a member for 6 years and had not been able to visit due to either covid or living in…read moredifferent states. It was so nice to finally make the pilgrimage here. There is some parking off to the side of the house and I was able to get a spot. Make sure that you make reservations on the website prior to coming. You reserve a time slot and pay when you get there. I meandered about before going inside. There's a person sitting just inside the entrance to ask your name and reservation time. It is a darling house with all things Edward Gorey in terms of ephemera. Pictures, books, and bits & bobs. I was hoping to see a cat or two so that was disappointing somewhat. You do only get the first floor as well just to let people know. I did not participate in the docent tour - I just wanted to kind of look and snoop at my own pace. It was very cute and mellow. There was a lot of information and the current type exhibit is amazing (O Sordid Type) - I would recommend that highly. I think if you're a fan, it is worth a visit and they do have a good amount in the gift shop, but nothing appealed to my wallet this go round.

Yeah - kind of hokey, but when the kids were younger we took them there and they had a blast…read more For me the best part, besides spending quality time with the kids, was the display of silver coins that the founder/owner brought up. Went once, not sure if I'd revisit.

This museum is so interesting and not to be missed on a visit to Cape Cod. Historically…read moreinformative, the costumed interpreter, who by the way, also has a lovely singing voice, takes you an a journey that is both fun for all. The museum is geared towards adults and school aged children. The real life artifacts are simply amazing. Great spot for a rainy day. Plan at least 1.5 hours to enjoy all. Plan ahead with on-line prepaid tickets. Gift shop on site with a lovely staff that can assist you. For pirate fans, this museum is a real gem.

The museum is a fun small activity for kids who love trains! There are lots of historical train…read morememorabilia and train sets to play with. The Cape Cod Model Railroad club is also here and they have a huge electric model train set that kids can play with inside an old train car. Free admission for the museum. They also offer scenic rides for $15 (cash only) so that the family can take a ride on a historical passenger train. We paired this activity with the toy library nearby to make an entire morning excursion out of it.

Wonderful Maritime Museum…read more This was a very nice museum. I enjoyed seeing the boat building shed and the lighthouse exhibits. They also have an amazing scrimshaw collection. The staff (Patricia) was very knowledgeable and friendly. Date of experience: October 5, 2025

Not only a fabulous museum filled with the nautical history of the Cape, but museum also offers…read moreRowing excursions on Lewis Bay. My friends and I had Jon as our coxswain, he and Bob were great. Highly recommend. Reasonably priced and fun!

Great little museum. They put a lot in such a little building. First floor had a bird watching…read morearea, displays on Native American historic culture, duck decoy artist studio and other exhibits. Downstairs was an aquarium. Along with a bird exhibit. After we finished in the museum we went for a hike out to the bay. Although the trail was not marked the path overall was easy to find. It was a great excursion!

So cool with kids! Perfect for rainy days and indoor fun! My kids (3,6,9) loved it. I enjoyed it…read moretoo.

A feel good place, a must visit. Historic center with plenty of parking…read more Go alone or with friends. Plan your day around The Glass Museum. The library is close by for a restroom stop. The Daniel Webster Inn is another historic visit. The chowder here is well worth getting. Don't leave Sandwich without walking on The Boardwalk.

We've passed this museum about a thousand time when down on the Cape. However one day, we decided…read moreto make it our destination place during a non-Nantucket weekend. Plenty of parking; a big lot, in fact. There are three parts to this museum. First, there is the museum proper. A timeline and timetable of the history of glass on Cape Cod, and Sandwich, and this particular old factory. The collection is amazing. If you're over 40 and grew up in the Commonwealth, you are certain to see pieces that you recognize or had in your home. A few funny little things along the way of the self-paced tour. Secondly, there is an actual working glass blowing section. Artisans of glass blow and show. It is quite impressive! They encourage questions too. Finally, there is one heck of a store where you can purchase wonderful pieces of glass they make on-site (we did - purple glass paperweight - see in the photo below). We collect the glass plates made on the Cape. One in each corner of the windows. Another Cape tradition. Lots of fun, learning, and reminiscing. Highly recommend a visit. We are sure to visit again.

Well... disappointing at best, but a touristy thing to do. We've passed the building a million…read moretimes, and they used to be open on weekdays only, but since COVID that has changed. Two story brick building. First floor is dedicated to JFK and the second floor is dedicated to the rest of the clan. There are limited items and JFK memorabilia in this museum, it is mainly pictures and poster boards with details of the pictures. Many of the pictures you've seen already in the free domain. Best part of the museum was seeing a putter that JFK used. That is about it. Nice staff, and a little store selling commercial and political trinkets. A try it once event.

Thank you to the staff, and Docent for a fantastic educational tour of John F. Kennedy Museum. The…read moremuseum is a must visit when you are visiting Hyannis. We booked our tickets online, very easy to select dates, and times. Wanted to teach friends about the Presidential history of JFK and his summers here on Cape Cod. Even though I visited the museum almost 20 years ago. It was still a very interesting visit, wherein you learn something new with each visit.

If you're visiting the area like we did look for the amazing 120 years old English weeping birch…read moretree in the backyard of this house! You have to walk through the backyard next to the sign that says private driveway! It's behind the post office from the other side! It's absolutely beautiful and magical! Take in the beauty in silence and enjoy living in the moment! It's a treat! An experience! A moment in time you won't ever forget!

Admission was $20 per adult during our visit. We had a great experience exploring the whaling…read moremuseum. The museum takes you through the history of the whaling industry on Nantucket with historical artifacts and documents from this time. The museum also has a full sperm whale skeleton on display. I was truly in awe by the items we saw on the display. It was educational and I feel I learned a lot. The museum is two floors worth of exhibits and a rooftop deck where you can look out onto the surrounding island. The museum also offered lectures, discussions, and documentaries you could engage with throughout the day. When we arrived they had a schedule displayed for the days events. I felt this was worth the cost of admission and was a must see stop on our trip to Nantucket.

On island? First time or experienced visitor? You have got to go to the Whaling Museum…read more Military discount. Buy a pass and visit the other Nantucket Historical Association facilities, like Howden House, Great Lights, Fire Station, Old Goal, etc. Great take. Every year they have a rotating exhibition. History of Nantucket, history of whaling, history of baskets (also at Howden House on upper Main Street). Other special events include parties, fund raisers and the Festival of the Trees. Solid take, and a really cool store too.