We were on a trip to Cape Cod and spent two days in Hyannis. One of the things I was looking…read moreforward to doing while in town was going to this museum. For me, it was a great experience. There were a lot of family photos of the whole Kennedy family, a detailed timeline of the Presidency between 1960 and 1963, and a display of the Kennedy family tree. I found all of it interesting and informative. We also saw two films about President Kennedy, one on the first floor and one on the second floor. There was also an exhibit about his brother, RFK, and another exhibit about his son, John. The first floor also has a nice gift shop with a wide variety of items to purchase.

Not necessarily a fan of the Kennedy family, but like most Brits, love history. This was…read moredisappointing. It's just pictures on walls, images of news clippings, a short film viewing, a couple bronzes, and a personal effect or two (at this point I had checked out). We had been staying with friends on Nantucket for the summer and popped into Hyannis to meet some associates for (a wonderful) dinner-this was just to pass time. The staff were very friendly.

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!

The museum is really cool! It's well laid out, detailed, and well kept. This is definitely best for…read moreolder kids and adults as it's mostly reading and displays; littles would be bored. We thought the end of the tour was cool where you could see how they found and preserved the artifacts as well as current concentrations they're working on uncovering. My only complaint is I think, for the somewhat high price, the audio tour should be included.

We were supposed to be on a boat but the weather was horrible and the water way to choppy so looked…read morefor somewhere inside to go and found this and all 6 of us thought it was a great 60-90 minutes. We learned all about early times here on the east coast and lots and lots about how and what pirates did a couple hundred years ago, who were pirates and how the Whydah ship was found and all things on it. Just can't say enough positive things about this museum!

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.

Looking at the website, it suggests the house is open to walk throughs but when I went there were…read moreguided hourly tours. Asked if I could visit the bookstore and person at the desk was like "let me think about it. ok you can look around." very strange vibes and how it operates in practice doesn't seem to match what is on the website. as some other reviewers have noted your service may vary depending on "vibes" or whatever. hard pass.

Feels like so long ago we were hiking up the tower. I mentioned to my Dad that my legs weren't…read morefeeling the best and I needed to go slow. He felt bad so he waited for me half way up and then all of a sudden I got a burst of energy and sped past him. He was shocked and said I waited for you and then you left me in the dust. When we got to the top it was fun to look around the city and see the ocean. Lots of history here and we are so grateful for the memories made. Staff is very friendly and really takes pride in their museum. It's kept up well and very educational. Thank you

This is a cute museum to visit on a rainy day. You get to learn a lot about early Massachusetts…read morehistory and you can climb to the top of the monument. The cost for two adults was $46. They have entire section dedicated to the local Provincetown establishments as well.

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.

Had an amazing visit to the Highland Lighthouse. We were able to get a tour on May 1st, the first…read moreday they were open for the season. When you arrive you can buy your ticket in the gift shop. The gift shop had a great selection of items to choose from and we picked up a lovely print. Tickets were $10 per adult. The tour takes you to the top of the lighthouse which requires a lot of climbing and fitting into narrow spaces. Our tour guide Ken was the best! He helped to enhance our experience with his knowledge of the lighthouse and the historical information shared. He was also very conscious of our safety and made me feel at ease despite how narrow some of the climbing areas got. He was happy to chat with us and answered any questions we had. Highland lighthouse is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod. The views are absolutely worth the climb, as well as all of the historical background. Well worth the $10. Happy we made it in time for the last tour of the day. It was a one of a kind experience.

Beautiful Scenic walk, surrounded by a nice golf course, with limited parking. Unfortunately you…read morecannot go to the cliffs anymore as they are no longer stable. But we could still appreciate the peaceful walk up to the lighthouse, and you can still feel the ocean breeze coming off the Atlantic.

It's radio... sort of. A few teletypes, a couple of CW keys, and some audio play…read more Three things from my Summer of '25 visit. First, a great group of volunteers. Secondly, it is a read a few cards mounted on the walls - with minimal equipment or displays. Thirdly, the paths on the Antenna Farm are a damn fine take. That's about it. Going back to #1, yes they are decent folks who work there. But there is not much to this place. If you scan their website, you're sure to see it all. Not lame, but.... They have a nice diarama of the Antenna Farm that is pretty well marked up and seemingly accurate. I've a friend who actually worked there as a CW operator. There is also an Amateur Radio Club there. It was closed, but the volunteer let us in and showed us around. The 2 m repeater and APRs was dead as a door nail. I did it once. It's quite a trek to get down there, but a very beautiful area. I'd give them an "A" effort, but a misfire as compared to the Vintage Communications Museum in Connecticut or the Antique Wireless Association in New York - hard acts to follow. 73s

Fascinating, small museum with interactive exhibitions, knowledgeable volunteers, and a great…read moreoutdoor antenna walk. Learning about this history is fascinating and well worth the $12 adult ticket. Do visit if you're in the area!

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.

This was an excellent museum covering both the history of Nantucket as well as the geology of the…read moreisland that makes it special. The sperm whale skeleton is the centerpiece of the museum, but the movies and standing exhibits were excellent in helping understand what it was like to live on the island across the ages. It was interesting to see the rise and fall of different industries over time. Definitely worth the visit.

This place has a lot of heart and great friendly staff. My kids really enjoyed coming here, I'd say…read moreit's best for kids under 8. It's one large room with different play areas with different themes. There is an outdoor area out back as well. Leaving some room for improvement in my review, looks like they will be updating soon so will have to visit after that to see changes. It is pricey for what it is, $15 per person, but a good option for a rainy day on the cape.

First time visiting this weekend, it was exactly what I pictured. Met my expectations and was super…read morecute for kids I'd say eight and under. The only issue is there is no heat!! I went the other day and it was freezing and my sister went back today and asked if they have heat and the girl said it only goes to 57 degrees! As a place for mostly younger kids I thought 57 degrees is ridiculous! We all kept our winter jackets on as well as everyone else in the space. Definitely wouldn't go back until it gets nicer out