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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Nice way to spend an hour on a chilly overcast Monday morning. Everything you need to know about…read moreGreat White Sharks. And more. Though the place was kinda packed with kids, most of them were busy outside playing games like shark cornhole and digging for shark teeth in the mock beach. The exhibits inside definitely kept adults interested. The staff are all super enthusiastic about sharks. I was totally in awe learning about the biology of the Great White. How new the tagging system is. And how much more there is to learn. I also learned that Peter Benchley is now a shark enthusiast and claims he wishes he could rewrite Jaws. Never!!!!

This small but educational center is best a stop for older kids and adults. To get the most out of…read moreit, there's a decent amount of reading. Staff were knowledgeable, and the most interesting information connects directly to the research they are connected with. You won't spend hours here, but it's a worthy diversion.

Man, this was a fun museum, full of great stories, memorabilia, and nautical stuff!…read more We went , and spent about three hours, early June. I was pretty quiet, as tourist season had not really started. So, we, essentially, had the place to ourselves. The staff was most gracious, knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting. We had plenty of time to ask questions, and really good dialogue! Clean, well-lit, nice facility. We rented a Jeep, and there was plenty of parking. It is a little bit of a trek, you will need to either rent a car, uber/taxi, or bike it. Lovely area, and was just nice to sit outside, and sip on a cold water and take the sights in.

Great experience. This is a small, one-story building with plenty of history, artifacts, videos,…read moreand relics to give you a good history lesson on shipwrecks and important milestones in the history of Nantucket, including Mildred Jewett! The staff are super warm and friendly and even offered a personalized tour, but we opted for the self-guided tour. There is plenty to see and learn. You could expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour here. You'll need a car to get here. Or you could Lyft/Uber!

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.

Old shed with old rough cars. Leaky roof, rundown dangerous building. Don't want to seem too…read morecritical but to call this a museum is a huge stretch! May have been okay 20-years ago, but not any more. All cars are a mess. Not worth the trip.

Fun red classic car museum in Hyannis, Ma. Interesting to hear the history behind the cars and the…read morepassion behind the red car collection. Admission is $10. Parking available on the property.