John F. Kennedy Museum in Hyannis Opens New Exhibit Featuring Legendary Cape Cod Artists

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A new exhibit at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum entitled, “From Here to There,” featuring 19 works from legendary Cape Cod Artists. The exhibit is presented in collaboration with the Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMOA), where docents selected artworks from the permanent collection of more than 2000 pieces of art on a unifying theme of travel and adventure. Corresponding wall text for each artwork was researched and authored by the docents.

The exhibit, at the Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement at the JFK Museum, runs through January 2025.

According to JFK Museum officials, "President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy worked to make the arts part of their life in the White House and at home. Both dabbled in painting during their days in Hyannis Port. Both loved books, music, and architecture. And as President, JFK created the position of Special Consultant on the Arts, to include artistic dimension in areas where public policy could benefit from it, such as in the design of public buildings.

"The JFK Hyannis Museum is excited to share these works from world-class artists who also called Cape Cod home."


Located at 397 Main Street, Hyannis, MA, John F. Kennedy Museum was founded in 1992 to celebrate President Kennedy’s deep love for Cape Cod.

The museum is open year round with changing hours in the off-season.  Through November 2 the museum is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,  and from November 4-30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  From December through April, the museum is open on Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. See full details on hours and admission. 
 
The museum is also ADA accessible, and free parking and group rates are available.

Learn about other Kennedy landmarks in Massachusetts, compiled by the Boston Irish Tourism Association.

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