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John F Kennedy Hyannis MuseumvsSandwich Glass Museum
John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum and Sandwich Glass Museum are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Sandwich Glass Museum ranks significantly higher than John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum. Sandwich Glass Museum is ranked #2 in Cape Cod with recommendations from 6 publications including Atlas Obscura, Time Out and Michelin Guide.
John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
397 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
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Time Out "Comprised largely of photographs with a few themed areas and video displays, the museum is dedicated to exploring and celebrating the time our 35th President spent on Cape Cod." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Hyannis has been the summer home of the Kennedy clan for generations." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A bronze statue of John F. Kennedy stands in front of this brick Colonial building, a museum dedicated to his Cape Cod life. " Full review
Fodor's "Changing exhibits focus on various members of the family at different stages of their life and career. Events include lectures, book signings, a summer author series, and speaking engagements" Full review
Sandwich Glass Museum Time Out
Atlas Obscura Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Fodor's
129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
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Time Out "Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod, is heavily involved in the history of glassblowing in New England." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This delicate museum is devoted to the art and industry that once supported Cape Cod's oldest town. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Sandwich glass, now prized by collectors, had its heyday in the 19th century, and this heritage is artfully displayed in this excellent, sprawling museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Sandwich has long been famous for the manufacture of glass. To see how glass was made here in the 19C, visit the Sandwich Glass Museum. Tours are offered." Full review
Travel + Leisure "On display are almost 6,000 glass items, including lamps, tableware, candlesticks, vases, and perfume bottles. Check ahead for a schedule of live glassblowing demonstrations." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"The old Boston & Sandwich Glass Company facility – once the cornerstone of the glass-blowing, pressing and cutting industries – was preserved by Sandwich Historical Society at the turn of the century." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Chronicles the history of the glass industry on the Cape, showcasing the company's classic designs and hundreds of others...live glass-blowing demonstrations round out a sparkling visit"
Cape Cod Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Travel + Leisure "The museum displays more than 5,000 stunning glass artworks by local artisans, some dating back to the early 19th century, and even hosts hourly glass-making presentations"
Frommer's "The highlight of this museum is seeing the sunshine from outside glance off the dozens of brightly colored glass displays, refracting multicolored lights." Full review
Fodor's "Shimmering glass was manufactured here nearly two centuries ago, and the Sandwich Glass Museum shows you what the factory looked like in its heyday" Full review
