Downtown Hyannis Campus
The Cultural Center's downtown Hyannis campus—a vibrant village of creativity and fun right in the heart of Hyannis! Discover the Art Barn, an experiential art museum bursting with color and imagination for kids aged 4-10. Heat things up at Flameworks, our sizzling hot glass teaching studio where creativity meets fire. Get inspired at the Sketchpad, our cozy live/work residency buzzing with artists at work. Connect and celebrate at the Birdhouse, a lively community nest hosting classes, events, and captivating exhibits. Step outside into the Quad, our lush green space designed for fresh-air learning and playful gatherings. And don't miss the Patch, a playful mash-up of asphalt and astroturf ready for games, giggles, and good times. Come join the fun!
The Art Barn
A Children's Art Museum where Every Masterpiece Starts with a Mess!
Photo by Steve Heaslip, Cape Cod Times
A joyful, hands-on creative environment designed for kids ages 4–10, the museum’s screen-free, ever-changing studios alive with color, texture, movement, and sound center on messy, tactile exploration: paint, paper, sculpture, texture, motion, and sound. “This is more than a museum—it’s a movement,” says Molly Demeulenaere, Executive Director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. “At the Art Barn, children are not told what art should be. They’re invited to create freely, communicate visually, and explore their imaginations without limits.”
Each month at The Art Barn: Where Every Masterpiece Starts with a Mess, young visitors and their families are invited to explore a fresh new theme that transforms the entire space into a vibrant, immersive world. These monthly themes—such as Woodland Wonders, Under the Sea, and Barnyard Animals—are carefully chosen to keep the experience exciting for repeat visitors and to stimulate imaginative, hands-on play. Every theme is paired with an artistic muse, introducing children to the styles and techniques of celebrated artists across history. Families can explore painting, sculpture, and mixed media, drawing inspiration from masters while creating their own take-home works in both 2D and 3D formats. This rotating approach ensures The Art Barn remains an ever-changing creative playground where little hands are constantly discovering, learning, and expressing themselves through art.
Hours
Thursday – Monday 10 am – 3 pm
Admission
$10 per person for everyone 12 months and over Buy tickets in advance!
Year-round Membership $100 for up to four children in the same household and their caregivers.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Park & Walk!
Why not walk to the ART BARN?! It's a short, easy walk to Hyannis Main Street and Hyannis Harbor from any downtown parking lot. There's complimentary six hour parking in Town Hall, South St, & North St lots and metered lots at Ocean St and Bismore Park. Download a Park & Walk map HERE!
Have a birthday party at the Barn! Contact Maeve at MaeveM@Cultural-Center.org to book!
Access For ALL
The Center is a Museums for All organization. This national, branded access program encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain discounted access to The Art Barn and free admission to concerts year-round simply by presenting their EBT card. Call our team to make your reservation for up to four guests - 508.394.7100. Or up to four guests are welcome to walk-in to concerts that are not marked sold out.
We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.
EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders can gain discounted access to The Art Barn and free admission to concerts year-round simply by presenting their EBT card. Call our team at 508.394.7100 to make your reservation for up to four guests. Walk-ins are welcome to concerts that are not marked sold out. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
Stay in Bass River
Built in 1845 by a wealthy sea captain, the historic Captain Farris House has been restored to incorporate luxurious, modern amenities while preserving its distinctive Greek Revival style architecture. The result is a picturesque B&B featuring ten inviting rooms, an elegant dining room, a lovely parlor, and stunning gardens.
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