A wave of bold creativity is transforming downtown Hyannis, thanks to the Cultural Center of Cape Cod’s Hyannis Arts Campus offering a dynamic, multi-faceted destination designed to spark imagination, ignite community engagement, and celebrate the arts in all their forms.
Located just a short walk from Hyannis Main Street and Hyannis Harbor, this once-quiet corner of Cape Cod has become a village of creativity, where art, education, play, and cultural exchange converge to create an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. The creation of the Guyer ART BARN was made possible through a visionary collaboration between the Town of Barnstable, ArtsBarnstable, and the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, which together transformed a historic space into a next-generation cultural institution.
The children’s maker space also benefits from its location within the Commonwealth’s TDI District and the Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District, where strategic investment has brought new life to underutilized cultural assets and seeded a creative economy corridor along South Street in downtown Hyannis.
“This is more than a campus, it’s a movement,” says Molly Demeulenaere, Executive Director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. “We’ve created a space where children can make a mess and call it art, where fire transforms glass, where professional artists live and work among us, and where the public can engage with the process of creativity up close. The Hyannis HyARTS Campus is an invitation, to families, artists, educators, and dreamers, to come and explore.
Whether you’re a family looking for enriching activities, an artist seeking inspiration, or a traveler exploring Cape Cod, the downtown Hyannis Campus offers a one-of-a-kind destination to connect, create, and be inspired. Here, art is not a product, it’s a process, a community, and a celebration of what’s possible when people come together through creativity.
“We want everyone who steps onto this space to feel the joy of making something, discovering something, or connecting with someone,” says Demeulenaere. “This is what a cultural center should be, a living, breathing space where art and life meet.”
Cultural Center of Cape Cod Downtown Hyannis HyArts Campus
Five distinct yet interconnected spaces, each offering its own unique experience
The Guyer Art Barn
Ages 1–10 | 250 South St., Hyannis, MA
A hands-on, screen-free, immersive art museum just for kids. The Art Barn is a joyful, ever-changing space built around tactile, messy exploration. Every month, the entire museum transforms around a new creative theme – think Woodland Wonders, Under the Sea, or Barnyard Animals – designed to keep young minds excited and engaged.
Each theme introduces a celebrated artist or movement, inspiring children to explore painting, sculpture, collage, and mixed media through their own lens. It’s a place where little hands can create big ideas, and where masterpieces start with a mess.
• Admission: $10 per person (ages 12 months and up)
• Membership: $100/year for up to 4 children + caregivers
• Hours: Thursday–Monday, 10AM–3PM
• Location: Steps from Hyannis Harbor and Main Street
• Parking: Free in nearby public lots — it’s a Park & Walk paradise!
The Sketch Pad – Artist Residency
50 Pearl St., Hyannis, MA
The Sketch Pad is a live/work artist-in-residence program housed in a beautifully restored historic building. Open to artists from around the world, the residency provides:
• Comfortable accommodations
• Spacious studio and exhibition areas
• Opportunities to teach public workshops and host open studios
Artists are encouraged to connect with the community, drawing inspiration from Cape Cod’s natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. With residencies ranging from three to six weeks, the program nurtures artistic growth and global cultural exchange, right in the heart of Hyannis.
Applications are currently open for 2026 residencies.
Visit Hyannis Artists in Residence for details.
The Bird House – Artist-in-Residence & Public Studio
46 Pearl St., Hyannis, MA
Located next door to Flameworks, The Bird House is a cozy, public-facing residency studio and gallery space. The first floor has been reimagined as a combined artist-in-residence workshop and exhibit space, where visitors can drop in, meet the artist, and watch the creative process unfold in real time.
Flameworks Studio
50 Pearl St., Hyannis, MA
A fully equipped, five-person hot glass and jewelry-making studio, Flameworks offers classes and workshops for those looking to shape beauty from fire. The studio features torches, ventilation, a new kiln, and professional-grade tools, welcoming both beginners and seasoned artists to try their hand at glasswork in a safe, exciting environment.
The Quad & The Patch – Outdoor Fun for All
Connecting the entire campus is a playful landscape of creativity and community:
• The Quad: A lush, green outdoor space for classes, gatherings, and fresh-air exploration
• The Patch: A fun mash-up of asphalt and astroturf, perfect for spontaneous games, art activities, and performance events
Together, these outdoor areas serve as gathering places for seasonal programming, pop-up installations, and unstructured play.
At the Hyannis HyArts Campus in Hyannis, creativity isn’t just on display, it’s alive, growing, and inviting everyone to be part of the story.
