Historic Bass River Cultural Center
Discover the Bass River Arts Campus at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod—a vibrant, welcoming community gem tucked away in South Yarmouth. It’s a place buzzing with creativity, where inspiration meets fun in every corner. Stroll through five stunning galleries, peek into lively artist studios, and witness artists bringing their visions to life. Roll up your sleeves in one of over 700 engaging classes in painting, ceramics, cooking, or crafting at the dynamic makerspace, or tune in to live music echoing through the Great Hall. Foodies can explore culinary delights in the state-of-the-art culinary arts center, while musicians strike a chord in the professional recording studio. No matter your passion—art, music, food, or simply soaking in culture—there's something exciting waiting for you, year-round.
Exhibition Galleries
Admission FREE
Donations encouraged
Hours
Tuesday–Friday, 10am–5pm
Saturday, 10am–3pm
Galleries closed Sunday and Monday, but open for events based on schedule
Education Wing
Open daily based on class and studio schedules.
Please enter through the main parking lot accessible entrance.
Curated Gift Shop
Tuesday–Friday, 10am–5pm
Saturday, 10am–3pm
Contact Us
508-394-7100
Please respect the Art
Don’t touch, climb or sit on, kick, hit, or lick the art (unless otherwise directed by the artist or team). We love art and know that you do, too. So, please help us protect the work. Artwork can be very fragile and easily damaged by just the oils in your fingers and hands. We recommend keeping an arm’s length distance from the work.
Our top priority is the safety of our community, visitors, artists, and team members. All public spaces, including the Shop, and Grounds are open to all and we welcome you for your next visit.
Downtown Hyannis Campus
The ART BARN - A Children's Maker Studio where Every Masterpiece Starts with a Mess!
Photo by Steve Heaslip, Cape Cod Times
A joyful, hands-on creative environment designed for kids aged 4–10, the Art Barn has ALL the stuff! From paper and paint to glitter and glue, from pipecleaners and googly eyes to cardboard and clay, we have everything you need to MAKE something! Grab a smock and get started!
BIG NEWS! After a great partnership with HyArts/ARTS Barnstable at the Guyer Art Barn in Hyannis, we are thrilled to announce that we are moving our awesome kids' makerspace to our main location in Yarmouth!
The move will allow us to better serve our visiting families with on-site parking, outdoor spaces, free galleries, and so much more!
The newly-named Treehouse maker studio will re-open in April upstairs in the Education Wing and will feature new hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm and Saturdays 10am-2:30pm! The Treehouse will also be available for kids' classes, special events, vacation programming, and birthday party rentals.
The Hyannis Art Barn location will close on February 28 and reopen as the Treehouse at the Cultural Center in Yarmouth in April!
Questions? Contact Christine Ernst at christinee@cultural-center.org
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.
A NARM card from another institution entitles you to free admission for 1 child and 1 adult.
Current Hours
Thursday–Monday, 10am–3pm
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.
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 FREE 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 at 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.
Downtown Hyannis Campus is a vibrant village of creativity and fun right in the heart of the town! 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 SKETCH PAD, our cozy live/work residency buzzing with artists at work. Connect and celebrate at the BIRD HOUSE, 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!
Accessibility
The Cultural Center is committed to providing inclusive experiences for all audiences. Both campuses are accessible for visitors with limited mobility via the elevator and ramps. Wheelchairs are available for visitors with limited mobility on a first come, first served basis.
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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