Study of hyperons with CLAS and CLAS12

Hadron spectroscopy and baryon spectroscopy in particular represents a large part of the experimental program with CLAS at Jefferson Lab. Within this program a substantial amount of data on hyperon production and properties has been accumulated. This includes photo- and electro-production of Λ and Σ hyperons and their excited states and also Ξ hyperons. Some of the highlights of this program will be presented together with plans to extend this program with CLAS12 after CEBAF upgrade to 12 GeV.