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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

ArchitectureHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom $24JFK/UMass (MBTA Red Line), then the free UMass Boston 'Paul Revere Route 1' shuttle to the Kennedy/Archives stop

L'austera torre de formigó blanc i el pavelló de vidre de nou plantes d'I. M. Pei s'alcen directament sobre l'aigua a Columbia Point, en una llengua de terra batuda pel vent al litoral de Dorchester. A l'interior, el museu acompanya el visitant al llarg de la presidència de John F. Kennedy seguint un ordre pràcticament cronològic: la campanya del 1960 contra Richard Nixon i el primer debat televisat, la presa de possessió, l'Oval Office amb una rèplica de l'escriptori del HMS Resolute, la crisi dels míssils de Cuba i la cursa per portar un nord-americà a la Lluna. Per sobre de les sales d'exposició, l'arxiu custodia els documents del 35è president al costat de l'Ernest Hemingway Collection. El recorregut culmina al Pavilion, un atri envidrat de 35 metres d'alçària amb vistes a les Boston Harbor Islands.

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Getting there

Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125, United States

Nearest station: JFK/UMass (MBTA Red Line), then the free UMass Boston 'Paul Revere Route 1' shuttle to the Kennedy/Archives stop

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
SatToday10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From $24

Seniors 62+ and military veterans $12; college students $14; free for ages 17 and under, active-duty military, UMass Boston students, teachers and emergency personnel, returned Peace Corps volunteers, EBT/WIC holders and members of any National Archives presidential library. 50% off for Massachusetts public library cardholders.

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Visitor Information

How much does John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is $24. Seniors 62+ and military veterans $12; college students $14; free for ages 17 and under, active-duty military, UMass Boston students, teachers and emergency personnel, returned Peace Corps volunteers, EBT/WIC holders and members of any National Archives presidential library. 50% off for Massachusetts public library cardholders.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum?
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is open Open daily 10:00–17:00; walk-up tickets are sold until 16:15. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day (26 November 2026) and Christmas Day, and closes early at 14:00 on 25 November, 24 December and 31 December 2026. In winter the Museum also closes on Wednesdays through January and February.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum?
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is located at Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125, United States, in the Columbia Point, Dorchester area of Boston. The nearest station is JFK/UMass (MBTA Red Line), then the free UMass Boston 'Paul Revere Route 1' shuttle to the Kennedy/Archives stop.
What can I see at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum?
La torre blanca i el pavelló de vidre d'I. M. Pei a Boston Harbor rememoren els mil dies de JFK, des de la campanya del 1960 fins a l'arribada a la Lluna. Current highlights include Declarar la revolució: el camí imprès d'Amèrica cap a la independència (Declaring the Revolution: America's Printed Path to Independence), Les eleccions presidencials de 1960 (1960 Presidential Election), El Despatx Oval (The Oval Office).
Do I need to book John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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