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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

由 I. M. Pei 設計的純白混凝土塔樓與九層高的玻璃展館,傲立於 Dorchester 海濱迎風舒展的 Columbia Point 水畔。館內展覽大致依時序鋪陳 John F. Kennedy 的執政歲月:從 1960 年與 Richard Nixon 角逐總統及首場電視辯論,到就職典禮、設有 HMS Resolute 書桌複製品的 Oval Office、古巴導彈危機,以至將美國人送上月球的太空競賽。展廳之上,檔案館珍藏著這位第 35 任美國總統的文獻手稿,以及 Ernest Hemingway Collection。參觀行程的終點是 Pavilion——這座高達 115 呎的玻璃中庭,可將 Boston Harbor Islands 的壯麗景致盡收眼底。

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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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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?
由 I. M. Pei 操刀設計的白色塔樓與玻璃展館矗立於 Boston Harbor 畔,引領訪客重溫 JFK 從 1960 年競選到登月計劃的千日總統任期。 Current highlights include 宣示革命:美國邁向獨立的印刷之路 (Declaring the Revolution: America's Printed Path to Independence), 1960年美國總統大選 (1960 Presidential Election), 橢圓形辦公室(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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