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Texas School Book Depository


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 131 attractions in Dallas
Traveller Description: The building in which Lee Harvey Oswald hid and fired at President John F. Kennedy.
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Attraction type: Historic site
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 411 Elm Street Dallas, TX
Tel: 214-747-6660

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2 of 5 stars
Colorado
24 Oct 2009

The Museum overall was very informative, but let's face it, most of us already know the story. The number one reason people want to take the tour is the opportunity to go to the window where Oswald took the shot. TOO BAD!!... You can't even get near it!!! What a bust! Also, you can't take pictures of it either! On... more

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5 of 5 stars
Roanoke, VA
10 Sep 2009
2
people found this review helpful

While in Dallas for a wedding, we only had about a day and a half to tour. The depository museum is very well done. This tragic even occured before I was born, so I'd only learned about it in history books and hearing my parents recall the day. I had the privelege of visiting with my mother and aunt who... more

24 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I went with a friend not knowing what to expect, but turned out very well worth it. Parking was $5.00 and easy. Watch for the guys selling the magazines on the streets outside, though they give some good info very fast, but they are selling a product. They took no for ananswer very well, esp. when the 4th guy started... more

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5 of 5 stars
Southwest Virginia
20 Jun 2006
5
people found this review helpful

The Sixth Floor Museum is a must see for any visitor to Dallas. The museum is in the Former Texas School Book Depository from which Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly shot and killed President John F. Kennedy and wounded Texas Governor John B. Connally. You enter the museum on the ground floor of the building, which houses the admissions and visitors... more

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5 of 5 stars
Metamora, Illinois
23 Jan 2006
5
people found this review helpful

Can't go to Dallas without seeing the Texas Schoolbook Depository if you are 35 and older. Very interesting and well done. You can tour by yourself. You can purchase headphones that can be plugged into displays for further details. Coupons are available on the web for discount tickets. CONS: No photos allowed inside the building. Well worth a look. more

Excellent!
12 Aug 2004
3
people found this review helpful

This is the same as the Sixth Floor Museum. Oswald was employed at and shot from the Texas School Book Depository--he shot from a 6th floor window. The museum is located in the old School Book Depository building. It's very well done--very authentic--well worth visiting. For other postings, check the Sixth Floor Museum postings. more

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4 of 5 stars
Clinton Twp., MI
25 Jul 2004
4
people found this review helpful

After all these years I couold not belive I was there at the plaza. It's creepy knowing what took place there 41 years ago. It was like I was feeling spirts from that time all around me. another person I talked to said the same thing. There is a lot to read and look at, as you trace through the... more

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Texas School Book Depository Address

411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX
Tel: 214-747-6660