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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 331 attractions in Boston
Traveller Description:
Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to...... more » Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Library, Speciality museum, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Columbia Point Boston, MA 02125
Tel: 617 514 1600

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4 of 5 stars
Greenwich, ct
12 Nov 2009

Even if you're not a fan of JFK, I would recommend to visit the museum, especially with kids 10 yrs and up. Interesting the reproduction of the TV studio where the famous face-to-face with Nixon took place, the White House corridor, the Cuba Missile crisis movie and W Cronkite almost weeping while announcing the death of the President. more

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3 of 5 stars
Newcastle, Australia
10 Nov 2009

I'm not American or very political. Just visiting Boston, why not see what a Presidential museum/library is like? Even so, I only went to the museum—I believe visiting the library is by appointment only, and seeing the library wasn't my intent. The price is good: $12 per person for an unlimited time. Not knowing what to expect, I went at... more

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5 of 5 stars
Denver, Colorado
29 Oct 2009

We had less than 2 hours, and it wasn't quite enough. The exhibits are interesting, the artifacts are historic and important, and the great room where you finish the visit is stunning and beautiful, as it looks off into the ocean. more

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5 of 5 stars
Wakefield, MA
17 Oct 2009

This was actually my 3rd visit to the J.F.K. Museum and I still managed to spend 2 1/2 hours there. You start by seeing the 17 minute introductory film in which you hear J.F.K. in his own voice talk about his youth, his service in the Navy which includes World War 2, his senate years, his decision to run for... more

15 Oct 2009

We got here late, a little less than an hour before closing. Luckily, the guy at the register let us buy tickets for only $5, since the museum would be closing soon. Both my husband and I thought it was really cool to take a look back into the 60's, and get immersed into how things were then. The exhibits... more

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5 of 5 stars
London & Isle of Man
24 Sep 2009

Even if you are a person who has no interest or particular liking of the Kennedys, this is a very interesting museum of JFK, his family, the history of America and its politics of that era. $12 per adult and worth every cent. The concept of the museum is spot on for visitors. Modern architecture with good vista. The exhibition... more

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5 of 5 stars
Mole Valley
26 Aug 2009

We were en route for Boston Airport and had a few hours to kill. Our time was not wasted as we found a gem of an interesting attraction with free parking. We were just in time to join a free group tour, and we were delightfully informed by our Guide who described the main exhibits in such a way as... more

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5 of 5 stars
casandra582
19 Jul 2009

I visited the museum a week ago and fell in love. The exhibits are wonderful and I found the speech writing exhibit inspiring. The views of the Boston skyline from museum were absolutely gorgeous. I would also like to add that there was no charge for my admission to the museum since I am active duty military. I also found... more

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4 of 5 stars
Findlay, Ohio
14 Apr 2009

Our family toured the JFK Presidential Library and Museum during our recent visit to New England, It was easy to find just by following the signs from northbound I-93, the parking was ample (and free), and the building and the views of the Harbor were spectacular. The Museum does a nice job chronicling the life of Kennedy, starting with a... more

12 Mar 2009

Spent almost two hours looking at all the displays. I enjoyed seeing the old artifacts from the President's campaign days. The staff was helpful, and the gift shop was nice too. This is a great place for children to learn about history, as well as adults. I was very pleased they allowed photography, as so many museums now do not... more

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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library Address

Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
Tel: 617 514 1600