
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
An I.M. Pei–designed waterfront museum overlooking Boston Harbor, tracing JFK’s life, presidency, and legacy.
- Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 17:00
- Youths ages 17 and under are always free. Special community days offer free admission to all visitors.
- Columbia Point
- 4.7 (1243 reviews)
Description




Set across a ten-acre park on Columbia Point, the museum anchors its galleries with historical collections and archival film. A screening in the theater presents a mini documentary detailing JFK’s life and his actions during the Cuban Missile Crisis, while displays near the exit include a presidential pets exhibit. The flow finishes at a spacious glass pavilion overlooking the water, giving visitors a place to sit and reflect after walking through the exhibits.
Good to know
Free JFK/UMass shuttle