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

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