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John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library And Museum

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If you weren't old enough to remember where you were when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, the John F. Kennedy Library recreates Kennedy's world and the early 1960s for you. Period settings from the White House, 25 multimedia exhibits, and various special events breathe life into the days of "Camelot." And thanks to film, video, and sound recordings, visitors can hear about John F. Kennedy's career, challenges, and commitment in his own words.

Dedicated in 1979, the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library and Museum is one of 10 presidential libraries managed by the National Archives and Records Administration. This memorial to our 35th president sits on a 10-acre waterfront site on Columbia Point in the Dorchester section of Boston, where Kennedy's mother, Rose Fitzgerald, grew up.

The library includes 180,000 still photographs, 1,000 audio tapes, 70,000 volumes of printed material, and 6 million feet of film and videotape. A 110-foot-high glass pavilion houses a 26x45-foot American flag, as well as a replica of the prestigious Profile in Courage Award. Ongoing exhibitions showcase First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, John Glenn and the space race, and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

The library might seem an unlikely repository for Ernest Hemingway papers and mementos, but in 1980, Patrick Hemingway and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dedicated the Hemingway Room in the newly opened library. The room includes the American novelist's antelope head from a 1933 safari, photos of three generations of Hemingways, a fireplace, large desks, and comfortable chairs.

Location
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library and Museum is located off Morrissey Boulevard on Columbia Point, close to Route I-93 and next to the UMass Boston campus. Parking at the library is free. A free shuttle service runs from the JFK/UMass T Stop on the Red Line to the facility. The shuttle buses, marked "JFK," run every 20 minutes between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Hours of operation
The JFK Library and Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Hours for the Research Room are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on weekdays, except for Federal holidays.

Admission

Adults	$8
Senior citizens	$6
Children age 13-17	$4
Children under age 12	Free

This attraction participates in the CityPass discount program, which provides access to six popular Boston attractions for $30.25 (adults) and $18.50 (children, ages 3-17). CityPass booklets can be purchased at participating attraction locations or at the CityPass Web site.

Contact information

• Call (617) 929-4500, toll-free (877) 616-4599, or TTY (617) 929-1221.
• E-mail kennedy.library@nara.gov.

Disabled access
The facility is disabled accessible, and wheelchairs are available at the Information Desk. For the deaf or hard of hearing, video presentations are close-captioned. Additionally, American Sign Language interpretation is available by contacting the library prior to your visit.

Additional information
Visit the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.