Plan Your Visit
Since 1989, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has welcomed more than 6 million visitors from around the world—people of all ages seeking information and understanding about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.
Hours and Contact Information
Open every day except Thanksgiving
and Christmas
Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
Phone: 214-747-6660
Fax: 214-747-6662
E-mail: jfk@jfk.org
Directions and Parking
The Museum is housed on the sixth and seventh floors of the former Texas School Book Depository, known today as the Dallas County Administration Building. The address is 411 Elm at Houston streets, in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas.
Visitor parking is conveniently located adjacent to the Museum; the cost is $5 daily. Parking for large vehicles such as RVs and buses may be found on Houston Street, two blocks north of the Museum.
Public transportation includes DART light rail and the Trinity Railway Express. Rail services from Union Station and the West End Station (light rail only) are a short walk from the Museum.
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Admission
Adult—$13.50 U.S.
Senior (Ages 65+)—$12.50 U.S.
Youth (Ages 6-18)—$12.50 U.S.
Children (Ages 0-5)—Free or
$3.50 U.S. with audio guide
Admission price includes audio guide.
The Museum accepts cash, checks, traveler's checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
Effective January 31, 2007, the Museum will accept complimentary tickets only with valid expiration dates. Tickets without expiration dates or with expired dates will no longer be accepted.
Audio Guides
Narrated by Pierce Allman, the first reporter to broadcast from the Texas School Book Depository on November 22, 1963, the audio guide provides a thorough explanation of and directions through the permanent exhibition on the sixth floor. The guide features excerpts of historic radio broadcasts and the voices of reporters, police officers and witnesses to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Individual audio guides are available in seven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. A youth version is available in English.
Cell Phone Walking Tour
Use your cell phone to learn more about Dealey Plaza and other nearby historic sites. Available only at the museum, the new Dealey Plaza Cell Phone Walking Tour features a narrated guide and map. The tour may be purchased for $2.50 with museum admission or $5 if bought separately. Click here for more information.
Accessibility
The Museum is accessible to wheelchair users and others with special needs. An accessible entrance is located at the northwest corner of the Museum. Wheelchairs are located in the Visitors Center and are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. A transcript of the audio guides is available for hearing-impaired visitors. Videos in the permanent exhibit are captioned.
School and Group Visits
A group is considered to be 20 or more people. Tour company escorts and drivers are always admitted free of charge, regardless of the group size.
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Teachers may access lesson plans and other resources in the Education section of this site.
Museum Courtesy
To ensure a quality experience for all visitors, no photography or videotaping is allowed. Food, beverages and the use of cell phones and pagers are prohibited in the galleries. The Museum is a nonsmoking environment.
Nearby Shopping and Dining
In addition to the Museum Store, visitors can find numerous restaurants and shops in the West End Historic District, Victory, and Main Street areas. Visit the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information.
