The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor MuseumThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Museum, located within the former Texas School Book Depository building, chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Plan your visit today!

VISITING THE MUSEUM

The main exhibit, John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation, is on the Sixth Floor. Special exhibits and public programs are presented on the seventh floor.

60 YEARS LATER

To commemorate the 60^th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Museum is planning a compelling series of programs and events, as well as a special exhibition—Two Days in Texas.

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‘JFK Was Here’ Banners

An installation utilizing historic photographs from the Museum’s collections, following the motorcade route.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Two Days in Texas is a special exhibition revisiting President Kennedy’s 1963 trip to Texas through eyewitness accounts and his own words.

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Browse the Collections

The Museum’s collections include items related to the assassination of President Kennedy, the legacy of the Kennedy presidency, and the culture of the 1960s.

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Become a Member

Members enjoy the best of the Museum! You can join today for as little as $8.33 a month (with a 12-month commitment).

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Dealey Plaza Interactive Guide

Explore the history of Dealey Plaza, both before and after the assassination, with this interactive guide.

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THE SIXTH FLOOR

The sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository was the primary crime scene for the assassination. Visitors will see historic images, news footage, artifacts and original evidentiary areas.

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EDUCATION

Our education efforts advance the Museum’s commitment to outreach, engagement and learning by a diverse public, and fulfill a responsibility to empower students, teachers and others in the community.