Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

January 2, 1960

JFK ENTERS THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Senator Kennedy announces his candidacy for President of the United States.

Listen to an excerpt from the oral history interview with Jacques Lowe, the Kennedys' personal photographer for many years, by clicking "Find out more."

Image: Kennedy's presidential campaign button features his face on a background of red, white and blue stripes.

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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!

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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.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Now on view in the Seventh Floor Gallery, this exhibition showcases original 1963 crayon drawings alongside a short film by Richard Snodgrass, A Child’s Eyes: November 22, 1963.

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Blue Star Museum Program

Free admission for active-duty military personnel and their families. Saturday, May 17, 2025 through Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Colorful Memories, November 22 Through a Child's Eyes features original 1963 artwork illustrating how young children perceived the assassination.

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Gallery Talks, Fridays at 1 p.m.

Join Museum staff members on the seventh floor each week for a fifteen-minute gallery talk about the history of the Museum, the assassination and aftermath.

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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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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.

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