The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
One of Texas’ most visited historic sites, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. The Museum is in the former Texas School Book Depository building, where evidence of a sniper was found after the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Much of the exhibit space looks as it appeared in the 1960s. Highlights include a sniper’s perch, the FBI model used by the Warren Commission, an original teletype machine that first transmitted news of the president’s death, Oswald’s wedding ring, historic films, photos and more. An interactive display overlooks Dealey Plaza. Admission includes an audio guide, available in eight languages including ASL. The museum is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. RECOMMENDED: Buy timed-entry tickets in advance at jfk.org. The most convenient paid parking is adjacent to the building; stay in the far right lane of Elm Street to enter the parking lot.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • yumm2011
    New York City, New York297 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must-see in Dallas
    The museum is very informative and thought provoking. Seeing the scene of assassination on the 6th floor replicated exactly was poignant. Later went outside to stand by Grassy Knoll and took it all in.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written September 12, 2023
  • ywurry
    Dewsbury, United Kingdom782 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating, interesting and though provoking
    One of the main reasons we visited Dallas and I didn’t really know what to expect. We booked to arrive at 2:30 thinking this would be enough time and for the main section it was, but there was a further area with video which we only managed to watch part of before it all closed. It is giving the tail of what is alleged to have happened, although still has a number of questions and leaves many conspiracy theory doors open. I am not convinced it is the true story but certainly is plausible. I would love to go back again now I’ve had time to think about what was said and the layout. There has been a recent news story from a secret service agent after 60 years which brings some doubt on the lone shooter theory and this may not be the end of the story Well worth a few hours visit
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 16, 2023
  • Captain L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Must-See Historical Experience
    If you are planning a visit to Dallas, you need to include a tour of The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The exhibits are well organized, very informative, and fascinating. If you have any interest in the history of the events surrounding the JFK assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, you must visit this place as well as the area around Dealey Plaza itself. Of course, perhaps the highlight of the visit is viewing the sniper's nest at the corner window - this must be done at a slight distance as the area is plexi-glassed off (you can go to the seventh floor where a documentary video is shown but also to position oneself at the corner window above that of the sniper's nest to get a good idea of the view the assassin had). Parking is very convenient adjacent to the The Sixth Floor Museum building and the rates are very reasonable. The staff are pleasant and helpful.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 18, 2023
  • Ken C
    Paris, Texas19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    WOW!
    WOW is how I feel. I have visited many sites that have Historical value, this being another one. This has been on my Living List for some time. The layout along with the presentation is very good. You can buy tickets online or in the slower times right at the Museum. There is a parking lot close by for a fee.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 25, 2023
  • Lentara71
    Houston, Texas140 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A glimpse into American history.
    This is a must for history buffs and school aged children who are familiar with American history. Being at the location where this event happened definitely brings an appreciation and understanding of the event and the background time it happened. Everything about the time in American history, before the incident, the incident itself, and the events immediately after the incident are in much detail. I read everything as it was quite interesting. Once you get your timed entry ticket, you take an elevator to the 6th floor of the building. The exhibit flows in one direction. There are special exhibits up one flight of stairs on the 7th floor. In my case, the special exhibits were several films that went into more detail. Bathrooms are ONLY on the 7th floor. After you finish, you take the elevator back to ground level, where the gift shop is.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 30, 2023
  • Michael H
    Elk River, Minnesota1,766 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Museum and a better experience by buy your tickets on line
    We were able to take a few hours away from conference to visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to learn about the historical tragic day of JFK's assassination. Excellent Museum. Highly recommend to purchase your tickets on line to guarantee your admission.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled on business
    Written October 12, 2023
  • wren52681
    Gaithersburg, Maryland374 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum
    Never really knew many details of the killing of JFK because it was before my time, however, this museum really has a lot of historical information. After leaving this museum, it has sparked my interest to do more research on the assassination of JFK. While it was informative it was very somber as well.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 14, 2023
  • Steff A
    Las Vegas, Nevada1,665 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A definite must visit if you're in the Dallas area.
    I've been to this museum twice and I've had a blast both times. This self guided tour of the Book Depository is where Lee Harvey Oswald perched to assassinate President John F Kennedy. All the exhibits and displays were informative and in chronological order which made for an entertaining experience. You learned about President Kennedy, his family and his journey to becoming President of the United States. Shortly after, is the detailed narrative of what occurred prior, up to and after the unfortunate assassination. The forensics video breakdown and the miniature scaled model of Dealey Plaza were my favorite parts of this Museum. This is a definite must visit if in the Dallas area. I'd schedule about 1.5-2 hours to tour and explore the museum to take it all in. At the end, there's a pretty cool gift shop to pick up some souvenirs. Enjoy!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 15, 2023
  • ktbeenthere2015
    New York City, New York270 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A routine glimpse at a unique event
    Having visited Dallas for 20 years and walking around Dealey Plaza numerous times, I finally stopped in the museum. I had general knowledge of the assassination, but wanted a more personal experience of the site. I concur with many critical feedback stated: the museum is pricey when parking is added; most displays are boards with reading and the lines of visitors to read pile up; an old style of museum with no interactive displays; the video shown is almost archaic, very flat; no place to rest if you have foot problems (until the end); staff were cranky - ticket clerk had zero social skills; the info on conspiracy theories could be enhanced given the persisting speculation. On the positive side, there is a good recreation of where Oswald was and there is an encompassing 3D reconstruction video. Also not to be missed are the teletype messages to/from news reporters to get off the wire so this news could have exclusive priority - you could feel the frustration of reporters with “get off the line!!” If you are in Dallas, it is a shame to miss, but when visiting realize in advance its ordinariness.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 24, 2023
  • Travelfromessex
    Romford, United Kingdom648 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very enjoyable
    As an overseas visitor this gave an excellent overview of events before, during and after the JFK assassination. It was fascinating to watch the footage while standing on the exact floor where the shots were fired from. Excellent book and souvenir shop on the ground floor as well. Can't really come to Dallas and not do this place.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 25, 2023
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mscj12
Colorado Springs, CO7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This was an excellent museum, documenting JFK's life. Very well done, photo's, audio, films, interactive monitors, looking down on the street that he was assassinated was a powerful, emotional experience, even tho it was before my time. Several conspiracy theories were displayed also. A huge part of American history, I would recommend every American see this museum.
Written February 1, 2020
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Keri B
Grimsby, Canada59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Solo
The Sixth Floor Museum is a must see for anyone visiting Dallas. The exhibit creates an amazing picture of the time period and evokes a lot of emotion. The exhibit is very detailed and you will be provided with a headset which includes an audio tour.

Give yourself about two hours to go through the museum and the grounds outside (the grassy knoll and pedestal where the Zapruder footage was filmed)

Be prepared for crowds. It might be better to visit on a weekday if you can. I went on a Saturday morning and it was already packed when I arrived at 10 am.

I suggest purchasing your admission ticket at the museum store across the street. I did and there was no line. There appeared to be a fairly long line to purchase tickets at the museum itself.
Written February 23, 2020
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Aprilforshee
Marietta, GA5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
Unless you just HAVE to go up to see where the alleged shooter allegedly shot from, then skip this museum. You're better off spending $18 and reading a book about it because that's exactly what the museum is. It's just a bunch of photos and signs to read.

Also, which was so strange, is that the security staff monitors this place like the crown jewels are on display or something.
Written April 19, 2021
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Barbara E
Pine Hall, NC51 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
My husband and I went with our young adult sons. We all enjoyed the tour and found it very interesting and informative. The audio self guided tour was great and really added to the experience. It was very crowded the day we went, so we spent a good bit of time waiting in lines (tickets, entry, museum displays). The organization of the exhibits was a little disorganized for handling crowds. There were videos to watch and listen to disbursed among the exhibits and this caused a delay in people being able to move through. Overall it was a good experience and I would highly recommend it.
Written January 4, 2020
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Delmar M
Sun Prairie, WI435 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Pay the money for the headphones and the playback device and follow the instructions on the player. This is an outstanding recreation of the shooters location and timeline of the shooting.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, a must for every trip to Dallas. We spent 2 hours reading cards and taking the tour.
Written March 1, 2020
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Cassandra F
San Antonio, TX31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
This museum is really well put together. The flow of the information follows a clear timeline and provide a ton of information. Plan to spend at least 2 hours here. They were practicing and enforcing physical distancing to the point that it was required that we buy our ticket prior to our visit online. However, once you got up to the actual exhibit they weren't enforcing physical distancing and a lot of people would congregate around the different information displays which was a little frustrating.
Written December 8, 2020
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no_444
Melbourne, Australia303 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Many attraction websites these days urge you to book online to secure a specific timed entry to avoid delays. If you are on a long road trip, being able to determine an exact date and time can be difficult. This was only one of 2 places we booked online for our entire trip, and I would recommend you doing this (albeit at an $1 per ticket extra cost). We visited at 10am on a Saturday morning and the lines for buying tickets were long, and then these people had to wait around for their allotted timed entry. Visit time = at least 1.5 to 2 hours.
Written May 18, 2023
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MorganK
Clarksville, TN9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
A must when visiting Dallas, if only for historical significance. Plan for about an hour and half (not including wait time). Order tickets online if possible, as the lines are long, and can sell out by late morning or early afternoon for the whole day. Inside can be crowded, and difficult to read some of the information (especially in alcove areas).
Written January 2, 2020
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MelissaWP
Shorewood, IL510 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
We spent 2.5 hours here on a Thursday from 10:30 to 1:00. We were surprised that we had to pay $10 for parking given there is already an admission price for the museum. We had purchased our tickets in advance of the trip so we simply showed them to the employee on my phone and skipped the line. It was actually very crowded when we arrived to the point of being somewhat uncomfortable and having to stand around with 10-12 others while reading or looking at something, but after about an hour the crowd thinned and it was much more comfortable and manageable. Our overall impression of this museum is that it was very informative and well organized. We then spent 20 minutes wandering outside.
Written September 18, 2022
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Michael W
9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
Very informative museum that did a good job covering the events of the JFK assassination as well as the general culture at the time. Tour is primarily audio, and included with entrance price. Only negative was the museum was very crowded, made it difficult to get close enough to see/read about some of the artifacts and exhibits.
Written January 5, 2020
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