About
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza sits on the sixth floor of the former Texas School Book Depository, at 411 Elm Street in downtown Dallas, Texas. It is also known as the JFK Museum.
What the museum covers
The museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Its exhibits examine the assassination and the impact it had on history, placing the events of that day within the wider story of his life and presidency.
The visit
Because the museum occupies the building itself, a visit is closely tied to its place. Visitors stand in the same building from which the events of November 1963 are examined, and the setting shapes how the material is experienced. It is a serious, reflective kind of visit, best suited to those interested in American history and in the period it documents.
Around the museum
- Dealey Plaza is the open square directly alongside the building, and is part of the same historic site.
- Downtown Dallas surrounds the museum, with other attractions, restaurants and hotels within walking distance of the plaza.
To check current arrangements before you go, you can call the museum at +1-214-747-6660.