About the Museum

Mission: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy; interprets the Dealey Plaza National Historical Landmark District and the
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza; and presents contemporary culture within the context of presidential history.

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Exhibits

Examine the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy through artifacts, photographs, documentary films, areas where evidence was found, eyewitness accounts and interactive educational programming on both the sixth and seventh floors.

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Collections

Explore history through one of the world's most significant repositories of original photographs, film and video footage, documents and artifacts related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy—a continually growing, multifaceted collection of approximately 40,000 items.

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Plan Your Visit

Planning your visit?

Click here to find out why millions of guests from around the world have come to the Museum since it opened in 1989. 


Reading Room

Want to investigate further?

Click here for details about the Reading Room, a place to explore the Museum's collection of photos, videos, documents and more!


Dealey Plaza Cell Phone Walking Tour

Can't put your cell phone down?

Click here to learn about the Dealey Plaza Cell Phone Walking Tour, a narrated guide of important assassination-related sites.