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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
617 514 1600
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Ranked #9 of 194 attractions in Boston
Type: History Museums, Libraries, Speciality Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to... more » Owner description: Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline. « less
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I was there with my fiancee in 2010, so this is well overdue. However, I just wanted to share this because whenever we talk about our trip to Boston this ALWAYS is the first thing to come up. Our only regret to this day is that we didn't spend more time there. I found it completely fascinating and as someone... More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Easy to get to if you don't mind a bit of public transport as its way out of town, just a tube and a bus change away through a University campus stands this initially just great piece of architecture (from IM Pei). The museum is great, for a foreigner (such as myself) the first half is as much about the... More

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Albany New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We never really thought about going here, but it was raining and said, what the heck. We took the guided tour - I think that's a good idea if you can catch one. The only problem though is that the docent is competing with the sound from the many videos throughout the museum. What I did like is that its... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The museum is right on the water. The view is beautiful! I was so happy we included a stop here on our trip. The museum was excellent, we spent over two hours viewing the exhibits. Museum volunteers were knowledgable and helpful.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Like him or loathe him - What a legacy! The total concept is beautifully and intelligently put together.

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Alloa, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Great access using red train and free regular bus out to the museum. The museum concentrates celebrating his life achievements rather than the minute by minute examination of that fateful day. It is a great educational resources and at a price point of $12 is not overly prohibitive for a family visit. School trips were using it the day I... More

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Fl.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

If you are a Kennedy fan you will love this Museum and Library. It begins with an enlightening film and then you are on your own. You will enjoy the legacy of this outstanding family. The museum is on the bay looking back at Boston,light and airy. Lots of places to sit down and rest. They have many special exhibitions... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Situated in a beautiful place on the bay with a view back to Boston. Easy to get to on the Red Line with a regular shuttle bus from KFK/Mass subway station. The exhibitions give you a vivid insight into one of the very interesting periods in the post war world. We were lucky because there is a special exhibition relating... More

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orlando
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Easy access from the T and then free shuttle to UMass campus and drop off right at library. Designed by I.M.Pei so the building itself is a work of art. Good mix of presidential artifacts and films to give you a full picture of this very short presidency. Cafe is good for a quick bite; there are no restaurants nearby.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

was brought here by a good friend and one of the sponsors of the project and was given access to parts not open to general public. Would loved to have spent more time here but only had limited time on our last day. Very well laid out and informative . great to look back on the lives of the Kennedys.... More

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