We loved this impressive museum dedicated to Kennedy for both its architecture and its contents. The museum tells the story of JKF’s early life, rise to politics and service as America’s 35th president. There are interactive displays, re-creations of rooms in the White House and decent food outlets too. We thought it was absolutely fascinating and well worth the ride to get to Columbia Point. On clear days, there are some terrific views of the harbour. Take the MBTA Red line to JFK/UMASS Station and catch the free shuttle bus. This is an extract from our free Boston City Guide.
The impressive atrium at the JFK Library & Museum
Your visit will begin with an introductory film in a specially constructed theatre, which uses JFK’s own words and vintage footage to tell his story. Afterwards, you exit into the main museum area and follow the story of the election in 1960 before seeing re-creations of the Oval Office and the Attorney General’s office, displays about the First Lady and the Kennedy family. You then enter the gift shop and atrium/pavilion. We really enjoyed our visit and learnt a lot about JFK along the way. We did feel that it was a somewhat sanitised view of Kennedy though and some of the allegations levelled against him, were not even mentioned.
The museum is open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm with the exception of New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The last introductory film of the day is at 3.55 pm. Adult admission is $12 (2010 prices).
Part of the Election Display at the JFK Library & Museum, Boston
LOCATION & CONTACT
Address: The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125, United States.
Tel: +1 866 JFK 1960 or +1 67 514 1600
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