The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
History museum · West End ·
Museum documents JFK assassination history and legacy.
Museum documents JFK assassination history and legacy.
"A modern metropolis in north Texas, known for its cultural activities and historical significance in the oil and cotton industries."
"A museum that documents the history surrounding the JFK assassination and functions as a major tourist anchor for the district, generating steady out-of-town visitation that supports nearby restaurants and attractions." - Diana Spechler
"When I’m in Dallas, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a key cultural stop for its historical exhibits tied to a pivotal moment in U.S. history." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set in the infamous Texas School Book Depository building, the museum covers the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy and is one of the state’s most visited historic sites. Explore the story from every angle at the impressive Sixth Floor Museum, housed in the infamous book depository from where Lee Harvey Oswald’s shots ricocheted on November 22, 1963. Poke through 40,000 artifacts and stand at the exact window where Oswald fired from, then head down to the grassy knoll to make up your own mind about the existence of a ‘second shooter.’ Afterwards, board the JFK Trolley Tour to visit other key sites first hand, including the Texas Theatre, the art-deco cinema where Oswald was finally apprehended by police." - Priya Krishna, Jonathan Thompson
"Zoom out. What’s this place all about? Set in the infamous School Book Depository building, the Sixth Floor Museum covers the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, including his untimely death, and is one of the state’s most visited historic sites. What will you find in the museum? The main permanent exhibition, "John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation," begins by outlining the major political and social movements of the 1960s before diving into Kennedy’s presidency. The timeline culminates with Nov. 22, 1963, the day at Kennedy was shot in Dallas’s Dealey Plaza. The exhibition space hasn’t changed much since the 1960s and contains artifacts like a sniper’s perch, the FBI model used by the Warren Commission, and personal effects belonging to the alleged shooter, Lee Harvey Oswald. Who is it most appropriate for? Because of the content of the museum, it's best for adult history buffs. The subject matter and presentation is likely going to be beyond the comprehension of most children. How easy is it to navigate? A visit takes a little more than two hours, but there are benches throughout the exhibits for those who can't stand for that length of time. If we need a bit more guidance through the museum, have they got us covered? Admission includes an audio tour that's available in eight languages and one available in ASL." - Laura Ratliff
