The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor MuseumThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Museum, located within the former Texas School Book Depository building, chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Plan your visit today!

VISITING THE MUSEUM

The main exhibit, John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation, is on the sixth floor. Special exhibits and public programs are presented on the seventh floor.

SPECIAL INSTALLATION

Visit the seventh floor and view a special installation of River of Time, a work of art created by artist Pamela H. Nelson November 6 – December 15, 2024.

HAPPENING NOW

Two-Night Anniversary Event

To commemorate the 61st anniversary of the Kennedy assassination, in conjunction with the seventh-floor art installation River of Time, the Museum welcomes guest speakers Dr. James Pennebaker and Dr. Toni Glover for a two-night event that examines the traumatic impact of the assassination.

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A Conversation with Marc Selverstone

What were JFK’s intentions for Vietnam? A new and surprising response to a famously unanswerable question.

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Culture Pass Dallas

Experience everything Dallas has to offer– including a visit to the Sixth Floor Museum.

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Preserve History for Future Generations

President Kennedy’s influence remains with us today – in personal courage and leadership, volunteerism, civil rights, science and space exploration and popular culture. Stand beside us in preserving history through making your year-end gift today.

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Browse the Collections

The Museum’s collections include items related to the assassination of President Kennedy, the legacy of the Kennedy presidency, and the culture of the 1960s.

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Become a Member

Members enjoy the best of the Museum! You can join today for as little as $8.33 a month (with a 12-month commitment).

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EDUCATION

Our education efforts advance the Museum’s commitment to outreach, engagement and learning by a diverse public, and fulfill a responsibility to empower students, teachers and others in the community.