Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor museum provides an in-depth analysis of the context surrounding the Kennedy presidency, assassination, and aftermath, far more than I expected prior to entry. It starts chronologically, with important and fascinating cultural artifacts and information which contextualizes the zeitgeist of the mid-20th century. It then takes you through the defining moments of the short Kennedy Presidency, good and bad, and does not fail to tell of the popularity and unpopularity of the administration. Then, an extraordinarily detailed archive of photos, videos, and testimonies of the fateful moment. I was engrossed in every photo, caption, and description, all of which was well-curated and well-written for any audience to understand. The museum even covers the conspiracy theories that immediately developed, including interesting stats on the American Population's general views of the events, and widespread skepticism toward its government and the commissions employed to provide answers. The Sixth Floor museum is a must-see for any American and visitor to dive into this pivotal moment in this country's history and culture. It's a bit pricey, but the value is in the information and wonderful artifacts that tell the story of life in the nuclear age. You're unable to re-enter upon leaving, so be sure to come in ready to read, learn, and stay for a while.

This museum is a must see while you are in Dallas and is within a reasonable walking distance to many other fine attractions. You will find a commercial parking lot adjacent to the building. However, I recommend exploring parking apps to see if you can find a parking deal. I found a great deal on one of the apps, $6 for 24 hours. You must purchase a timed ticket to get entry into the museum. I had to wait 40 minutes after purchasing my ticket to enter. The line to enter actually forms outside the building. You are allowed into the building and put in a que at your scheduled time. From there guests are metered to the elevator, where they are taken to the infamous 6th floor.The bulk of the museum exhibits are on the 6th floor where Lee Harvey Oswald is said to have shot President John F. Kennedy from. The museum is well done and some exhibits that you will find there include: JFK's Presidential campaign, his early life, JFK's visit to Texas, conspiracy theories, JFK's assassination timeline, Lee Harvey Oswald timeline, media coverage, and JFK's legacy. The museum has a small theater that plays a movie about the assassinations. The window that Lee Harvey Oswald was supposed to have shot JFK from is blocked off and set up similar to how it was when he shot the president. You can however get a view of the street from the window beside that one. They also have monitors with computer simulations that show the route that was taken by the JFK motorcade on that fateful day.The museum use to have headsets available to walk you through the museum, but that was not an option during my visit. It was 100% self-guided.You can take stairs up to the next level which has some restrooms, a a mock news room. There is also a huge empty space, with more windows to look out of and gives you a pretty nice view of Dealey Plaza. It looks like it could be used to host special events. Of course you will find a gift shop on the 1st floor, where you exit. They have light snacks, puzzles, hats, shirts, magnets, toys and NASA/space stuff.This is a must visit when in Dallas and I spent about an hour here. This is a self-guided tour and I will admit that it was really packed when I was there, especially near the front, but my visit was during a school break. You need to couple this visit with a stroll of Dealey Plaza, where it all unfolded. They have markers for key locations out there. Anyway, this is a must visit while in Dallas. I highly recommend checking this piece a history out.

We really enjoyed our experience here. There's plenty to see. Learning about the JFK assasination was interesting as so many protocols have changed since then. I've also heard stories from my Mom about it. This place is on one floor of the building and everything is pretty close together. It wasn't too crowded when we visited, but I could see it getting packed in the summer.You'll learn some interesting things about this historical event, but plan to do something fun after this outing.

I was on the fence about wanting to come here. Admission is $25. Lots of reading and lots of people blocking the signs to read. It was hard to follow in an order as it talked about JFK's arrival to Dallas and afterwards after the assassination. There is the windows where Lee Harvey Oswald lay in wait to shoot JFK surrounded by book boxes. There is a video of the motorcade and all. Forensics at that time were really good. The lady at the front desk called everyone sugar, which was sweet. Some nerve to ask for donations when you pay $25 to get in. Review 7 in 2025.

This was a great place to visit with lots of historical artifacts and some history on what the era of the times were like in the world. I couldn't have been more impressed on how thoughtful all the items curated were fun to see. I would definitely recommend getting tickets a head of time and take your time as you walk through the exhibits. I don't know if it's something you do multiple times but it's definitely something you do at least once!

If you're a history buff, this is a must visit. Very ominous, but very informative of what America was like during the JFK era. After seeing and reading some of the artifacts in this museum, it really makes it in hindsight a preventable incident, such as the newspaper publication of the President's tour and the entire car lineup and exactly who is in which car.The tour is about $25, with a discount if you buy ahead of time online. Although they're ticketed in 30 minute time slots, there's not really a time limit on how long you can spend in the museum. Make sure to check out the spot where the scene of the crime happened. Just don't run out in the street and become the 2nd person to die in the same exact spot.

If you are a history buff or not this museum is more than meets the eye. Yea you can step outside to the grassy knoll and see where the horrific assassination of JFK happened. Inside you walk through history a sad history but powerful and a reminder that despite evil, love will prevail. You feel the pain of the First Lady as you walk through the timeline of the Kennedy's trip to Dallas. Though Dallas is not my fav city if you are here this is a must visit and the location will take you to a few good places to eat and buy souvenirs.

Highly recommend! The museum takes you through a journey and narrative of Kennedy's life, family, presidency, and of course the focus is on his assassination, the aftermath, conspiracy theories, and everything else surrounding that time. Reasonably priced, well paced with a good mix of video coverage, things to read, photos, etc. It took about an hour and a half to get through and I read through almost everything. It's not so overwhelming where it feels like it will take many hours to get through but it's still comprehensive and feels sufficient. The views are beautiful as well.

I have been 3 times to this museum. I am a fan. We cannot deny the significance of the event and having this artifact is a learning opportunity. TBH at first I was confused by the photo layout until I understood how the museum is designed to tell a story that leads to the events as you walk through it and culminate in looking out the window. For me it felt very emotional. It goes on to provide the aftermath and resolution as well. It is detailed and well supported for a neutral perspective including some artifacts. You then have the option to explore the plaza as well. Parking is on site. You also have access to several other nearby historical amenities such as the Holocaust Museum and Red Building. We enjoy bringing guests here and I never tire of revisiting this exhibit.

I love history and I've had a fascination with the JFK assassination since high school. I first visited the Sixth Floor Museum with my mom when I was 15. On a recent trip to Dallas, I had a desire to go back and visit because I couldn't remember much about the museum. I recently listened to the "Who Killed JFK" podcast (excellent btw) so I was curious to re-visit the museum with a different perspective. Parking is located behind the building and costs $10. We were able to walk in and purchase tickets on a Saturday afternoon without any issues. We didn't receive any sort of informational brochure at the front desk which was a little surprising. Since it was a Saturday, the museum was pretty crowded and it definitely tested my patience when I was trying see some of the exhibits. The museum is simplistic. There's a brief history of the Kennedy family, the 1964 campaign, the assassination, and the aftermath. There's an interactive screen along the windows facing Dealey Plaza where you can explore the motorcade and see photos of how the plaza looked in the '60s. Reading the original wire teletype transcript from a United Press International (UPI) reporter was fascinating. It's amazing how much technology has advanced with the transmission of news and information. Some items like the rifle traced to Oswald and Zapruder's camera are identical models. The original rifle and camera are at the National Archives. Even the display of book boxes have been recreated based on photographs. It was a little disappointing to learn that these items were not the original, but it's understandable as all assassination records are kept at the Archives. There's a temporary exhibit on the 7th floor called "Two Days in Texas" to commemorate the 60th anniversary. It's on display through June 16, 2024. I really enjoyed this exhibit. I knew JFK and LBJ were campaigning in TX and had visited Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas, but I was unaware that the tour started in San Antonio and was to end in Austin later that day after his stop in Dallas. When I visited the museum years ago, I recall that the museum's position was that Oswald was the lone assassin. Now the curators have updated the museum's position to acknowledge the skepticism that many people have with the Warren Report findings. There are so many podcasts and documentaries about the assassination and theories on who was involved, so I'm glad that they have acknowledged this. It's been 60 years since that fateful day and many of the people who were there are no longer with us. We may never know all of the details. The museum was a bit underwhelming for me this time around. Nevertheless, I think it's still worth visiting because this is a unique opportunity to explore a building that was involved in one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history.