Since the Kennedy Library first opened in October 1979, more than five million people from throughout the world have visited the Museum. One of Boston's most popular tourist attractions, the Museum offers visitors an opportunity to step back into the recreated world of the early 1960s and experience first hand the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy. In 25 dramatic exhibits, including three theaters and period settings, visitors are inspired by the stirring eloquence of John F. Kennedy and by the grace of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. From I.M. Pei's magnificent architectural achievement, guests enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Boston Harbor and the city's skyline. The Kennedy Library is open daily from 9-5.
Parking is free.
Take T Red line to JFK stop. Children 12 and under are admitted free. The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is a presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration and supported, in part, by the Kennedy Library Foundation, a non-profit organization.