The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
16 expert reviews
“The former schoolbook depository, which allegedly served as the perch for Lee Harvey Oswald’s shooting of President John F. Kennedy, has been transformed into a fascinating, in-depth museum.”
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"History doesn't get much more vivid than this high-quality, nonexploitative museum exploring the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963."
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"Rather than downplay the events that sent the city reeling in 1963, Dallas gives visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the shooting in this fascinating and memorable museum." Full review
"The famed and former Texas School Book Depository is a must-visit at least once for any visitor to Dallas." Full review
"Thorough and mesmerizing, the museum takes guests through JFK's life, assassination, and legacy through the use of different media." Full review
3 Stars
"On November 22, 1963, alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald fired shots at President John F. Kennedy from this level of the former Texas School Book Depository building." Full review
"Visiting Dallas means noting the tragedy of November 22, 1963. Stroll the green area at Dealey Plaza where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated; tour the museum in the Texas School..." Full review
"Exhibits explore the life and legacy of JFK, offering context of the politics of the early '60s and the importance of Kennedy's Texas visit." Full review
3 Stars
"Today the 835m2 of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza holds a tribute to Kennedy, covering his life, career and death. " Full review
" covers the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy and is one of the state’s most visited historic sites.
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"Poke through 40,000 artifacts and stand at the exact window Oswald fired from, then head to the grassy knoll below to make up your own mind over the “second shooter.” " Full review