John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
8 expert reviews
“A gleaming horizontal mass, ranking as one of the country's leading cultural institutions, this "living memorial" to the 35th US president is home to the National Symphony Orchestra.”
– Michelin Guide
"Located on the Potomac River next to the Watergate complex, Washington's premier performing arts venue (dedicated to arts advocate JFK) has nine stages."
"Opened in 1971, the Kennedy Center is both the national performing arts center and a memorial to John F. Kennedy." Full review
"Opened in September 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts serves as a memorial to the former president and is dedicated to fulfilling his commitment to the arts." Full review
"Festooned with decorative gifts from many nations and some wonderful 20th-century works of art, "Ken Cen" is as much a spectacle as the shows it presents." Full review
"The nation’s stage (and memorial to President John F. Kennedy) offers performances in the Opera House, Concert Hall, Eisenhower and Terrace theaters plus the Family Theater and Theater Lab. " Full review
7.0
"Many travelers highly recommend a visit to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, built and named for America's beloved Camelot president. The Kennedy Center houses the..." Full review
"Home to performances of all kinds, including theater, dance, music, art, and more, there is sure to be something on the calendar almost any time of year"
Washington, D.C. Travel Guide
March 1, 2021