The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

This museum is full of facts, artifacts, and videos about JFK's assassination. The amount of information can be overwhelming because almost all of it is reading. The tour that I was on was extremely crowded so it made reading all of the information impossible. The area with the snipers nest is completely enclosed in glass to protect the exhibit. Because this is a self-guided tour you can spend as little or as much time as you want. There is an exhibit on the 7th floor that covers what was happening in the news rooms on that day. There are some interesting artifacts there, including some of the actual notebooks that were used by reporters. Tickets at the time of my visit ranged from $20 to $24 and children 0 - 5 get in free. The tours are launched every half hour. They open at 10 am and the last scheduled tour starts at 3:30 pm. Your tour ends in the gift shop so be prepared for that. The good thing is, you don't have to shop if you don't want to, you can just exit through the doors behind the cash registers. They have restrooms available and they were clean and well stocked. The staff are not friendly or welcoming.

This museum is located in the former Texas School Book Depository building, which gives it an immediate sense of historical weight. It’s on the very floor where Lee Harvey Oswald is believed to have taken the shots that assassinated John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Being in that space makes the experience feel especially powerful and reflective. The museum itself is incredibly informative, walking you through the events of that tragic day in a detailed and thoughtful way. It covers not just the timeline, but also the context, investigations, and impact that followed. One of the most striking parts is seeing the viewpoint from where Oswald took the shots—it really puts things into perspective in a way that’s hard to grasp otherwise. Overall, it’s a well-done and meaningful museum experience. If you’re interested in history, especially surrounding this pivotal moment, I would definitely recommend checking it out.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is an incredibly moving and well-curated museum. The exhibits are informative, thoughtfully presented, and provide a deep insight into the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, as well as the events of November 22, 1963. The audio tour is excellent and adds so much context to the experience. I highly recommend buying tickets in advance, as it can get busy. A must-visit for anyone interested in American history when visiting Dallas.

This museum does an excellent job of setting the scene and providing context of the times leading up to the moment in time this place became a key character in America's history. The in person experience is quite sobering. They've also done a great job at conveying the immediate aftermath and highlighting how this country was forever changed by the event that took place here.

It was very cool! The museum had 2 floors to explore, and it covered basically everything that had happened. I will say, it was a bit crowded and I wish they did veteran discounts on tickets, but it was very amazing. Tons of cool info I didnt know until I came here. You walk around by yourself, so it isn't in a group which I enjoyed.

Ive been to the 6th floor 3 or 4 times now but this time was a bit different. There was no audio tour available which made experience so much less enjoyable. Everything now must be read which is fine, but there is so much reading and it all seems haphazardly placed so that you aren't quite sure where to start. Some of the captions to the pics are pretty small so you have to get up close to read. This puts people in the way of others when trying when trying to read other captions or stories. The number of people allowed on the floor makes it even more difficult to read because they seem to gather in groups up really close to each exhibit. The tour took roughly an hour but as I recall from my last trip, it was roughly two hours. The audio tour forces you to stay longer and allows for a better understanding of the museum. To add to that, the audio tour made it easy to figure out where to start and where to move from there. To wrap this review up, I really enjoy the museum but the audio tours need to return.

Coming here was a dream come true. I was 2 years old and in my mother's arms on JFK assassination day. Ever since as a college student now as a professional I have been intrigued by the tragic event and what took place on November 22nd 1963. The library exactly replicates and walks you through all the events of that day, the role of the Dallas Tiimes and the aftermath. The museum does expert job of taking you back in time putting you right where Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired the shots that killed JFK. A dream fulfilled where I enjoyed the pictures, the realistic setups, visual guides just a wonderful historical site. If you are a 60s person intrigued by JFK assassination then visit the library get it out of your system. 🇺🇸🙏🏽🇺🇸🙏🏽

This is a great self guided tour through the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository, where Lee Harvey Oswald fired at John F Kennedy from. There are photos, recordings of speeches, and plenty of informative displays. My family and I really enjoyed it. We also took the Viator John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour, a half block away which was extremely informative an educational.