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The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository

411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202 (Downtown Dallas)
214-747-6660
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As featured in 3 days in Dallas
Ranked #4 of 133 attractions in Dallas
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Museums, Specialty Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book Depository) from which Oswald fired those... more » Owner description: Located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book Depository) from which Oswald fired those infamous shots, this historic exhibition chronicles the life, times, assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. « less
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Amsterdam, Nederland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Although the building itself isn't that impressive, the tour through it, giving firstly details of Kennedy's presidency as well as the world he lived in and after that a timeline from the moment of his assassination through what happened after the fatal shot was fired is really something that hits you hard. Take the time to read the text next... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

What is most impressive about this museum is the delivery method of information. You are handed an audio guide with headphones, but you control how much of the content you want to hear as you walk through the exhibit. For those more curious about a certain subject, you can hear more, or move on. If even more interested, you can... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

I wrapped up my conference week with a visit to this museum. I actually tried on the Sat, but the queues were amazing. Be warned on a weekend that you would want to come with your online ticket already purchased and then will have a bit of a wait. So I instead booked a ticket online and visited Wednesday afternoon.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Very well presented newspaper cuttings, news real with an informative audio brings us back to 1963. A balanced presentation of the reality and possible conspiracy lets you make your own mind.

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Bury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

This place was amazing!Go to the six floor & you can really imagine that rifle being there that shot jfk.Look down from the sixth floor & you can see the crosses on the road where he was shot very interesting place with alot of information inside the musem about how he was shot ect.Well worth the visit.

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

liked it all, especially the audio tour. The line to get in was a bit long but well worth the wait. I would say that looking out the window Oswald looked out, it was an okay shot but no miracle. I vote NO to a second shooter.

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nj
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 via mobile

I was 16 when Kennedy was shot. I will never forget that long weekend. This museum brought it all back to me in a most heartwrenching way..a must must see!!

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Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

They actually manage the population that gets admitted. There can be so many people there, its hard to see and listen. Get there early if possible before the crowds, for a better experience.

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Highland Village, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

They have put together a very interesting collection of pictures and videos on the Kennedy assassination. I always take friends and family that are visiting to see it. Everyone, has enjoyed seeing this place of historic importance.

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New Haven, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Everyone who was alive and aware of their world in November, 1963 remembers where they were when President Kennedy was assassinated. We all remember seeing the TV coverage of downtown Dallas, the Texas Book Depository, the grassy knoll. Many of us still have thoughts about that day. There's just "something" about standing at the spot where the President was hit,... More

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