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The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository

411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202
214-747-6660
As featured in 3 days in Dallas
Ranked #4 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 433 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Museums, Specialty Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Fee: Yes
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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Dundee, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This is a great museum for anyone interested in the Assassination.Beautifully put together. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The museum was great, it left me wanting to learn more about the Kennedy family and with all of the facts laid out for you it is undeniable that there;s more to the story of Johns death which we most likely will never find out. More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Nice and informative 5th floor walk through of the book depository. All pictorial with included audio accompaniment I found this to be a great way to spend an hour or so. Also recommend taking the self guided cell phone walking tour ($2.50) before doing the museum as this gives you the entire "lay of the land". More

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Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

A somber experience, but worth visiting when in Dallas. Make sure to walk down the street and see the "X's" in the street where the shots landed. Eery but worthwhile for sure. More

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Brandon, VT
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This "museum" is so very well done. It is more than a museum, it is an "in the moment" museum. The snipers perch was eerie and humbling. Nothing is overlooked. It is worth the trip; so glad my host strongly suggested it. More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
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The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository from which Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired shots at President John F. Kennedy's motorcade on the day of the President's assassination is very thorough and informative. This museum is very well done. You have an audio as you go from exhibit to exhibit. The museum exhibits first set the stage as to what... More

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Dallas, Texas
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Well organized with profound impressions. Includes all aspects (including conspiracy theory). You won't leave without being deeply touched. A must for any Dallas visitor. More

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Austin, texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Visited the Sixth Floor Museum for the first time yesterday. Having grown up in Dallas and being there when President Kennedy was killed gave special meaning to this visit. Excellant historical representation, at times very emotional. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This is a great way of showing the whole JFK - Dallas connection. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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The museum takes up the entire 6th floor of the old School Book Depository where Oswald worked and assassinated the president from. The cost is a reasonable $13.50 for adults(senior, children discounts are also available) and it includes a headset audio tour. If you just follow the audio tour and watch the videos they offer, the tour is about an... More

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