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Welcome to Dallas, a Texan city commonly notorious for President John F. Kennedy's death that occurred downtown. Yet this self-guided audio tour lets you explore Dallas beyond the crime scene and plot. You will start the tour near the Old Red Museum, a symbol of the local heritage, and then get to the Dealey Plaza to see Dallas’s birthplace. The Union Station in the mid-1910s the railway's key role in the city's development. At the Pioneer Plaza, you will learn about the cattle drives of the 19th century and see the huge bronze rendition of the iconic Texas longhorns. The pyramid-like modernist City Hall building will give you an idea of Dallas's image reinvented after John F. Kennedy’s assassination. You will poke into the Central Library nearby, inspired by the same style, to contemplate one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed on July 4, 1776. Passing by the sublime Magnolia Hotel, you will notice the hallmark Pegasus sculpture on its roof that dominates the skyline. As you stroll further along Main Street, you will see a few more landmarks of note. Thanksgiving Square and Chapel, a spiraling structure that adorns it, will stand out from the skyscrapers and catch your eye. In the end, you will make it to the Sixth Floor Museum, near where the infamous presidential assassination happened in 1963. Join this tour and visualize how Dallas has changed from a pioneer settlement in the 1840s to today’s modern and thriving city!
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About Sixth Floor Museum
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
The museum is always a little crowded but tends to be less busy right after opening and one hour before closing. Plan your visit for Wednesday or Thursday to catch the quietest time.
- Learn more about President Kennedy's life and death
The museum is located on the sixth floor of the building where Kennedy's killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, is believed to have pulled the trigger. The exhibition focuses on JFK's life, presidency, assassination, and its aftermath, as well as conspiracy theories surrounding this tragic event.
- Go back in time to November 22, 1963
The museum immortalizes the tragic day of JFK's assassination, which took place almost 60 years ago, and puts you right in the middle of the action. One of the most exciting exhibits is a recreation of Lee Harvey Oswald's set-up at the south window, and you can see where three bullet shells were discovered.
- Draw your own interpretation of this event
The museum allows you to draw your interpretation from the information provided. You can study the interactive map that leads you through the route taken by the presidential motorcade and dive deeper with photographs, film footage, interviews with eyewitnesses, and more.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is located at 411 Elm Street in downtown Dallas and is easily accessible by public transportation. It is just three blocks from West End Station, served by all DART lines, and five blocks from Union Station. If driving, paid parking is conveniently located adjacent to the museum building.
Discover the prominent landmarks related to JFK's assassination and explore Dallas beyond the crime scene and plot with your private in-app audio tour Downtown Dallas: Walking Around the Historic and Architectural Cornerstones. You will visit a wide range of significant places, including the exact spot where President Kennedy was shot, and end your journey right in front of the Sixth Floor Museum.
FAQ about Sixth Floor Museum
Admission to the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza costs $18 for adults, $16 for seniors over 65, and $14 for children and youth aged 6–18. Entry is free for children under six, but the museum is not recommended for them due to the somber subject.