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The Sixth Floor Museum

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 130 attractions in Dallas
Traveler Description:
Located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book Depository) from which Oswald fired those... more » 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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Attraction type: History museum, Other, Museum, Specialty museum, Historic site
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Address: 411 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75202
Tel: 214-747-6660

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Reviews of The Sixth Floor Museum

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Oct 7, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Our family visited the Sixth Floor Museum on September 30, 2008. If you are in our age group and can remember where you were when you learned Kennedy had been shot you have to visit this museum if you are in Dallas. Our son had only read about the assassination in history class in school but he also was impressed... more

Jul 4, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This museum is located on the floor where Oswald is said to have shot JFK. It has a comprehensive exhibit starting with an overview of JFK, his presidency, and the trip to Texas. It goes into detail on the specific events to the extent that it can, with stills from the various movies of the event. There is then an... more

Jun 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a part of recent history not to be missed. The Sixth Floor Museum is informative and educational. It is a great tribute to JFK and his legacy. There is nothing like it anywhere and worth a visit. You will feel for his legacy and his family after this visit. The audio tour is good if you have the... more

1 of 5 stars
katy, TX
May 5, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

This is nothing more than what you could or have probably seen on the history channel. I went there expecting JFK artifacts, something. This is nothing more than pictures with captions to be read. Very disappointing. Was also very disappointed that you can't even take pictures out of the window. I understand them not wanting you to take pictures of... more

Apr 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

As others have mentioned, this museum does a very nice job of using video and sound to great an interactive experience. I almost think they need to have time-stamped tickets, though. Certain areas get very, very crowded, making it difficult to read what you want to read or see what you want to see. Plan to spend at least 3-4... more

2 of 5 stars
Urbana, IL
Dec 2, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

The museum is as every other reviewer descripes it. It was moving and did have a lot of new and interesting video clips and newspaper clips. The idea to have the tours self guided was wonderful. It was too easy to turn off my headphones and really read the newspapers from that day or listen to the television announcements. I... more

5 of 5 stars
Oklahoma City
Sep 12, 2007
8/8 found this review helpful

I've been in the West End area and have driven by the Book Depository building many times. I knew the history of the area with regards to the President's death, but never checked out the museum. I thought it was sufficent to drive by and show out of town visitors and such the site from the outside. A friend of... more

5 of 5 stars
andyglen62
Aug 27, 2007
4/6 found this review helpful

Take the plunge and go to this museum if ever in dallas. this is the place that puts to rest that there was only one shotter in the death of JFK. see the window, look out the window that oswald shot JFK. find out more than a movie can ever shed light on. see the grassy knowl, watch the funeral,... more

5 of 5 stars
schererville,indiana
Oct 29, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

For all you interested in history or just interested in anything Kennedy this is a must see. more

5 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
Sep 20, 2006
12/12 found this review helpful

I just visited the lovely city of Dallas for the first time this past week. One of the places I sought out after seeing it online was the Sixth Floor Museum. We paid additional for the audiotour and I would HIGHLY recommend it. It takes you back in time to when President Kennedy was shot and shows you exactly what... more

Reviews of The Sixth Floor Museum

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The Sixth Floor Museum Address

411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Tel: 214-747-6660