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Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Museum • Dallas, Texas United States

About Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, stands as a poignant and historic landmark that offers visitors a glimpse into one of the most significant events in American history. Housed within the former Texas School Book Depository, this museum chronicles the life, presidency, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, as well as the tragic events of November 22, 1963. The museum's exhibits showcase photographs, artifacts, and multimedia displays that provide a comprehensive overview of Kennedy's presidency, the social and political climate of the era, and the impact of his assassination on the nation.

Visitors to the museum are taken on a journey through time as they explore the events leading up to that fateful day in Dealey Plaza. The museum's curated collection offers a compelling narrative that delves into the conspiracy theories, investigations, and memorials that have since defined the legacy of President Kennedy. From the recreated sniper's perch on the sixth floor to the moving memorial outside the building, the museum offers a somber yet enlightening experience that honors the memory of a beloved leader and the enduring impact of his presidency.


Tours for Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Smart Tour: Dallas JFK Assassination & History E-Bike Tour in Dallas, Texas $60 Tour Provided by Viator
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Smart Tour: Dallas JFK Assassination & History E-Bike Tour

Dallas, Texas United States

Embark on a journey through history with our "JFK Dallas Discovery: A Smart Tour Experience," uniquely crafted for the modern explorer. Glide through the streets of Dallas on an electric scooter, following the path of one of America's most iconic figures, JFK, in a city that played a pivotal role in his legacy.

This self-guided smart tour, powered by a state-of-the-art app, offers an immersive exploration of JFK's Dallas. As you navigate effortlessly with turn-by-turn directions, our intelligent system brings history to life right before your eyes. Each point of interest along your route triggers captivating narratives and insights, spoken directly to you, enriching your journey with stories of the past. From the historic Dealey Plaza to the poignant JFK Memorial, every stop on this tour is a page out of history, waiting to be discovered anew. Learn about the significant events that unfolded in Dallas and gain a deeper understanding of JFK's impact on the city and the nation.

Dallas in Wonderland: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dallas in Dallas, Texas $12 Tour Provided by Viator
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Dallas in Wonderland: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dallas

Dallas, Texas United States

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll go down the rabbit hole to hear Dallas' sometimes bizarre and brilliant history.

Put on your cowboy boots and ten gallon hat, you’re in Texas! On this walking tour, you’ll discover that Dallas is not the western town that many people might think it is.

You’ll learn about Texas's humble beginnings, a territory that the Spanish seized from the Caddo Confederacy of Native Americans. Several other nations claimed it before briefly becoming its own republic.

You’ll have the opportunity to step back in time to the grassy knoll at Dealey Plaza and relive the JFK assassination and its aftermath. Leaving the bad behind, you’ll also see Dallas’s most visited sights. You'll gather facts and debunk conspiracy theories about Fidel Castro and the CIA at Reunion Tower, and you can pay your respects to the former president at the JFK memorial.

After the tour, you should be well-versed in the history of this Texan city and its sightseeing opportunities.

Private JFK Assassination Walking Tour in Dallas, Texas $550 Tour Provided by Viator
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Private JFK Assassination Walking Tour

Dallas, Texas United States

This tour delves into one of the most intriguing mysteries of our time: the world-changing assassination of President Kennedy. We explore the facts and examine the incredible coincidences and timing that culminated in the event that shocked the world.

During the tour, we will walk the path that President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade took on Nov 22, 1963, visit Dealey Plaza where the president was assassinated, The Grassy Knoll (the epicenter of many conspiracy theories), and the ground of the School Depository (location of the alleged shooter).

This is a private tour, just you and your group. All our tours are led by certified expert local guides.

JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House in Dallas, Texas $77 Tour Provided by Viator
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JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House

Dallas, Texas United States

Explore Dallas like never before on this three and a half hour small group tour with transport by air-conditioned van. Travel to the Grassy Knoll and the infamous car ride that made history on November 22, 1963. Many people remember the day when they heard the news of the tragic assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as he drove through Dallas. The assassination, assumed to be by Lee Harvey Oswald, is one of the most discussed and speculated unsolved mysteries of our time. Includes Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House.
*** Please be advised there is walking involved in the first hour of the tour. ****

JFK Assassination Tour with Oswald's Rooming House in Dallas, Texas $55 Tour Provided by Viator
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JFK Assassination Tour with Oswald's Rooming House

Dallas, Texas United States

Your experienced guide is your driver on this 2-hour small group tour. See the places and re-live the events of the assassination. You will see historical Dealey Plaza, The Sixth Floor, and Lee Harvey Oswald's travels on the fateful day in 1963. Also includes a unique tour of Oswald's Rooming House, just as it was in 1963. There will be stops for great photo memories along the way.

Join us as we step back into history. You will see and visit the popular sights and get a rare insider look of the events that took place in Dallas. Retrace the travels of the “assassin”, Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination. See where he lived, worked and was captured.

We limit the size of our JFK tour to allow a more personalized experience and allow for questions.

Private JFK Bus Tour with Oswald Rooming House in Dallas, Texas $850 Tour Provided by Viator
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Private JFK Bus Tour with Oswald Rooming House

Dallas, Texas United States

This unique live narrated bus tour (small group, climate controlled) will take you on an unforgettable journey back in time to 1963 to see the places and re-live the events of the assassination of President Kennedy.

You will visit the grounds of Dealey Plaza and the famous 6th Floor Museum, of course, but your group will also follow the “trail” of the assassination events. Spellbinding details and the background story leading up to Nov. 22 and beyond will fascinate and captivate you, providing new insight into this tragic, human drama. Tour includes exclusive access to Oswald's Rooming House.

This is a private tour, just you and your group. All our tours are led by certified expert local guides.

JFK Assassination Tour with JFK Museum and Oswald's Rooming House in Dallas, Texas $77 Tour Provided by Viator
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JFK Assassination Tour with JFK Museum and Oswald's Rooming House

Dallas, Texas United States

This 2 part tour is designed with the history fan in mind. On the first part, your experienced guide is your driver on this 2 hour group tour. See the places and relive the events of the assassination. You will see historical Dealey Plaza, The Sixth Floor, and Lee Harvey Oswald's travels on the fateful day in 1963. You will also experience Oswald's Rooming House, just as it was in 1963.
You will also get to experience a unique tour with stops for great photos along the way.

Your group tour ends with the second part, your admission to the Sixth Floor Museum admission which is included. Please allow 60-90 minutes for the museum.

JFK Assassination Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House in Dallas, Texas $55 Tour Provided by Viator
4.9 (474)

JFK Assassination Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House

Dallas, Texas United States

Explore Dallas in 2 hours with a guide and in an air-conditioned van. Pass by Grassy Knoll and the infamous car ride that made history on November 22, 1963. Many people remember the day when they heard the news of the tragic assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as he drove through Dallas. The assassination, assumed to be by Lee Harvey Oswald, is one of the most discussed and speculated unsolved mysteries of our time. Includes Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House.
*** Please be advised there is walking involved in the first hour of the tour. ****

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