Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Museum • Dallas, Texas United States

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.

 Private Walking Tour of Dealey Plaza Assassination of JFK in Dallas, Texas $135 Tour Provided by Viator

Private Walking Tour of Dealey Plaza Assassination of JFK

Dallas, Texas United States

Prior to his death in August 2019, your tour guide was afforded a one-hour interview with Police Detective James LeValle who was handcuffed to Oswald at the time he was shot by Jack Ruby. LeValle was also the chief interrogator of both Oswald and Jack Ruby.

The focus of the tour not only includes the significant landmarks, but the guide is well-versed in topics not related to November 22, 1963, but very much about the mystery of the event. For example, what was the purpose of Kennedy's trip to Texas? Where had Oswald traveled prior to the assassination? Why had Oswald also attempted another assassination of a Dallas resident considered to be a far-right extremist? Why was the motorcade route changed only 2 days before the president's arrival in Dallas.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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. ****

Dallas and JFK Full-Day Tour with Sixth Floor Museum and Oswald Rooming House in Dallas, Texas $133 Tour Provided by Viator

Dallas and JFK Full-Day Tour with Sixth Floor Museum and Oswald Rooming House

Dallas, Texas United States

Explore Dallas and JFK Assassination and Sixth Floor Museum like never before on this small group tour. Includes Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House. Visit the Assassination Point of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States and the JFK Memorial Monument. This 7-hour Guided Tour will get you to various fascinating and captivating places around Dallas.

JFK Food & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tours of America in Dallas, Texas $99 Tour Provided by Viator

JFK Food & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tours of America

Dallas, Texas United States

The JFK Food & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tours of America satisfies history buffs and foodies alike. From authentic Latin empanadas to the classic Y.O. Ranch chef-owned steakhouse, we’ll eat our way through the West End warehouse district for a full foodie tour with optional cocktails and mocktails. JFK assassination area is truly best explored on foot on a guided walking tour. Stand at the grassy knoll to see the X's on Elm Street that mark where the two shots that changed history were fired. Consider the various conspiracy theories as you look up at the infamous sniper's perch window. Reflect in the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, and Dealey Plaza. This tour also features the Old Red Courthouse, iconic Dallas skyline, Margaret Hill Hunt Bridge, and Dallas founder John Neely Bryan's original log cabin.