John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
A looming concrete-and-glass monolith designed by I.M. Pei, this shrine to the life and work of the 35th U.S. President overlooks the harbor from the top of the Columbia Point peninsula. The first section of the library at this Boston museum features collections of video monitors, personal photos, and political memories.
A brief orientation film will welcome you as you enter the museum in one of the two theaters. The Kennedy Family, the Attorney General's Office, the Space Race, the Briefing Room, and the Campaign Trail are among the seven permanent exhibits in the museum.
A watercolor drawing of John F. Kennedy by Jamie Wyeth and a painting of Robert F. Kennedy by Lajos Markos, both from 1962, are among the library's masterpieces. Kennedy's 25-foot Wianno Senior sailboat Victora is also on display on the library's grounds. The structure itself is situated in a singularly beautiful environment and offers views of the Boston skyline and the Harbor Islands through its striking floor to ceiling windows.
If you’re a fan of the Kennedy family or even just the president himself, then this is one of the best museums in Boston to check out. It goes really in-depth concerning both history and politics. You could easily spend a whole day here!
- Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
- Admission: $18 for adults; $12 for seniors (62+); $10 for children age 13-17. Children 12 and under free.
- Google rating: 4.6/5.0
- Website: https://www.jfklibrary.org/
- Address: Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
