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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site at 83 Beals Street, Brookline, MA.

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Welcome to John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site!

The site is currently open for the season.

Site is Currently Open for the Season

From June 1 through October 30, 2024 the site is open Thursdays through Sundays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The site is closed Mondays - Wednesdays. Our schedule is as follows:

*Please note that self-guided tour options are only available from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.*
*For groups of five or more people, please contact us to make a reservation in advance.*
*Please note that tours are subject to change based on staff availability and inclement weather.*
*We encourage you to always check our Alerts page before planning your visit.*

Visitor Center Hours: Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 AM - 5 PM

Staff-led House Tours:
Daily, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
On the hour and half-hour
30 minutes in length
Free of charge
Space is limited – see staff at the visitor center desk for tickets.

Staff-led Neighborhood Tours:
Daily, 2:15 PM
45 minutes in length
Free of charge
Tour begins in the back yard

Open House – Self-Guided House Tours:
Daily, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open house format: tour at your own pace
Free of charge
Ranger-led Cell Phone House Tour available by OnCell
House Tour recorded by Mrs. Rose Kennedy (20-minute duration)

Free audio wands available in:
• English
• Japanese –日本語
• Spanish – Español
• German – Deutsch
• French – Français

Written tour materials available in:
• English
• French – Français
• German – Deutsch
• Hebrew – עברית
• Hungarian – Magyar Nyelv
• Italian – Italiano
• Japanese –日本語
• Korean – 한국어
• Mandarin Chinese – 官话
• Polish – Język Polski
• Portuguese – Português
• Russian – Русский
• Spanish – Español
• Vietnamese – ngôn ngữ tiếng Việt

Staff-led "Origins Tour" of Downtown Boston and the North End:
June 26 - August 28, 2024
*Not offered on Wednesday, July 17, 2024*
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM
90 minutes in length
Free of charge
Tour begins at the Sam Adams Statue outside of Faneuil Hall
**Tour is dependent on weather and staff availability. Please call [phone] on the morning of your intended visit to confirm that the tour is still taking place.**

Please visit the pages below to learn more about visiting our site and our other program offerings:

• Operating Hours and Seasons including opening and closing dates.
• Current schedule of tours and programs
• Special event information
• Special Use Permits, including group information and permits for commercial use including film and photography.
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions