Boyhood in BrooklineVisitors from all around the United States and the world travel to John F. Kennedy's birthplace in Brookline each year to explore his childhood home as his mother recreated it in the late 1960s. Visitors travel back in time to 1917 to discover the values and expectations that shaped JFK's character. This "Plan Your Visit" section will help you make the most of your visit. The site is open seasonally. Be sure to check our operating hours and seasons before you come. You can also learn about things to do and directions to help plan your visit. Need more information? Inquire about brochures or check our Frequently Asked Questions. Below you will find brief information and links on popular topics. For information on special events, please see the Calendar and News sections of this website and/or like us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information. 
NPS Photo Site is Currently Closed for the Season through May 28, 2025From October 28, 2024 through May 28, 2025, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is closed for the visitor season.During the off season, tours can be arranged by appointment only, Wednesdays and Fridays, with at least two weeks advance notice and are dependent on staff availability and weather. Weekend tour times (Saturdays and Sundays) are not available. For a listing of already known blackout dates, please check the alerts section of our website. Tours are thirty-minutes long and free-of-charge. From May 29 through October 30, 2025 John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will be open for the season.*Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, 2025 we will be open exclusively for Self-Guided Open House Tours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.*From June 5 through October 30, 2025, we will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are closed Mondays - Wednesdays. Our schedule will be as follows:*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 House Tour available by Free audio wand and STQRY App 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 Parking and Public TransportationThe John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is located in a residential neighborhood. Free, two-hour parking is available on Beals Street. Please note that no vehicle may idle while parked in the residential area. The site is also easily accessible by public transit or check out our detailed directions by car or transit.
AccessibilityJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is happy to make accommodations to visitors with accessibility needs. Our newly renovated visitor center is fully accessible. Learn more via our staff-authored article here. Please visit our accessibility page, and then contact us before your visit to discuss how your needs may be accommodated. 
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Last updated: April 10, 2025