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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 front 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
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM
90 minutes in length
Free of charge
Tour begins at the Sam Adams Statue outside of Faneuil Hall

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