Dallas-Fort Worth Attractions

Sixth Floor Museum

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is commemorated in the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza where the 1963 shooting took place. Most chilling of the exhibits is the window area in the former Texas School Book Depository building from where sniper Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired the fatal shots at the 35th President’s motorcade. The museum also documents Kennedy’s life and legacy, featuring more than 20,000 artefacts and a large amount of archival material. A granite marker at the corner of Houston and Main Streets outside shows where Kennedy was assassinated and a memorial stands in nearby John F. Kennedy Plaza. Visitors to the museum can also view the Zapruder film of the assassination.

Address: 411 Elm Street, Dealey Plaza, Dallas; Website: www.jfk.org; Telephone: (214) 747 6660; Opening time: Daily 9am to 6pm; closed Christmas Day; Admission: $13.50 (adults), $12.50 (children 6-18). Audio tours are available for an additional $3.50