Review: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Zoom out. What’s this place all about?
Set in the infamous School Book Depository building, the Sixth Floor Museum covers the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, including his untimely death, and is one of the state’s most visited historic sites.

What will you find in the museum?
The main permanent exhibition, "John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation," begins by outlining the major political and social movements of the 1960s before diving into Kennedy’s presidency. The timeline culminates with Nov. 22, 1963, the day at Kennedy was shot in Dallas’s Dealey Plaza. The exhibition space hasn’t changed much since the 1960s and contains artifacts like a sniper’s perch, the FBI model used by the Warren Commission, and personal effects belonging to the alleged shooter, Lee Harvey Oswald.

Who is it most appropriate for?
Because of the content of the museum, it's best for adult history buffs. The subject matter and presentation is likely going to be beyond the comprehension of most children.

How easy is it to navigate?
A visit takes a little more than two hours, but there are benches throughout the exhibits for those who can't stand for that length of time.

If we need a bit more guidance through the museum, have they got us covered?
Admission includes an audio tour that's available in eight languages and one available in ASL.