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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

  • Northeast

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About John Fitzgerald Kennedy

JFK’s parents never expected that their second son would grow up to be president. Yet in his birthplace home he learned values that inspired a life in public service. His mother, Rose Kennedy, recreated her family’s first home to share her memories of those early years with visitors. We commemorate not only his early life, but the ideas and principles he left behind.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
Massachusetts
Designation
National Historic Site
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Operating Hours

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 5:00PM

Hours for the visitor center and house at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk. The site is currently closed for the off season. During the off season, late-October through late-May, the house and visitor center are closed to the public, with tours available Wednesdays and Fridays, by appointment, with at least two weeks advanced notice. In the open season, late-May through late-October, the site is open Thursdays through Sundays.

Weather and when to go

Typical New England Weather: Warm, humid summers and cold winters. Any available outdoor programs take place rain or shine but may be modified or canceled due to high heat index.

Getting there

By Subway: Take Green line ("C" -Cleveland Circle) trolley to Coolidge Corner stop. Walk four blocks north on Harvard Street, turn right on Beals Street and continue to number 83. By Car: From Exit 131 (I-90 E) follow the Allston/Brighton exit ramp, merge onto Cambridge Street and go one mile. At the fourth light, turn left on Harvard Street and proceed about one mile. Turn left on Beals Street and go to number 83. Limited Street Parking available.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
83 Beals Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Official site
nps.gov/jofi

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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Things to do in John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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