The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Common questions about The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

• Where is The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza?

  The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is at 411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202, Texas.

• What are the hours at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza?

  Typical hours: Daily 10am-5pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza like to visit on a family road trip?

  The former Texas School Book Depository, now an exhibit dedicated to the JFK assassination of November 22, 1963. Audio guide takes you through the events leading up to and following the shooting, ending at the preserved sniper's-nest window. Sobering, well-curated, not appropriate for very young children. Allow 90 minutes. Tickets online recommended. The plaza outside is free to visit and you can stand exactly where the limousine was when the shots were fired.

• Is The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza family-friendly?

  The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza isn't an ideal family stop — younger kids may get restless. Consider it for older kids and adults only.

• How long should families plan to stay at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza?

  Most families spend an hour or two at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, depending on kid stamina and weather.