The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas

Name: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Address: 411 Elm St, Dallas, 75202, United States
Telephone: (214) 747-6660

#20 among attractions in Dallas

Museum, History museum

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a museum located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building in downtown Dallas, Texas, overlooking Dealey Plaza at the intersection of Elm and Houston Streets. The museum examines the life, times, death, and legacy of United States President John F. Kennedy and the life of Lee Harvey Oswald as well as the various conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°46'47"N, 96°48'30"W

Address

411 Elm StDowntown Dallas (West End Historic District)Dallas 75202 United States

Contact

(214) 747-6660

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Day trips

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dealey Plaza, Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Reunion Tower.

0.5 miN
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas
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~420 ftS
Site of JFK's assassination
Dealey Plaza, Dallas
3 min walk • Dealey Plaza, nestled in the heart of Dallas, Texas, is a notable public park that holds a significant place in American history. Established in 1940, it was named after George Bannerman Dealey, a civic leader and early publisher of The Dallas Morning News.
~310 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Dallas
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~1610 ftS
Iconic observation deck with city views
Reunion Tower, Dallas
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~1640 ftNE
Exotic animals in replica habitats
Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas
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0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
American Airlines Center, Dallas
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0.6 miE
Shopping, Department store
Neiman Marcus, Dallas
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~350 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Dallas County Courthouse, Dallas
2 min walk • The Dallas County Courthouse, built in 1892 of red sandstone with rusticated marble accents, is a historic governmental building located at 100 South Houston Street in Dallas, Texas.
0.5 miSE
Park, Sculpture
Pioneer Plaza, Dallas
14 min walk • Pioneer Plaza is a large public park located in the Convention Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas. It contains a large sculpture and is a heavily visited tourist site.
0.9 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
24 min walk • The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is a concert hall located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas. Ranked one of the world's greatest orchestra halls, it was designed by architect I.M.
~720 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial, Dallas
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza open?

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Texas School Book Depository, Dallas (1 min walk), Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Dallas (2 min walk), Dallas County Courthouse, Dallas (2 min walk), Dealey Plaza, Dallas (3 min walk).

How to get to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza:

Light rail

West End • Lines: Blue, Green, Orange, Red (5 min walk)
Union Station • Lines: Blue, Red (7 min walk)

Bus

N • Lines: 29, 52, 59, 749 (7 min walk)
O • Lines: 29, 52, 59, 749 (7 min walk)

Train

Dallas Union Station (7 min walk)
Convention Center (16 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: 620 (8 min walk)
Saint Paul & Ross • Lines: 825 (17 min walk)