Explore the history of Dealey Plaza, both before and after the assassination, with this interactive guide.

Explore the history of Dealey Plaza, both before and after the assassination, with this interactive guide. LEARN MORE

Narrated walking tour, maps, and stories explore the history of the Dallas site where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

Why is it called The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza? A sniper’s perch and rifle were found on the sixth floor of the building after the assassination of President Kennedy. The Museum’s core exhibit is housed on the sixth floor.

President John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dealey Plaza. The Texas School Book Depository building becomes the epicenter of world shock, grief and outrage. This exhibit, John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation , provides historical context for the events of November 22, 1963, and the aftermath of the assassination.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. WINTER SPECIAL: Right now, Book a school group visit in the month of February AND receive $1 off each student ticket * Request a school Group Booking

Hailed as “The Front Door of Dallas,” Dealey Plaza served as the major gateway to the city from the west and, equally important, as a symbol of civic pride. In November 1963, that focus changed when President Kennedy was assassinated in the heart of the plaza.

Explore the history of Dealey Plaza, both before and after the assassination, with this interactive guide. LEARN MORE

The Museum is located in the Texas School Book Depository building, within the Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District. Learn more about the important history of this space, both before and after the assassination.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. WINTER SPECIAL: Right now, Book a school group visit in the month of February AND receive $1 off each student ticket * Request a school Group Booking