History Buffs Will Love Visiting The Sixth Floor Museum In Texas, Dedicated To The Life And Death Of JFK
By Katie Lawrence|Published March 04, 2021
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
If you’re someone who loves all things presidential history, the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas is a must-visit. Dedicated to the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, this underrated Texas destination is located in the exact spot from which the fatal shot was fired.
Overlooking Dealey Plaza at the intersection of Elm and Houston Streets, the Dallas County Administration Building is home to one of the most underrated museums in Texas.
The Sixth Floor Museum examines the life, times, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, and located at the very spot from which he was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald.
Using historic films, photographs, artifacts, and interpretive displays, the museum documents the timeline of the assassination.
It also documents the government investigations that followed, as well as the historical legacy of the shooting.
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Visitors can tour one main exhibit, called John F. Kennedy and The Memory of a Nation, which includes a recreation of the evidentiary space based on crime scene photographs.
Other items include twelve cameras used by eyewitnesses in Dealey Plaza, in addition to an Italian-made Mannlicher-Carcano rifle identical to the one investigators found on the sixth floor.
The exhibit is chronological, starting with the sociopolitical climate of the 1960s and major issues faced by the JFK administration.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors 65 and older, $14 for youth 6-18, and no charge for children 0-5. Visit the museum’s website or Facebook page to learn more.
Have you ever visited the Sixth Floor Museum? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below. Check out our previous article for more must-visit museums in Texas. The best part? They’re all free!
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