The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a museum in downtown Dallas, in the former Texas School Book Depository building. Its exhibits examine President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and legacy, with timed entry and a self-guided main exhibit that takes about 90 minutes.
- Address: 411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202.
- Typical hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Last entry: 4:15 p.m.
- Online admission: $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for youth, plus a $1-per-ticket convenience fee.
Where is the museum at Dealey Plaza?
The Sixth Floor Museum stands at Dealey Plaza, in the former Texas School Book Depository building at 411 Elm Street. The address places the museum in downtown Dallas, close to the plaza associated with the events it interprets.
The museum’s central subject is the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Its main exhibit, “John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation,” is on the sixth floor. Plan the plaza and museum as parts of the same outing: the location connects the historic setting outside with the museum’s interpretation inside.
How do tickets and timed entry work?
Every ticket is for a specific date and entry time, so you need a timed ticket to enter. The museum recommends buying in advance; tickets bought at the Visitors Center are for the next available entry time.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Online admission costs $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for youth, with a $1 convenience fee for each ticket.
Onsite admission costs $27 for adults, $25 for seniors aged 65 and older, and $23 for youth aged 6–18. Children aged 0–5 enter free. If you have a voucher, exchange it at the Visitors Center for a timed ticket.
Hours and prices can change. Check the official site before you go.
What should you expect during a visit?
The sixth-floor exhibit is self-guided and takes about 90 minutes. The seventh floor also hosts special exhibits and public programs, so allow additional time if you plan to include them.
Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries. Non-flash photography is allowed on the sixth and seventh floors and in the Visitors Center unless restricted by contract or curatorial discretion; images are for personal use. Selling, distributing or broadcasting photographs, recordings or audiovisual material made in the museum requires prior written approval.
Rolling luggage and items larger than 14 × 22 × 9 inches must be checked at the front desk. The fee is $5 per item, payable by credit card, and you must collect checked items before leaving. ADA-defined service animals assisting people with disabilities are welcome; other animals are not permitted.
How do you get to the museum by transit?
The museum is three blocks west of DART West End Station, which connects with all DART rail lines. West End Station is on Pacific Avenue between Market and Lamar streets and is served by the Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines.
Union Station is five blocks south of the museum and connects to the TRE to Fort Worth.
If you are planning a wider city outing, you can pair the museum with other downtown stops; the Dallas Museum of Art and Klyde Warren Park visit covers another combination of Dallas attractions.
Access and practical details
All museum levels are accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors with special needs. An accessible ramp is at the building’s northwest corner. Wheelchairs are available to borrow in the Visitors Center on a first-come, first-served basis, and museum restrooms have accessible stalls.
KultureCity sensory bags are available to borrow in the Visitors Center. Accessible parking is available in the museum lot directly beside the building, at the standard parking fee.
FAQs
How long does a visit to The Sixth Floor Museum take?
The self-guided sixth-floor exhibit takes about 90 minutes. Add time if you plan to see seventh-floor exhibits.
Can you buy tickets at the museum?
Yes. Onsite tickets are sold at the Visitors Center for the next available entry time, and all tickets have timed entry.
Can you take photos inside the museum?
Non-flash photography is permitted on the sixth and seventh floors and in the Visitors Center unless restricted. Photos are for personal use only.
Is the museum accessible to wheelchair users?
Yes. All levels are accessible, and wheelchairs are available in the Visitors Center on a first-come, first-served basis.