Plan Your Visit

Boyhood in Brookline

Visitors from all around the United States and the world travel to John F. Kennedy's birthplace in Brookline each year to explore his childhood home as his mother recreated it in the late 1960s. Visitors travel back in time to 1917 to discover the values and expectations that shaped JFK's character. This "Plan Your Visit" section will help you make the most of your visit. The site is open seasonally. Be sure to check our operating hours and seasons before you come. You can also learn about things to do and directions to help plan your visit. Need more information? Inquire about brochures or check our Frequently Asked Questions. Below you will find brief information and links on popular topics.

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The site is seasonally closed through late May 2027.

Off-season tours (November through late May) are available by appointment only on Wednesdays and Fridays, with at least two weeks' advance notice. Tours are subject to staff availability; weekend tours are not available.

For known blackout dates, please check the Alerts section of our website. Tours are 30 minutes long and free of charge. To request an off-season tour, please email us with the following information:

• Your intended visit date
• Your preference for a morning or afternoon tour
• The number of people in your group
• Your contact information

• A staff member will contact you to coordinate the visit.
  
  Please note: For the safety of our visitors and staff, winter tours may be postponed or canceled due to inclement weather.
  
  For additional information, see Operating Hours and Seasons, including seasonal opening and closing dates.

Parking and Public Transportation

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is located in a residential neighborhood. Free, two-hour parking is available on Beals Street. Please note that no vehicle may idle while parked in the residential area. The site is also easily accessible by public transit or check out our detailed directions by car or transit.

Accessibility

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is happy to make accommodations to visitors with accessibility needs. Our newly renovated visitor center is fully accessible. Please visit our accessibility page, and then contact us before your visit to discuss how your needs may be accommodated.

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