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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A snowy day at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site.

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Site is Closed for the Season through late-May 2025

From October 28, 2024 through late-May 2025, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is closed for the visitor season.

During the off season, tours can be arranged by appointment only, Monday-Friday, with at least two weeks advance notice and are dependent on staff availability and weather. Weekend tour times (Saturdays and Sundays) are not available. For a listing of already known blackout dates, please check the alerts section of our website. Tours are thirty-minutes long and free-of-charge.

If you would like to schedule a tour in the off-season, please email us, letting us know the date of your intended visit, your preference for a morning or afternoon time, the number of people in your group, and your contact information. A member of our staff will then contact you to arrange the visit.  

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. Learn more via our staff-authored article here. Please visit our accessibility page, and then contact us before your visit to discuss how your needs may be accommodated.

Stewards of the Future celebrate Rose Kennedy's birthday

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