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 National Park Service Ranger gives a guided tour to a group of visitors.

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The site is currently open through October 30, 2025!

*Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, 2025 we will be open exclusively for Self-Guided Open House Tours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.*

From June 5 through October 30, 2025, we will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are closed Mondays - Wednesdays.

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Our schedule will be as follows:

Visitor Center Hours: Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 AM - 5 PM

Staff-led House Tours:
Daily, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
On the hour and half-hour
30 minutes in length
Free of charge
Space is limited – see staff at the visitor center desk for tickets.

Staff-led Neighborhood Tours:
Daily, 2:15 PM
45 minutes in length
Free of charge
Tour begins in the back yard

Open House – Self-Guided House Tours:
Daily, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open house format: tour at your own pace
Free of charge
Ranger-led House Tour available by Free audio wand and STQRY App
House Tour recorded by Mrs. Rose Kennedy (20-minute duration)

Free audio wands available in:
• English
• Japanese –日本語
• Spanish – Español
• German – Deutsch
• French – Français

Written tour materials available in:
• English
•French – Français
• German – Deutsch
• Hebrew – עברית
• Hungarian – Magyar Nyelv
• Italian – Italiano
• Japanese –日本語
• Korean – 한국어
• Mandarin Chinese – 官话
• Polish – Język Polski
• Portuguese – Português
• Russian – Русский
• Spanish – Español
• Vietnamese – ngôn ngữ tiếng Việt

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*For groups of five or more people, please contact us to make a reservation in advance.*
*Please note that tours are subject to change based on staff availability and inclement weather.*
*We encourage you to always check our Alerts page before planning your 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. 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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