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JFK Presidential Library and Museum

The JFK Presidential Library and Museum opened in 1979, designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei who called it "the most important commission in my life". Visitors walk through exhibits in roughly chronological order. Starting with Kennedy on the campaign trail, and moving through the Cuban missile crisis, the space race, and civil rights issues. A dark claustrophobic hallway shows the events on the day of his assassination, before delivering you to a massive glass atrium of light and air. It's really quite moving. A more than worthwhile visit for those with an appreciation of American history, the museum can be toured in half a day.

Address: Columbia Point
Getting there: T: JFK/UMass, then take the free shuttle bus
Hours: 9AM–5PM daily
Price: Adults $18, seniors and students $12, teens $10, kids free
Website: jfklibrary.org (opens in a new tab)

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