John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 617-566-7937
- Address
- 83 Beals Street, Brookline, MA 02446
About John Fitzgerald Kennedy
JFK’s parents never expected that their second son would grow up to be president. Yet in his birthplace home he learned values that inspired a life in public service. His mother, Rose Kennedy, recreated her family’s first home to share her memories of those early years with visitors. We commemorate not only his early life, but the ideas and principles he left behind.
Hours
Operating Hours
Hours for the visitor center and house at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk. The site is currently closed for the off season. During the off season, late-October through late-May, the house and visitor center are closed to the public, with tours available Wednesdays and Fridays, by appointment, with at least two weeks advanced notice. In the open season, late-May through late-October, the site is open Thursdays through Sundays.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Closed October 2025 through May 2026, Oct 28 to May 28, 2027: Closed
Getting there
By Subway: Take Green line ("C" -Cleveland Circle) trolley to Coolidge Corner stop. Walk four blocks north on Harvard Street, turn right on Beals Street and continue to number 83. By Car: From Exit 18 (I-90 E) or Exit 20 (1-90 W) follow the Allston/Brighton exit ramp, merge onto Cambridge Street and go one mile. At the fourth light, turn left on Harvard Street and proceed about one mile. Turn left on Beals Street and go to number 83. Limited Street Parking available.
Weather
Typical New England Weather: Warm, humid summers and cold winters. Any available outdoor programs take place rain or shine but may be modified or canceled due to high heat index.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for John Fitzgerald Kennedy ↗