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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

Photograph of the birthplace of John F. Kennedy on Beals st. in Brookline, MA

Room with white wicker furniture, including bassinet and rocking chair. Long white baby dress hangs.

The Kennedy christening gown on a stand next to the bassinet in which all the Kennedy children slept, at the John F. Kennedy National Historic Site.

Dining room with oval dining table with six place settings of silver and fine china.

The dining table is set with the fine china and silver that Rose Kennedy received as a wedding present.

Physical Address:

83 Beals Street

Brookline, MA 02446

Mailing Address:

83 Beals Street

Brookline, MA 02446

contact-details

Phone Number: 617-566-7937 Voice

Email Address: gabriella_hornbeck@nps.gov
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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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

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.

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Operating 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.

Exceptions:

Closed October 2025 through May 2026 (October 28, 2025 - May 28, 2026)

Weather Information:

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.