Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
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The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is a non-profit civic engagement and educational institution on Columbia Point in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, next to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on the University of Massachusetts Boston campus.
attractions: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, UMass Boston Bookstore, UMass Boston, Commonwealth Museum, Old Harbor Park, UMass Boston Beacon Fitness Center, University Hall Gallery, UMass Boston, Harbor Point Fitness Center, Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Campus Center, UMass Boston, restaurants: Fiskie's Cafe, Savin Hill Yacht Club, Rebecca's Cafe, Dunkin'
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The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is a non-profit civic engagement and educational institution on Columbia Point in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, next to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on the University of Massachusetts Boston campus.
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The EMK Institute is next door to the JFK Library in Boston, but staffers informed me that it is not affiliated with the Library. That said, the Institute is really focused on the US Senate and the life of Edward Kennedy. The centerpiece is the replica of the US Senate Chamber, where visitors can sit in a "Senator's" seat. also remarkable is the replica of Senator Kennedy's Senate office. If the institute could have made the office so that visitors could sit in it or interact with in it like a certain presidential library in the US, that would made the experience more fun.
Kelly CambridgeportKelly Cambridgeport
10
We traveled here with a large group of 8th grade students today and The Kennedy Institute organized an incredible learning experience for us!! From walking into the life size replica of the US Senate, to breakout groups where we learned how our Senate works to represent us--start to finish, students were all highly engaged. Their knowledgeable educators created an environment where everyone was given the opportunity to learn something new. Well designed experience and cannot recommend it enough!
Kristin MarieKristin Marie
10
I can't say enough good things about our experience at the EMK Institute. The replica of the Senate chamber is amazing, and the "Today's Vote" program is informative and interactive. The fact that each visitor receives a tablet on arrival and chooses their own profile makes you feel like a part of everything that is going on. We arrived just after opening and stayed easily until 2pm. I highly recommend visiting (and if you are a local, check with your library for discount passes!).
Adam RiveiroAdam Riveiro
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Visiting the Institute of the United States Senate was recommended to me by a friend who knew I was going to the Kennedy presidential museum right next door. When I entered the Institute, I was greeted by a very pleasant gentleman who offered to provide me any assistance. When I told him I was just there to visit the Institute, he explained that it was no longer open to the public. That ended my experience at the Institute.
Nancy DierkerNancy Dierker
20
Great place to learn history of united states and the presidents, the forefathers of our country began!
Tom ChungTom Chung
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Nearby Attractions Of Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
UMass Boston Bookstore
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Commonwealth Museum
Old Harbor Park
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Harbor Point Fitness Center
Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Campus Center, UMass Boston
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UMass Boston Bookstore
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(617) 740-7000
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Website
emkinstitute.org
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