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The 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas is an absolute gem for history enthusiasts, a place that effortlessly transports visitors back in time to one of the most significant events in American history. I recently had the opportunity to explore this museum, and I can confidently say that it deserves every single star of my five-star rating.

From the moment I stepped foot inside the museum, I was immediately captivated by its well-curated exhibits and attention to detail. The museum effectively sets the stage by providing visitors with in-depth background on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy, giving context to the fateful events that occurred on that fateful day in 1963.

As I ascended to the sixth floor, where history was forever changed, I couldn't help but feel a sense of solemnity. The museum's layout beautifully captures the timeline of the assassination, guiding visitors through the events leading up to that tragic moment with a seamless flow of exhibits and multimedia presentations.

One aspect that truly impressed me was the wealth of information and artifacts displayed throughout the museum. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, featuring a comprehensive collection of photographs, films, documents, and personal belongings of Kennedy and those involved in the investigation. Each piece serves as a poignant reminder of this event's impact on the nation...

Buy your tickets online and far in advance. They sell out fast.

The museum is mostly photos and reading. The lighting was not great for me. I kind of liked up stairs best. It was brighter and laid out like an art gallery. There was also more room to move around so that we weren’t all packed in and waiting for groups to move along before you could read something. If I could make a suggestion, I would recommend that as you progress along the route it alternates between reading and then a prop or large photo with not much reading so that the line moves along at a better rate. It’s still really interesting to visit the grassy knoll and to see it from the windows of the 6th and 7th floors. The 7th floor windows are easier to see from but not quite as historically significant as the 6th floor window.

The souvenir shop was fun. It has great tee shirts and souvenirs for everyone. I loved all the shirts. We bought four and a puzzle. Our friends bought a giant nickel and some other things for...

Was very interesting, but very crowded 11am. The staff was efficient in getting the correct number of people cued up so that the ride to the evaluator would go smoothly. There is a lot of reading involved FYI. This made our visit very slow. The iconic window is surreal. As may times you have seen it in film and pictures but to stand right there and look out the window to see the x on the road.

Very somber.

The poorly desigened flow and repeating of facts made it kinda not what I expected. I was a little underwhelmed. The last thing that didn't seem to set well for we was three times a staff member was walking around with a clicker counting the number of people that were on the 6th floor. Not that I don't appreciate them trying to keep the crowd managed but, the sound of the clicker was akin to a nervous person with a clicker pen. Just saying just a little thing but, it will be one thing I take away a memory...