National Historic Site

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Massachusetts National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/jofi

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Tours by appointment unavailable on certain dates in November - January

Tours by appointment are not available on the following dates: November: 6-13, 25-27 December: 24-25, 31 January: 1-8

Posted or updated Oct 6, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Watch "The Shaping of a President, The First Home of John F. Kennedy"

Watch "The Shaping of a President, The First Home of John F. Kennedy," the site film for John Fitzgerald Kennedy NHS.

13 Minutes

Park Film

Activities the NPS lists for John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Guided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

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.

Operating Hours
Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday	10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 617-566-7937
Email: [email protected]
Address: 83 Beals Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Coordinates: 42.3469, -71.1232· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Visitor Center	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM	6175667937	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/jofi/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.