John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site — Beals Street
Brookline, MA Location

National Historic Site

Late Summer/Early Fall (Sep 1 - October 29, 2017)
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30am-5:00pm. Information on guided house tours is available on our guided tours page. Reservations are not made for groups fewer than five as tours are offered first-come-first-served. For more information on neighborhood walking tours please visit our outdoor activities page.
Offseason Hours (November 1, 2017 - late May, 2018)

About

First Steps to the White House

As a boy, JFK’s parents never expected he 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. In 2017, the centennial of JFK’s birth, we commemorate not only his early life, but the ideas and principles he left behind.

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.

Weather

Typical New England Weather: Warm, humid summers and cold winters. Any available outdoor programs take place rain or shine.

Permits and Reservations Information