John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Massachusetts
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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.
🚗 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.
Images
Photograph of the birthplace of John F. Kennedy on Beals st. in Brookline, MA
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS / Robert Perron
The dining table is set with the fine china and silver that Rose Kennedy received as a wedding present.
Credit: NPS / Robert Perron
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Sep 5
Sunny
High: 72.1°F | Low: 59.9°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 11.6 mph
Rain Chance: 42%
UV Index: 2.5
Sunrise: 06:14 AM
Sunset: 07:12 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (29%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 60°F
Cloud Cover: 42%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Sep 6
Sunny
High: 70.6°F | Low: 54.2°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 8.1 mph
Rain Chance: 18%
UV Index: 5.5
Sunrise: 06:15 AM
Sunset: 07:10 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (20%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.9°F
Cloud Cover: 18%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Sep 7
Sunny
High: 77.5°F | Low: 54.1°F
Humidity: 53%
Wind: 5.8 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 5.9
Sunrise: 06:16 AM
Sunset: 07:08 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (12%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 56.3°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Rip Current Statement issued September 5 at 2:15AM EDT until September 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sep 5, 2026 2:15am
Expires: Sep 5, 2026 3:15pm
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA,
Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes
MA and Nantucket MA Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Kennedy and Fitzgerald Family Origins Tour
Join us in an exploration of the Kennedy and Fitzgerald families' Boston roots. During this 90-minute tour, we'll visit sites of identity, faith, and community in downtown Boston and the North End and consider questions of transition, permanence, and belonging: How did the Irish and Irish American experience inform their sense of selves? What role did religion and the power of American democracy have in shaping their character? How did the Kennedys and the Fitzgeralds view the communities that made up the city of Boston? How were they shaped by the communities they lived in and in turn, how was the city transformed by them?
The Origins Tour will be offered on Wednesdays throughout July and August at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Sam Adams Statue outside of Faneuil Hall
Date: Jul 8, 2026 12:00am to Aug 26, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Artist-in-Residency at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is excited to welcome an Artist-in-Residence this summer!
Award-winning artist and educator Dr. Heather Heckel will visit from July 23–26 to create a series of original artworks inspired by the site.
Dr. Heckel has exhibited her work internationally and completed more than 30 artist residencies with organizations including the National Park Service. She holds degrees in illustration, art education, painting, and educational leadership.
Visitors are invited to watch her work in progress from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., July 23–26.
Learn more about Dr. Heckel and view her portfolio at HeatherHeckel.com.
Location: Join us in the backyard at John Fitzgerald Kennedy NHS as we welcome artist Dr. Heather Heckel who will be creating art inspired work of the site.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 12:00am to Jul 26, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
83 Beals Street
Brookline, MA 02446
🏤 Mailing Address:
83 Beals Street
Brookline, MA 02446
📞 Voice Phone: 6175667937
📞 Fax Phone: 6177309884
✉️ Email: jason_atsales@nps.gov