This historic house opened to the public exactly 50 years ago. After JFKs assassination, his mother re-purchased the house where he was born. It was restored to its 1917 appearance, based upon Rose Kennedys memories. It was so nice to see the house, based upon the memories of someone who actually lived there. Enjoy the short movie in the visitor center and then take a free, ranger led tour of the house. I was the only one on the tour and the ranger was very knowledgeable.

Closed for renovation, this small but interesting site tells both the JFK origin story and the also does a good job of portraying life in Brookline in a different time. With all of the surrounding houses renovated surely dozens of times over the last Century, it’s interesting to walk into a house that looks the same on the outside, but is of an altogether different era on the inside.

Visited on first presidential debate 2020...A beautiful day. House is close for the season

Yes, as if it was meant to be in some awkward and strange way, I finally visited the birthplace of the United States 35th president last fall celebrating its 50th year anniversary of becoming part of the US National Park system. This despite earlier in the better part of the early 21st century of driving and walking by the former home of the president many a times... knowing it was there, but avoiding it. Surprisingly, I was informed that it is the third smallest site in the entirety of the US National Park system from the park rangers stationed at the site. The rangers present were very cordial, friendly, and had a wealth of information of the former president and the families historical past in and around the Brookline and greater Boston area of Eastern Mass. The visit was filled with awe inspiring moments to see what it was like to have been born and lived in the house over 100 years ago with a convenient self guided digital device with recorded sections assigned to a particular part/room of the house. No fee is required to take the tour, but a donation box is located at the reception desk where the devices can be borrowed from. Highly recommended for anyone to visit this historical site! Please donate and be considerate with regards to the new norms! Happy Birthday Mr. President!

Closed during COVID_19, happy to see it from the outside though. Had a few fun photo ops.

What a great historical treasure.i could visualize the family living there.Rose did a great job restoring

Its a wonderful experience to be driving thru a normal Urban neighborhood by todays standards, just to find a normal house thats nothing out of ordinary on that block, until you see the signage posted on the property.That in itself, is the most refreshing feeling one can experience about this visit.The house was closed, being of season, but no regrets, as it was a beautiful sunny day with just a few neighbors walking by, made this stop a memorable one.

Very interesting-a different look into the childhood of JFK.

As of today they are still closed. But it was nice to imagine the Kennedys growing up in this neighborhood.

Its a cute little house where JFK was born! No entry fees and they offer tours ( open may end- oct ). The rangers are super friendly and will answer all your questions, it wont take more than 30-40 minutes for the whole tour, enjoy!

Free guided tour is excellent. Great place for kids to learn a part of great American history.

Beautifully kept. And staff very friendly and helpful. A well kept secret.

I think it was a nice place. Rose Kennedy persevered the house so well that we are able to capture the moment JFK was born.

Fantastic building filled with memories and facts about not only JFK himself but also his family. The staff are very knowledgable and are able to answer any questions about all this relative. I would recommend a visit here.

We were just walking and discovered we were close to JFKs birthplace. Great to be able to see that part of history. We missed touring inside, it was closed.

Nice place to tawke the family for 30 minutes and getaway. They have the actual bewhi d Kennedy was delivered in. Small, but elegant home where JFK spent his first 3 three years.

Must see if youre a JFK fan. House is so cute!!

Is interesting know where John was grow up. The place will be open maybe until 6

Very cool! Easy and the best part? FREE!

Loved learning about President Kennedy and his family.

We had a great tour led by a personable guide named Phil. He was full of interesting facts. It was cool to see the house which has been staged back to what it looked like back when they were living there.

If youre in the neighborhood, stop by. Nothing to lose, lots to gain. Free tour with very knowledgeable guide. Just be aware, it focuses more on the house, neighborhood and him during the time he lived there, not his presidency.

So cool! Really want to go back and take the full tour. Was still an amazing experience without it.

It is unfortunate that such an important resource of both local and national history has been entrusted to such an incompetent group of individuals. We were the first to arrive, at 2:15, for a guided tour at 2:30. We were provided tickets and instructed to wait. As we were waiting, more visitors arrived. They were instructed to continue directly into the house to explore it on their own. The staff then decided to cancel the 2:30 tour because there were too many people in the house already. They did not actually make this announcement. I had to ask. If I hadnt asked, when would they have said something? We continued into the house and were told we had to wait to go to the second floor because it was at capacity. Good idea, but guess what? It sounds like the house was at capacity at 2:15 or 2:30. How about stopping people at the door and telling them to come back in 10 or 15 minutes so you can run the tour we were promised and were expecting? I cant believe these clowns work for the National Park Service, which I have otherwise had the greatest respect for and confidence in. They are a disgrace to the NPS uniform.

Very cool piece of American history!

The house of the former POTUS is well preserved. Theres a second floor that is under renovation. The staff at the site are very polite and helpful. Street parking is available in front of the house.

Pretty cool place to learn about the very early years of JFK. Has a video detailing the history of the house with Rose Kennedy and a free guided tour.

Just a small piece of American History. JFK birthplace. 100 anniversary of a great man.

Great tour! Brief but very informative. Ms. Suzanne was a great tour guide.

Lovely and informative tour, courtesy of US National Park Rangers. Andrew was wonderful. Thank you!

It was closed to the public

Very kind folks and a very well maintained house! Its good for a quick tid bit of American history.

A bit of history preserved for all to share.

It is an amazing experience for little kids to see how the world lived a while ago

Was excited to see birthplace in quaint but beautiful neighborhood

Interesting to learn about his familys history and where he lived. Not a destination by itself but a nice place to stop in while walking through beautiful streets.

How simple yet how powerful is this place..

Lovely birthplace of the 35th President. Nice to have all this wonderful history in my backyard!

Wonderful site. Terrific ranger

A gem of a landmark hidden in a wonderful Boston neighborhood. There are multiple ranger and self led audio tours that help bring the house to life. This is a relatively short (30 minutes) experience, but if youre in the area, its highly recommended. The park rangers are extremely friendly so make sure to ask plenty of questions!

Beautiful architecture, nice for knowing about J.F.K and J. Onassis

Very interesting. John FK lived there 10 years. I visited the outside because it is currently closed.

History. Right in front of your eyes!

Open from May 25 thru Oct 14.. Nice place to visit to learn JFK childhood.. Strongly recommend

Love this place, a place Review history and family time. Feel free to enjoy your kids and family at this location!

Nice cozy place to see where Mr. Kennedy was born and the atmosphere in which he spent the first four years of life. Its nice that the narrations in the audio recordings were made by Rose Fitzgerald, the president mothers. Admission is free and theres a small gift store.

A neighborhood gem. I had a pleasant tour here during a walk around Coolidge Corner. The furniture was set up according to Rose Kennedys memory following JFKs death - so its not exactly the same as when JFK was a child, but its very close. This site is closed over the winter, but if you call the National Park Service you can arrange for a private tour.

Fun less busy (when I went on a weekday) tourist stop. The rangers who give the tour really know their stuff. Cool to be really close to see the old furniture and nick nacks. Have to go on a tour to see the place, but I think worthwhile to see an important house in local and national history.

For most of the day, the home can only be accessed by guided tours which frequently leave from the basement. However, from 12-1 and from 4-5, you can take the audio tour which is narrated by Mrs. Kennedy, the mother of the president. Her tour gives a really interesting window into the mannerisms of a past era.

This is a nice little thing to visit if youre in the area but not worth a trip of its own. Be sure to take the tour and stay until the end where you can hear JFKs mother talk about their life in the house in the greatest Boston accent ever recorded

Great place to quickly drop in and learn a little history. Didnt know it was something to visit until I was looking on Google maps for things to do not too far from Fenway. Glad we stopped in.

The staff here were very helpful, and provided me and my family with an ample amount of information about the nations youngest president. Adding on, its great for kids because of the Junior Ranger activities. I look forward to visiting it again in the future!

Too bad it was closed the day of my visit as I hadnt made any appointment beforehand, still a pleasant experience to be able to see the JFKs childhood house nonetheless.

I enjoyed taking a tour of this historic home. Our tour guide (Ian) was knowledgeable and friendly.

Took both audio tour (Saturday) and volunteer led tour, both very good. Doesnt take very long to see it but an interesting site.

Ranger Phil really knew his stuff and told a lot of anecdotes that helped bring alive the history of the home.

IT Was out og season mid April, so er only saw it from outside.

Alot of information. Will be back to visit again.

If you are visiting Boston, you need know this place.

Guides are helpful as you tour the birthplace of our 35th president. An interesting historic site.

The house JFK grew up in. The original bassinet and belongings of the Kennedy families. We toured the house on the mothers birthday and enjoyed some of her favorite teas and cookies.

Amazing experience. A magnificent way to go through the life and events sorounding this great man.

So informative. So interesting. Well worth it.

Kennedys birthplace is a must see if you enjoy history and are in the Boston area. The park rangers give very informative tours. The home has many items that are original to the house when the Kennedys lived there.

Such knowledgeable staff! Very friendly and very professional! The place looks great!

Spend 2-3 hours learning about one of our best presidents, nice ocean view outside as well

It was really special to see where JFK was born and spent his early years in this family home. Short and sweet tour.

Its exactly what you expect. Great to bring your family when youre trying to think of a tourist thing to do.

Excellent place to connect with the young life of our 35 president. I found it very accessible and moving. We had an excellent tour guide too.

A wonderful national park site for any local or visitor to learn the early childhood history of John F. Kennedy and live in 1910s. Tours operate every half hour during the summer months, plan for an hour long visit.

Hidden gem, its free and staffs are welcoming and informative. Last guided tour @3:30 and self guided tour 4-5. It last about 30-45min.

Really enjoyed the visit here. Its free and you get a nice guided tour of the place

Lovely tour and a real sense of history

After living in Boston and visiting the town of Brookline for so many years, we finally made it to the JFK birth home. From Downtown Boston, its about a 15 minute ride on the Green Line (C) train. Get off at Coolidge Corner and from there its about a 5-7 minute walk to this site.The site is open Wednesday through Sunday. You can only view the home on your own at certain hours each day (check website), otherwise, they do offer a free 30 minute tour. I highly suggest you take the tour. It highlights the early years of the Kennedy family. Not all the furnishings actually belonged to the family but it does give you sense of what a home in Boston was like in the early 1900s.The entrance is located in the back of the house and on a quiet residential street in Brookline.

Interesting. But closed for season

Make sure to check the seasonal times, it is closed in the winter.

Not impressed. Been to much better national parks/ historic monuments

Really informative tour with very knowledgeable guides.

Excellent place Very well maintained

Very interesting and free!

One of the best museums Ive ever been to. Beautiful and well put together to honor an amazing president

Small house but its beautifully preserved and the tour guides are friendly and know their JFK!

Worth the trip. Take the free shuttle to and from the nearest T Station on the red line.

Great bit of history

Nicely preserved.

Fascinating tour. Learned new JFK facts about his early childhood and growing up. The tour is free and not very long. Its worth visiting if you happen to be in the Brookline area.

Just passed along the street. Will definately come back again for a visit....

Moving remembrance of president Kennedys childhood and the kennedy familys humble beginning.

Able to take a tour through the birth place of JFK. Educational and off the beaten path.

Free tours done by knowledgable staff.

Very interesting, if small, National Park site. Plenty of history of the Kennedy family and how upper middle class families lived in the early 20th century

To early need to put time later but awesomeR.I.P J.F.k

Interesting

Unfortunately closed, but nice to see the landmark.

It was a nice place. But it was closed on Saturday.

Now its free to tour. Very educational place.

Interesting place and a beautiful neighborhood to walk around.

Remind the legacy of Handsome and Great President

Check closing hours before visiting

Said it was open online, but wasnt, not till may 14th, so rather disappointing