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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library vs Boston Public Library
Both are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Boston Public Library ranks marginally higher than John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library. Boston Public Library ranks #3 in Boston with praise from 14 reviews including On the Grid, Not For Tourists and Where.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
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Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
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Concierge
"It's great for history buffs, but be aware that getting there without a car is a bit of a schlep."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The legacy of JFK is ubiquitous in Boston, but the official memorial to the 35th president is this striking, modern, marble building designed by IM Pei."
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Time Out
"A looming concrete-and-glass monolith designed by I.M. Pei (completed in 1979), this shrine to the life and work of the 35th US president overlooks the outer harbor."
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Afar Magazine
"South of Boston's city center and away from all the crowds, the museum is full of memorabilia from JFK's life before and during his presidency."
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Not For Tourists
"Houses 21 permanent exhibits examining JFK's life and work."
Boston Public Library
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700 Boylston St., At Copley Sq., Boston, MA 02116
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"The Boston Public Library is a destination in itself, and not just for bookworms."
Lonely Planet
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"Dating from 1852, the esteemed Boston Public Library lends credence to Boston’s reputation as the ‘Athens of America.’."
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Time Out
"The original structure, designed by Charles McKim and completed in 1895, is now the research library, while an extension opened in 1972 to function as a general library."
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Fodor's
"This venerable institution is a handsome temple to literature and a valuable research library."
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Not For Tourists
"People need at least one place where they can be their most effective, motivated and focused. Sometimes it's their home, a coffee shop, the back corner of a bookstore, a random park..."
