Edward M. Kennedy Institute April Family Open House

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate | Boston, MA

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Join us at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for a free open house to explore our exhibits and be a Senator for the Day!
About this Event

Come and enjoy our exhibits, family-friendly activities, and programming throughout the day in the Senate Chamber.

Special Programs:

  • 10:30 AM: Future Senator (recommended for grades 3-5)
  • 11:00 AM: Guided Tour (all ages)
  • 12:00 PM: Today’s Vote: Federal Voting Rights (recommended for middle school, high school, and adults)
  • 1:00 PM: Welcoming Words Story Time for Young Visitors (recommended for grades K-3)
  • 1:30 PM: Guided Tour (all ages)
  • 2:30 PM: Today’s Vote: Federal Voting Rights (recommended for middle school, high school, and adults)

Other Activities Include:

  • Make Your Own Campaign Button
  • Political Poster Project
  • And more …

On Display

  • People of the Senate: View and learn more about every Senator who has served in the United States Senate!
  • Senator Kennedy's Office: See a replica of Senator Kennedy's Washington, D.C. office, including photographs, paintings, and documents. Then learn more about what a senator's staff does!
  • Senate Chamber: Sit in a one-to-one scale replica of the United States Senate Chamber and learn about its history. Stay for a Today's Vote program to cast your vote on the future of Voting Rights!
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Where is it happening?

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, 210 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, United States

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