I went here on a class field trip. The time their was very informative. We were able to the history of M. Kennedy and about about becoming a U.S. Senator. The chamber was also very cool and interactive to see.
Effective at what it tries to do -- educate visitors on the role of the U.S. Senate and celebrate the political career of Ted Kennedy. The museum is spacious, the exhibits are engaging and memorable, and there is a new and polished look to the building that makes the experience pleasant for all.
Educational and well designed. Nice tech interface.
Perhaps the finest Senate chamber knockoff I've ever been to.
Tons of information, modern and current, a different experience to every visit. Either side of the aisle, this was a great visit.
A great place to carry kids to learn more about Massachusetts and himself Edward M Kennedy plus everything is technologized so it won't be boring
Beautiful building and museum in a lovely scenic location. Conference center existence is enhanced by presidential history throughout the museum.
This was supposed to be an interactive experience, but we only interacted twice, briefly. The mock Senate chamber was a very confusing experience.
I can't say enough good things about our experience at the EMK Institute. The replica of the Senate chamber is amazing, and the "Today's Vote" program is informative and interactive. The fact that each visitor receives a tablet on arrival and chooses their own profile makes you feel like a part of everything that is going on. We arrived just after opening and stayed easily until 2pm. I highly recommend visiting (and if you are a local, check with your library for discount passes!).
They always fun politically focused events for kids to attend. Weve also attend some great workshops and panels found on Eventbrite here.
Great food, spacious dining ni ing area, and interesting exhibits. Excellent sports for our company holiday party tonight !
Went to the JFK Library on Monday and saw that the EMK Institute was open Tuesday thru Sunday. So came back on Thursday at 12:20pm only to find they were only open until 1pm that day even though they advertise a 10am-5pm opening times on their website. Disappointing as I came back specifically to visit on my vacation.
This a must visit location. Take your time and attend all the sessions. Edward Kennedy left his legacy in this building. The staff members are so professional and knowledgeable.
An incredible facility combined with an incredible staff, EMK offers a one of a kind immersive experience. I try to take a field trip with my middle school civics students annually and we are always left amazed. They have rebuild the US Senate chamber to scale and offer an innovated SIM as well as the ever changing daily roll call. In a time of political division and dysfunction, The EMK Institute for the US Senate provides some hope in the dark.
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Being able to learn about the chambers in DC without the cost of travel
Excellent facility; very much enjoyed the "mock bill debate" while sitting in the Senate chamber. The people working there were very knowledgeable and courteous.
I'm looking forward to bring my whole family back! Great stimulus for family civic engagement and very entertaining.
Such an amazing educational place! Touching the history of this great country, using technology! I feel lucky to live in Massachusetts where my children can learn about their government in a great place for free!
Don't miss this on your Boston visit. Great exhibits and training on how our Senate is structured and designed to function.
Great people, stunning facility, fantastic education
My residents and I had wonderful experience at the Institute today. I look forward to visiting again.
Nice museum of the Senate, a memorial of a senator who championed equal rights ruined by the racially profiling security guard who posted up by my car as soon as I arrived and didn't move until I left. Live by the words, Boston. Do better.
Great place to learn about the history and inner workings of the US Senate, plus the life and times of one of its longest-serving members, Edward (Ted) Kennedy. Visitors are handed handheld devices to help them navigate the museum and interact with the exhibitions. The space is huge but has just the right amount of exhibitions, so the experience is not overwhelming. Check out the large hall recreating the actual US Senate chamber in DC, where you can get a feel for what it's like to be a US senator voting on issues and legislation.
The staff are all pleasant and helpful. There is a gift shop and cafeteria on-site.
Was incredible I was honoured to have participated in such an important decision making process...
Attended a talk and book signing. Sat in a replica of the United States Senate chamber! Lots of educational exhibits about our nation's government. Can't wait to come back and learn more!
We were Senators for the day and it was pretty fun !
I really enjoyed our time at the Institute. Lots of history about the Senate. Loved the interactive features and being part of a vote in the Senate chamber. A lot more goes into passing laws than I ever knew! lol The replica of Sen Kennedy's office was the icing on the cake during our visit. All the paintings he did are hanging on the walls of the reception area of his office....I never realized what a good artist he was.
Excellent events on the top of the hour in the incredible replica Senate chamber!
Very impressive space & tribute to our great senator but acoustics awful for balcony listeners. What happened?
Really geared more towards kids
Dreadful smell in most areas
Like a dead rodent, or several.
We had to leave because of it.
Guy at admissions desk looked at me like i was crazy when i mentioned it onour way out
Ann Tyson
Cool interactive museum to learn history and pretend to be a US senator for a day.
I came to this place and they gave a great demonstration of what the how the senators make decisions for America
Very educational. Docents all very professional and knowledgeable. Everyone willing to answer any questions you have.
Didn t announce an unscheduled closure in any clear method and was lied to saying it was announced on the website (the word closed didn t appear anywhere). I was then told I m supposed to call any place that is open to check that they are actually open...how absurd...
The Edward M Kennedy Library is a beautiful sight which is near the water a must place to visit which occasionally have speakers come and talk about different topics
Awesome experience. It's more fun if you go as a group with at least 6
Learned a lot about being in the Senate, and got all of the badges!
Great interactive exhibits in a beautiful facility. The workers/volunteers were very knowledgeable and friendly. This would be a great place to take kids.
Replica of the US Senate. The simulation is great for students to learn the lawmaking process.
I was there yesterday as a volunteer for MIRA (Mass. Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition) to register the new citizens to vote. It was the first time Edward M. Kennedy Institute was doing the swear in for new citizens. The staffs were friendly, helpful and welcomed us. Thanks!
After visiting the US Senate in DC last Thanksgiving, it was nice to hear a lot more about how the Senate operates. Even my 8 year old was interested!
Interesting...wasn't sure what to expect. Great place to learn about the Senate for everyone.
A fascinating experience. Where else can you be a senator for a few hours?
Very nice place. Great to learn more about US government
Great experience and very informative. School children would benefit from visiting the institute.
I think this place gets 5 star rating because it was a very interesting topic to talk about and that thinking about our senators like EMK is very important.
It is a beautiful building on the water near Umass Boston. Lot's of information on laws and bills and the United States. Gorgeous art work painted by Ted Kennedy himself. Right next door to the JFK Museum.
Well layedout facility. His office is well done. Use of interactive tablets helps highlight each exhibit. The chamber presentation ended it with a bang. Go! Go! Go!
Fantastic facility. Highly informative. Great interactive presentations. A great option for a school trip.
The full-scale replica Senate floor is really something to soak in. Great area to walk around right on the water after too.
A wonderful and educational experience. A great interactive experience, the staff is very friendly and seem to love their jobs. The chance to follow the making of a law, then playing Senator in the hall was great. Don't go and say nothing. Stand and be heard. It will contribute to your experience. I plan to go back and bring my out of town guests who have not seen it yet. A MUST stop for every American!
Simple and beautiful museum with a strong message of the power of bipartisanship. Amazing recreation of the US Senate chamber.
Great lecture and discussion by well known authorities
Great experience! Wonderful place to learn more about our democracy.
Great place. Went as a Girl Scout event and the employees were amazing with the girls and super welcoming.
Beautiful site with interactive learning opportunities for all ages.
It's a great place to visit, it's interactive and interesting and educational
Excellent place for a field trip. I took my 8th graders and they loved it. The museum is highly interactive, and all students received an iPad. It was a wonderful place for a visit. I highly recommend it.
Very clean and informative, although the guide seemed unprepaired at times when specific question were asked.
Very informative displays on the history and function of the US Senate.
Went there for a high school We The People event but it seemed like an interesting place full of multimedia exhibits and a full size replica of the Senate floor.
Very interactive and educational! As well as fun and accommodating for young children!
This was incredible. Making it interactive was brilliant. Very creative and informative.
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