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This year-long free exhibit celebrates the Center’s rich history through the people who have brought it to life these past fifty years. Engaging video, powerful visuals, and novel archival content tell the story of the Kennedy Center’s history in the voices and memories of the leaders, staff, artists, donors, audiences, and larger community that make it a “living” memorial.

Curated by International Programming, this exhibit publicly launches the Kennedy Center Archives as a resource for preserving and providing access to the Kennedy Center’s legacy. Enjoy in person, or from the comfort of your own home as much of this exhibit is also available for access online!

Opening this September in the Center’s atrium comes a new permanent 7,500-square foot exhibit exploring Kennedy’s presidency and commitment to the arts. This immersive exhibit of archival photographs, videos, and the latest in digital technology explores how the arts infused and informed the Kennedy presidency. Visitors to the new JFK Gallery will be able to:

• Trace the power of the arts in influencing politics, culture, and style.

• Step into the words of Presiden Kennedy’s speeches.

• Create your own guest list for a White House dinner.

• Capture an artistic selfie in the style of President Kennedy’s portrait by artist Elaine de Kooning.

The Kennedy Center invites everyone to share a memory of their experience at the Kennedy Center over the past 50 years on social media using #KenCen50th and #KenCenStories on Instagram and Twitter.

For more information and hours, visit: kennedy-center.org