John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Entertainment
4.8 (10721 reviews)
Esteemed cultural center hosting plays, music & dance shows in its multiple theaters plus art tours.
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
+1 202-467-4600
Did You Know?
7 facts
1950s
Early Planning
The idea for a National Cultural Center, which later became the Kennedy Center, was first proposed in the late 1950s.
Multi-Million Dollar
Fundraising Campaign
President John F. Kennedy and his wife launched a major fundraising campaign to finance the construction of the Kennedy Center.
Living Memorial
Presidential Tribute
After President Kennedy's assassination, President Lyndon B. Johnson designated the center as a living memorial to honor him and his support of the arts.
16
Crystal Chandeliers
The Grand Foyer of the Kennedy Center boasts 16 massive crystal chandeliers, each weighing a ton.
