JFK Exhibit

I visited this «exhibit» on 12÷17÷14. I was just reading the Dec issue of «Las Vegas» and happened upon an article on The JFK Exhibition and it prompted me to want to write a review for others. I don’t know why I didn’t check reviews before I went and save the money.
As others have said, it is simply a poorly done exhibit. It’s just cheesy and skimpy and not work the admission price. I’m a history fan, JFK history fan as is my buddy who went with me, he with a degree in History! As others said, replicas and minimal interesting pieces. My buddy pointed out how the replica of the oval office was poorly done, missing even simple décor that could have made it better.
As someone else commented, this exhibit is set in one big, bare meeting room. Everything spread out making it look like there was too little to fill the room making it look just weak.
There numerous banners with photos and associated information about those photos from childhood to adulthood; private life to political life; family, friends and events throughout JFK’s life. Now, these banners/​posters/​readers, whatever you call them are about 7′ high and 4′ or 5′ wide. Here’s a simple problem/​solution: these banners start about 6″ (inches) off the floor and go up to about 7′. These banners are spaced apart by about 10′. So you want people to bend over to see and read print 6″ off the ground? and then strain to read at the 7′ level? Don’t they realize mostly old people will come see this? So start the banners at the 4′ level and go to just 6′ and then widen it to 10′ wide. Even 3′ to 6′ would be much better!
The have, at two locations, digital cameras set up where, I guess, a person can sit/​stand and have a photo taken with the given backdrop. One is the presidents desk and the other I forgot, but maybe the white house logo or something. But, no instructions anywhere
We did have one woman approach us in the replica oval office and chat briefly about the Resolute desk and the rocker in the office. She was nice and informative but it was short lived. The
Finally, there is merchandise to purchase: shirts, replica buttons, posters; key rings, glasses, platters, sweatshirts and misc. other items. That makes it even cheesier.
two cars are boring, merely cars that JFK rode in regularly otherwise not the least bit interesting to me.
So, honestly, I would skip this exhibit or at the very most, pay maybe $ 5 to get it. There was no one else in there during our viewing.

Horrible… I should have checked Unilocal prior to going… What a let down… Everything was a replica and some of the items had nothing to do with JFK. It looked amateur… What a horrible exhibit for our 35^th President…
The best thing about going was I purchased an Air Force One cap for my dad for his upcoming birthday…

AHHH I checked Unilocal for this immediately after walking in. Biggest joke by far. I wanted to take pictures to show how absurd the display and over all appearance of this place was, but didn’t want to spend any extra time in there, trying to get a refund. It was sparse, everything was a duplicated version, apparently chairs from other presidents and other First Ladies dresses were in there. Nothing what I thought it would be. I would give a higher review for the supervisor that refunded me the 3 tickets I bought for locals, totaling $ 71. I would have been disappointed even if it was free. Oh well. Dallas here I come for the real deal.

Dang I wish I knew this was on Unilocal.I would save the time and money.
I am a hardcore JFK fan. my license plate is JFK! and boy was I disappointed.
Everything is a replica, items are scattered in a huge meeting/​event room, it looks so amateurish I felt like it was disrespectful to the 35^th president.
Even if it was free admission I’d still be disappointed and upset.
I could have done a better job doing it in my living room.
Shame on you Tropicana!

Growing up in Dallas, I’ve been to Dealey Plaza & the Schoolbook Depository many times. I’ve seen many exhibits about JFK. This was by far the most disappointing
Exhibit about JFK I’ve seen.
First, with the exception of a few items, everything in this exhibit is a REPLICA. From Air Force One to the various gowns on display to the furniture.
Second, the title is misleading. It is not a true exhibit dedicated 100% to JFK. Replica period pieces of George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson are displayed.
When I walked in I was not prepared for what I saw. Put together this is not. It is wide open with objects scattered about. There are various posters regarding the Kennedy’s, JFK, the election, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Jackie. There is a replica of the Oval Office & JFKs desk. There are a few benches where you can watch a few DVDs. There are gown belonging to many former First Ladies, including Hilary. A few cars are present. But the majority of what is displayed are posters of JFK during various stages of life. Sadly, some of the information cards displayed contain typos.
You can tour through a section of a plane painted to look like Air Force One & there are a few displays within that are interesting. There is a news broadcast announcing the shooting, and radio chatter playing in the cockpit.
What disappointed me most was the exhibit was just put up in a room that nothing was done to. Fake plants thrown about. Backdrop curtains not hung properly and/​or of varying colors. The Oval office was taped together.
Go at your own risk. The cars were neat, but thats it. I was tempted to ask for a refund. Sadly, I can not recommend this Exhibit.