Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
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Exterior of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
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 Location within Massachusetts
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| Location | 210 Morrissey Boulevard Columbia Point Boston, MA 02125 |
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| Coordinates | 42°18′53″N 71°02′07″W / 42.314852°N 71.035401°W |
| Type | Specialized, Historical, Biographical |
| Accreditation | American Alliance of Museums |
| Founder | Edward M. Kennedy & Victoria Reggie Kennedy |
| President | Jean F. MacCormack |
| Architect | Rafael Viñoly |
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JFK/UMass 
JFK/UMass
JFK/UMass
JFK/UMass
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| Nearest parking | On site (no charge) |
| Website | emkinstitute |
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate (also known as the EMK Institute) is a specialty museum and non-profit educational institution on Columbia Point in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, next to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on the University of Massachusetts Boston campus. Named for U.S. Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy, the Institute contains a full-scale reproduction of the United States Senate Chamber, a replica of Senator Kennedy’s Washington, D.C. office, and digital exhibits designed by ESI Design.
The Institute is dedicated to educating the public about the important role of the Senate in our government, encouraging participatory democracy, invigorating civil discourse, and inspiring the next generation of citizens and leaders to engage in the civic life of their communities.
This exhibit houses the only full-scale reproduction of the United States Senate Chamber. Visitors are encouraged to explore the space with the help of exhibit interpreters and participate in the Institute’s signature daily programs, such as Today’s Vote and Great Senate Debates.
The exhibit halls feature technology-driven projected displays that immerse visitors in the history of the Senate through exhibits such as What is the Senate?, Traditions of the Senate, and People of the Senate. In addition, the halls include interactive exhibits, such as How a Bill Becomes a Law, where visitors work together to negotiate and select ice cream sundae toppings, vote on bills, override vetoes, and practice the skills needed to guide legislation through Congress.
This exhibit features a full-scale replica of Senator Kennedy’s Washington, D.C. office, where visitors, equipped with provided tablets, are able to explore the stories behind pieces of the collection.
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