A Dynamic Center to Learn and Discover

Explore the Senate like never before.
From the moment a visitor walks through the Institute’s doors they will embark on a virtual journey through the spellbinding history of and the current issues facing the United States Senate – an Institution Senator Kennedy loved and served in for almost 47 years.
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Immerse yourself in a full-scale representation of the U.S. Senate Chamber and explore the legislative process by participating in a one-of-a-kind experience as a Senator-in-training.
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Get a glimpse into Senator Kennedy’s 47 years of service to the Senate by exploring his Senate Office, and an interactive timeline of his achievements.
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Explore opportunities for engaging public programs and ongoing speaker series offered by the Institute.
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Issue of the Day
The EMK Institute covers a rotating set of key topics and policy-areas of ongoing concern to the nation and the U.S. Senate. The Issue of the Day enables the public to connect what’s happening in today’s Senate with the historical context presented in many of the Institute’s exhibits.