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Please call 617.514.1555 to inquire after your missing possessions.</li></ul><h2>Please be Prepared for Security</h2><p>To make your experience safe and enjoyable, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum takes the safety and security of all guests, staff, and visitors seriously. The Kennedy Library is a U.S. Federal facility administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). To protect its holdings, staff, and buildings, NARA facilities abide by the following measures within Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR § 1280:</p><ul><li>Upon entry, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. </li><li>All weapons, including guns, knife blades exceeding 2.5" in length, multipurpose tools, and stun-guns, will be confiscated and not returned.</li><li>Large bags and backpacks are not permitted and should be stored in your vehicle. 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