Boston Logan International Airport has unveiled “Invention, Innovation, Imagination,” a new visual and audio installation in Terminal A. The exhibit uses compelling wall graphics and sound to honor native son President John F. Kennedy and his bold challenge to put a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s.
This installation is the first phase of a three-part collaboration between Logan Airport and the JFK Library Foundation. Future phases will include visuals intended to spark children’s interest in science and volunteerism, as well as a display highlighting President Kennedy’s call for global citizenship.
“This exhibit fits perfectly into our design for Logan Airport and is a great honor to President Kennedy’s legacy,” said Thomas P. Glynn, CEO of Massport. “Our public art program at Massport aims to engage travelers and provide a distinctive sense of place. This installation reminds us how President Kennedy inspired the nation to expand the boundaries of science and technology. That inspiration has continued to drive innovation here in Massachusetts.”
President Kennedy’s 1961 challenge accelerated the U.S. space program by setting a clear national goal: to take a leadership role in space and reach the moon ahead of the Soviet Union during the Cold War-era Space Race. His call to action rallied political will, funding, and scientific effort, ultimately helping to shape decades of advances in aerospace, engineering, and related fields.
The “Invention, Innovation, Imagination” exhibit provides travelers an opportunity to reflect on that era of ambition and the lasting impact of civic leadership on scientific progress. By pairing striking imagery with an evocative audio component, the installation seeks to engage a wide audience—families, students, and commuters alike—and to celebrate Massachusetts’ role in the nation’s technological achievements.
As the multi-phase program continues, Logan Airport and the JFK Library Foundation plan to roll out additional installations that build on themes of exploration, education, and public service, encouraging younger generations to consider careers in science and to embrace a spirit of global responsibility modeled by President Kennedy.