Old State House and Boston Massacre Site - Helpful Guide for Boston Visitors

 

The Old State House in Boston is a key site for the American Revolution.

It was here that the Boston Massacre took place, freedom from England was debated, and independence was announced to Boston. 

Old State House Boston is a major site on the Freedom Trail.

Inside the Old State House Museum, you can view the Bostonian Society's huge collection of artifacts focused on the American Revolution in Boston, along with access to the Bostonian Society Library and Archives.

There are interactive exhibits, many artifacts, 18th-century artwork, and the stories of Bostonians who lived during the Revolution.

Don't miss:
The Boston Massacre Site Multimedia presentation presents facts of the Boston Massacre and its importance in the American Revolution

Free Tours with Admission to Old State House Museum (ask at the ticket counter for additional information):

Old State House: 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 4:00 pm

Boston Massacre: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm

Revolutionary Characters Live: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:30 pm

Boston Old State House Museum Admission Tickets are available Online.

Below is helpful information for visiting the Old State House and Boston Massacre in Boston.



Address

206 Washington Street   Boston, MA 20109

Admission Fee and Hours

Old State House and Boston Massacre Site Tickets:

Boston Massacre Site is outside Old State House and is FREE for visitors to Visit 24 hours whole year

Old State House houses the museum and charges a US$12 admission fee for an Adult (Individual).

You can purchase tickets at the ticket counter inside the Old State House Museum or online.


Old State House Hours :

The Boston Old State House Museum is open 7 days a week.

9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Daily)

Labor Day - Memorial Day: Closes at 6 pm

Christmas Eve Day: Closes at 3 pm

Closed on - New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.


Old State House Museum Admission in Boston - $12.00
from: Viator

Getting to Old State House in Boston

To Old State House by Boston "T" (Subway/Train):

Take the T (subway):

Orange Line or Blue Line T to State Street Station stop

Follow signs for "Old State House" to street level.

The station is directly beneath the Old State House

OR

Green Line T to Government Center Station stop

Walk down Court Street one block to State Street.

OR

Red Line T to the Downtown Crossing station stop

Walk down Washington Street toward City Hall to State Street (several blocks).

Additional driving directions are available online at the Old State House Website

Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour Bus also have Stop at Old State House:
Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - $47.25 from: Viator

Recommendations and Tips for visiting Old State House Boston

- Be aware there are many stairs at Old State House,  and no ramps are available at this time.  Wear good shoes.

- This attraction will take you 30 minutes or more depending on your interest.  Combine with Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market nearby.

- If you are visiting multiple attractions in Boston, then we suggest purchasing a Go Boston card by Smart Destinations 
  Go Boston Card provides discounted Tickets to Multiple Boston attractions (incl. Old State House) and Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus.

Website

 Visit the Official Old State House Website for more information
Old State House Museum Admission in Boston - $12.00

Experience Revolutionary Boston and learn about the nation's history at the iconic Old State House museum. Included with your admission are historic rooms and exhibitions telling the story of Massachusetts from a colony to a commonwealth. Join us on our daily guided talks to learn the history of the Old State House, the or the tragic tale of the Boston Massacre.

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