Hours
Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm.
On Sundays, tours are offered at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm.
Confirm availability by clicking “Book” to view the tour calendar.
The only way to visit the museum is through guided tour and museum programs. The Museum is across three floors with no elevator and has one small bathroom. Enjoy the mini-exhibition and gift shop in the lobby while you are here.
Admission
- $16 - Adults
- $13 - Seniors (65+)
- $8 - Students
- $8 - Educators
- Free - Children 12 and under
- Free - Members
- Free - Active duty military personnel, plus up to five family members, in collaboration with NEA Blue Star Museums
- Free - EBT Cardholders (2 per card)
- Free - NARM Members
- Free - Staff of other museums with ID (2 per ID)
Discounts
We are proud to be a NARM member institution. NARM members receive free admission when visiting our site. To become a NARM member through the Nichols House Museum visit the membership section of our website. To learn more visit the NARM website.
We are proud to be a Distinctive Destination of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We welcome all National Trust members to receive 2-for-1 admission when visiting our site. Please visit the NTHP website for more information.
AAA members receive $1 off the price of admission.
55 Mount Vernon Street
Boston, MA 02108
For more information
617-227-6993
info@nicholshousemuseum.org
Directions
By Car:
Parking in Beacon Hill is very limited. Most spaces are reserved for residents, although there are a few 2-hour visitor spaces and 2-hour metered spaces on Beacon Street and Charles Street. The most convenient place to park if you are driving to the Museum is the Boston Common Garage. Please see their website for current rates. The Museum is unable to validate parking.
*Please note: For online directions, enter “Nichols House Museum” rather than the address, or confirm your destination as 55 Mount Vernon Street, 02108 in Boston, not Dorchester.
By Subway:
- Take the Red or Green Lines to Park Street Station
- Walk through Boston Common to reach Beacon Street (towards the State House)
- From Beacon Street, walk up either Joy or Walnut Streets to reach Mount Vernon Street
- From Walnut Street, turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
- From Joy Street, turn left onto Mount Vernon Street
- The Museum is number 55
By Bike:
The City of Boston offers bike-sharing. The nearest bike stations are Cambridge Street at Joy Street or Tremont Street at West Street.
By Rail:
- From North Station: A 15-20 minute walk, or by Green Line to Park Street Station
- From South Station: Red Line to Park Street Station
- From Back Bay Station: Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station
Group Tours
The Nichols House Museum welcomes groups of five or more at a discounted rate of $12 per person; the Museum offers a flexible rate for schools, universities, and other non-profit groups. Group tours must be booked in advance and are schedule permitting. Call the Museum at (617)-227-6993 or email carbogast@nicholshousemuseum.org to arrange a group tour.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Looking for a unique Nichols House Museum experience? Call the Museum at (617)-227-6993 or email carbogast@nicholshousemuseum.org to discuss the possibilities.