55 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, March 1920. Image courtesy Historic New England.
The Museum
The Nichols House Museum is a historic home located in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. Visitors are welcome for tours, programs and special events throughout the year. We highlight topics such as women’s history, decorative arts, and everyday life through stories of the Nichols family and their contemporaries in late 19th century and early 20th century Boston.
In 1885, Dr. Arthur Nichols and his wife Elizabeth purchased the 1804 townhouse where their three daughters matured into designers, writers, and social activists. Domestic staff, including locals and individuals from abroad, also lived and worked in the four story home. Rose Standish Nichols later inherited the property and occupied it until her death in 1960. Collection highlights span beyond this time period and include sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Flemish tapestries, and Chinese ceramics, as well as day-to-day objects like a 1936 radio.
Our Mission
The Nichols House Museum preserves and interprets the 1804 Federal townhouse that was home to landscape gardener, suffragist, and pacifist Rose Standish Nichols and her family. Their home and its original art and furnishings provide a glimpse into life on historic Beacon Hill from the mid-19th to mid-20th century. The museum educates and inspires the public through innovative programs, and it continues the conversation on the social concerns the Nichols family embraced that are still relevant today.
Our Team
- Linda Marshall, Executive Director
- Rosalie Wilbur, Development & Administration Coordinator
- Camille Arbogast, Public Engagement Manager
- Alyssa Shirley, Collections Manager
- Elizabeth Weisblatt, Visitor Services Representative
- Annaliese Arnsten, Visitor Services Representative
- Kirsten Underwood, Visitor Services Representative
- Prentice Crosier, Visitor Services Representative
- Diann Ralph, Visitor Services Representative
- Anne Lofgren, Visitor Services Representative
- Lin Nulman, Visitor Services Representative
- Steven O'Donnell, Volunteer Guide
- Anna Audycki, Volunteer Guide
Board of Governors
- Keeta Gilmore, President
- Anne Conner, Vice President
- David Thibodeau, Treasurer
- Georgina Winthrop, Secretary
- Suzanne Besser, Governor
- Lynda Schubert Bodman, Governor
- Oliver Bouchier, Governor
- Elizabeth Campanella, Governor
- Laura Cousineau, Governor
- Leah Rosovsky, Governor
- Amy Ryan, Governor
- Sandra Steele, Governor
- Kim Stockwell, Governor
- Paula Stookey, Governor
- Karen Taylor, Governor
- Greg Van Boven, Governor
- Eve Waterfall, Governor
- Brigid Williams, Governor
Opportunities
Visitor Services Representative
The Nichols House Museum seeks a part-time Visitor Services Representative. The primary responsibility of the Visitor Services Representative is to lead high-quality museum tours for diverse audiences and communities. They are also responsible for overseeing daily point of sale operations, including admission and gift shop sales, as well as opening and closing the museum.
Candidates should have excellent communication skills, enjoy interacting with visitors of all ages, and a strong interest in public history. Retail cash handling experience is a plus.
The Visitor Services Representative works 4-8 hours per week, typically from 9:30am to 1:30 pm on Fridays and some Saturdays, as well as other days to be determined. This position requires a commitment to working at least four to five days per month in addition to an initial orientation and ongoing training/enrichment sessions. Candidates should possess a willingness to assist with special events and public programs as opportunities arise.
To apply, please send a brief cover letter and resume to info@nicholshousemuseum.org with “Visitor Services Representative” in the subject line.
Volunteer at the Nichols House Museum!
We are looking for individuals over the age of 18 who are eager to engage the public.
Our on-call volunteers assist during larger events and busy days, as well as with special programs.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact info@nicholshousemuseum.org