The Old State House Museum

617-720-1713
www.bostonhistory.org

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Built in 1713 as the seat of British government for the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the Old State House was the center of Boston's commercial and civic life in the colonial period. Inside, Boston patriots first debated ideas that became the foundation of the U.S. government. It was in the Old State House, remarked John Adams, that "independence was born."

Tension within British-occupied Boston led to soldiers firing on an angry mob outside the Old State House on March 5th, 1770. The death of 5 colonists became known as the Boston Massacre and helped spark the American Revolution. Go inside to discover this delightful museum of Boston history. Picture yourself as Sam Adams in the restored Council Chamber. Enjoy the elegance of the suspended spiral stairway. See real tea from the Boston Tea Party, John Hancock's red velvet coat, the balcony where the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776, and other treasures of Boston history.

Cost without the card:

Adult $7.00, Child $3.00

Hours:

July-August: Daily, 9:00 am-6:00 pm;
January: Daily, 9:00 am-4:00 pm;
Remainder of the year: Daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Closed

Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. All holidays are subject to change without notice.

Public Transportation:

Take the T: Orange or Blue Lines to State Street stop.

Redemption Instructions:

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Included admission with the Go Boston Card.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.