Suggestions for History museums near Boston

Omri A. • September 15, 2015Very inspiring place to visit. Don't miss the gifts shop

Dana • October 22, 2011The museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open Wednesdays 11-9 and Thursdays through Sundays 11-4. And admission is free!

Social N. • December 2, 2013Take the tour before you visit the museum. They give great background on some of the pieces!

James C. • November 22, 2014Great museum. Information is really well presented and the Park Rangers are great.

James C. • November 22, 2014Amazing experience a must do when in Boston. Staff is amazing and really into giving you the best.

Donna V. • May 12, 2013This is living history -- and accessible! Read all the signs on the walls. You will find lots of names important to our nation's history.

Matt • June 17, 2023I was a little claustrophobic on the bottom level. Very neat and definitely one of my favorite things we did on our vacation.

Rev. Robyne Marie ⭐. • December 18, 2012Great presentation and love the new museum. Very friendly staff.

Ashley H. • June 27, 2015Our tour was fantastic. Our guide had a lot of very detailed historical knowledge which I thought made the tour. Well worth the money

Joseph D. • October 22, 2014Free lunchtime lectures and carefully curated exhibits are a hidden gem for history buffs

Ken H. • July 13, 2012One of the nicest gift shops on the Freedom Trail. Lovely historic Boston mugs. They now assign you a Revolutionary character on your pass, which is fun.

Jake S. • June 20, 2013While here, inquire about upcoming events; this building often has guest lecturers or speakers present in the main meeting hall. Interesting to see modern issues discussed in a historic building.

Ashley O. • February 2, 2012Open from 10 till 4 with tours to go above and below decks at 11, 2 and 3. Staffed by national park service rangers !

Viayra • May 14, 2017Fell in love with this place. The acoustics are amazing, would have loved to sing in here.

Marguerite A. • April 17, 2011Great little museum with knowledgeable docents. Good exhibit on the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire. Interesting info on mechanical fire box system. Worth stopping by if you are in the area.

Melissa R. • May 9, 2016The memorial, itself has a very simplistic design. However, the design also has a powerful impact. Walking through and looking at the numbers was a humbling experience.

Rosanne F. • April 12, 2014Dorchester is Boston's oldest neighborhood

Cherry Kay A. • September 2, 2013Across the Hall In the little restaurant, the chowder and views are awesome!

Vivian • June 17, 2019Home to the non-profit Bayridge Residence & Cultural Center!

Eric A. • June 10, 2012Don't miss the two poignant quotes on the back of the memorial

Matt • June 17, 2023We really enjoyed the museum. Learned some new things I didn't know. Plenty of interesting artifacts.

Stephanie C. • August 9, 2017Great little museum about the West End of Boston. Very friendly & knowledgeable volunteers.