Suggestions for History Museum near Beacon Hill, Boston

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

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

Guy • March 21, 2011Great museum to visit to understand the importance of free speech and how that very notion led to many protests/movements that shaped Boston and the United States.

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.

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.

Timothy T. • February 3, 2013A great historical site. Sometimes re-enactments are performed there. A great place to visit with friends or family members, especially around the Fourth of July. I took the ship tour.

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

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.

Kaitlin • January 19, 2016One of the most sobering yet beautiful Holocaust memorials I've seen to date. It's not large but it's powerful.

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

Lisa N. • December 3, 2013Great views of boston and airport. Pp and games indoors. Historical photos too.

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