Suggestions for 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!

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle • November 8, 2011While many historic homes feel, well, a bit cold, the Nicholas House has a cozy feel you won’t soon forget. -- Green Guide Editor

IWalked Audio Tours • September 13, 2011Otis was 3rd Boston mayor & a US Senator. Built in 1795-6. Had to be moved 40' in 1950s when Cambridge St was widened. Now museum with insight to 18th century wealthy living. More info in blog.<LINK>

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

Rob S. • May 10, 2012Go to the 4th floor and check out the roof garden. Great views of Beacon Hill.

Holly D. • December 15, 2018Magical place. Worth the tour!

Gavin H. • July 12, 2015Excellent interactive displays. Colorful imagery in galleries. Cool life size models of famous characters. Great for kids, both young and old.

Kurtis S. • August 29, 2017Come early and spend all day here. There's so much to explore

Joseph D. • August 27, 2014Go up to the second floor to get a seat and to be a bit closer to the lightning show

Nicolas G. • July 15, 2013Terrific experience. Well worth it.

Annie • February 4, 2017Well-designed cozy galleries

Sarah R. • October 14, 2014Such a variety of things to do for all ages!

Robin O. • October 25, 2014Interactive, educational and a lot of fun. Recommended.

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.

Boston.com • May 7, 2012Though some events are free to members only, the Old South Meeting House also hosts free ones for nonmembers. 617-482-6439, oldsouthmeetinghouse.org

Brad P. • January 20, 2014The scan tags are a neat idea but the stations can be very busy.

Danielle M. • January 16, 2012An all time favorite of the Science Museum! You just can't skip it! :D

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

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.

Mike C. • July 21, 2013Great exhibit, make sure you see it!

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.

Eric A. • July 14, 2013Don't miss the tablet marking the spot where the British landed in 1775 at the Battle of Bunker Hill

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

Jeff B. • August 30, 2018The nonprofit museum provides a deep dive into what life was like for affluent Back Bay residents in the 19th century and early 20th century. Open to the public year-round.