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Boston's Old State House & Old South Meeting House Museums

Boston's Old State House & Old South Meeting House Museums

Overview

American history like you've never seen it before! Walk through the doors of two of the nation’s most significant historic buildings—the Old State House and Old South Meeting House.

Constructed in 1713, the Old State House was the center of royal government in the Massachusetts Bay colony and the focal point for many of the Revolution’s most dramatic events. It was here that the Boston Massacre occurred in 1770.

Built in 1729, the Old South Meeting House was the largest building in colonial Boston and the site of the most stirring mass meetings that led to the American Revolution, including the gathering that led to the Boston Tea Party.

Today, these historic sites and museums—located just two blocks from each other in the heart of downtown Boston—provide exhibits, tours, educational offerings, gallery talks, and public programs. Enjoy both sites with one convenient joint ticket!

From 2/17/25-2/23/25, all children ages 12 and under receive FREE admission!

City: Boston

Mon 26 May

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Starting at $15.00

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Mon 26 May

Starting at $15.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Joint admission to Old South Meeting House and Old State House

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Meeting point

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Boston
310 Washington St,

Customers can enter at any point during open hours at either the Old State House (206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109) or Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108). Customers can visit the sites in any order.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Old South Meeting House is accessible. Old State House is not currently accessible.

What To Expect

Old South Meeting House

Built in 1729, the Old South Meeting House was the largest building in colonial Boston and the site of the most stirring mass meetings that led to the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution. Today, this historic site and museum—located just two blocks from the Old State House in the heart of downtown Boston—provides thought-provoking exhibits, compelling walking tours, exciting educational offerings, and engaging public programs.

Old State House

Constructed in 1713, the Old State House was the center of royal government in the Massachusetts Bay colony and the focal point for many of the Revolution's most dramatic events, including the Boston Massacre. Today, this historic site and museum—located just two blocks from the Old South Meeting House in the heart of downtown Boston—provides thought-provoking exhibits, compelling walking tours, exciting educational offerings, and engaging public programs.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (9)

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ZiggyPG

Jul 2024

A visit to the Old State House was totally worth it. They currently have a very informative display on the Tea Party, the Stamp Act, and the run up to the revolution. As a sidenote, they read the Declaration of Independence from the balcony every July 4th. The Jan 6 info was included as part of a discussion on protests and disparate views in America. The info was accurate, not at all biased, but I can see how some who believe the election was stolen may view it as such. Folks actually wrote about such feelings on the chalkboard at the end of the display. It is very inexpensive to tour, especially if you get a combo ticket with the Old South Meeting House n Washington and Milk Streets.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you so much for visiting our two historic sites and museums! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and found our exhibits to be insightful.

Susanne M

Jun 2024

Overall an educational and engaging group of exhibits. We found it disturbing to see the way the January 6 events were portrayed. At a time when our country is obviously divided on political lines, found it disturbing that the only color displayed would be the red of a Maga hat. I find it inflammatory for that presentation to be displayed in that way.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found our exhibits educational and engaging. We understand your concerns regarding the portrayal of recent events, and we appreciate your perspective. Our goal is to present history in a way that fosters thoughtful reflection and dialogue. We will take your comments into consideration as we strive to ensure that our displays are balanced and inclusive.

jerrys01

May 2024

My wife and I really liked our tour of the old State House. We toured the exhibits and sat in on a talk about how the council listened to petitions. The council room was particularly interesting.