Why You Should Go...
Through massacre, revolution, and fire, the Old State House stands as the oldest surviving public building in Boston. Constructed in 1713, the building served as the center of civic, political, and business life.
Explore at your own pace and enjoy tours and performances every 30 minutes, led by fun, interactive guides and fully-costumed Revolutionary Characters. Discover historic period rooms filled with multi-sensory exhibits, beautiful art, and important artifacts. Visit the site of the infamous Boston Massacre, one of the pivotal moments on America's road to Revolution.
Don't forget to sit in the Royal Governor's chair inside the King's Council Chamber and experience what it was like to be the most influential person in Colonial America.
Journey through the only museum on the Freedom Trail, filled with a vivid collection of Revolution-era artifacts and other one-of-a-kind objects from the past, each contributing to the fantastic story of Revolutionary Boston.
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Why You Should Go...
Through massacre, revolution, and fire, the Old State House stands as the oldest surviving public building in Boston. Constructed in 1713, the building served as the center of civic, political, and business life.
Explore at your own pace and enjoy tours and performances every 30 minutes, led by fun, interactive guides and fully-costumed Revolutionary Characters. Discover historic period rooms filled with multi-sensory exhibits, beautiful art, and important artifacts. Visit the site of the infamous Boston Massacre, one of the pivotal moments on America's road to Revolution.
Don't forget to sit in the Royal Governor's chair inside the King's Council Chamber and experience what it was like to be the most influential person in Colonial America.
Journey through the only museum on the Freedom Trail, filled with a vivid collection of Revolution-era artifacts and other one-of-a-kind objects from the past, each contributing to the fantastic story of Revolutionary Boston.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Hours:
Closed Today. Opens Mon
10:00am -
05:00pm,
Daily
Cost: Less than $25
Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover
Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups, Military
Parking: Street
Available: Self-Guided Tour, Guided Tour, Private Tour
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
The people of Boston first heard the Declaration of Independence when it was read from the balcony of the Old State House in July of 1776. The reading is now an annual tradition.
Following the Boston Massacre, the Royal Governor and his Council had to find a way to prevent further bloodshed. The Council Chamber in which they met has been restored and features all-ages hands-on exhibits.
The lion and unicorn on the roof were installed as symbols of British rule, but were torn down and burned at the start of the Revolution. Replicas were put up in the late 1800s, and a time capsule was discovered in the lion's head in 2014.
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