Boston Children's Museum
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA, 02210
Phone: 617.426.8855 Fax:
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.bostonkids.org/
Description:
Exhibits focus on early childhood development and have three themes: arts, culture, and science.
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Boston Fire Museum
344 Congress Street
Boston, MA, 02210
Phone: (617) 338-9700
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.bostonfiremuseum.com
Description:
Our regular operating hours are Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Admission is free, but we appreciate your kind donation.
We may also be able to accommodate group tours
of the facilities during weekday hours.
Please call (617) 338-9700 to schedule an appointment.
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Gardner Museum
2 Palace Road
Boston, MA, 02115
Phone: (617) 566-1401 Fax:
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.gardnermuseum.com
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Museum of Afro American History
14 Beacon Street Suite 719
Boston, MA, 02108
Phone: (617) 725-0022 Fax:
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.afroammuseum.org
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Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Boston, MA, 02108
Phone: (617) 267-9703 Fax:
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.mfa.org
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Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston, MA, 02114
Phone: (617) 723-2500 Fax:
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.museumscience.org
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Nichols House Museum
55 Mount Vernon Street
Boston, MA, 02108
Phone: (617) 227-6993 Fax:
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.nicholshousemuseum.org
Description:
HOURS OF ADMISSION
12:00 pm - 4:00 p.m.
Please call: 617.227.6993
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The Paul Revere House
19 North Square
Boston, MA, 02113
Phone: (617) 523-2338 Fax: (617) 523-1775
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.paulreverehouse.org/
Description:Paul Revere owned the home from 1770 to 1800, although he and his family may not have lived here in some periods in the 1780s and 90s. After Revere sold the home in 1800, it soon became a tenement, and the ground floor was remodeled for use as shops, including at various times a candy store, cigar factory, bank and vegetable and fruit business.
In 1902, Paul Revere's great-grandson, John P. Reynolds Jr. purchased the building to ensure that it would not be demolished. Over the next few years, money was raised, and the Paul Revere Memorial Association formed to preserve and renovate the building. In April 1908, the Paul Revere House opened its doors to the public as one of the earliest historic house museums in the U.S. The Association still oversees the preservation and day-to-day operations of this national treasure.
There are no public restrooms or telephones on the site.
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USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard
Building 22
Charlestown, MA, 02129
Phone: (617) 426-1812 Fax: (617) 242-0496
Category: Attractions
Website: http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
Description:
The USS Constitution Museum houses the largest collection of USS Constitution-related objects assembled in one location. The collection focuses on the Ship?s origins, her role in the early republic, her continuing story, and on those who have shaped her history to the present day. The collection contains a wide range of artifact types, spanning the more than 200-year history of USS Constitution.
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Quincy MA Attractions (just a few miles South of Boston)
Adams Academy
8 Adams Street
Quincy, MA, 02169
Phone: 617.773.1144 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Tours
Description:
Adams Academy was built on the site of the birthplace of Revolution-era legend, John Hancock.
Built in 1872 as a boys prep school, it was renovated and is now utilized as the new Quincy History Museum. The Museum exhibits give the visitor an insightful look into the history of Quincy, from early settler days through the early 21st century.
The museum houses a gift shop.
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Adams National Historical Park
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA, 02169
Phone: 617.770.1175 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Tours
Website: http://www.nps.gov/adam/index.htm
Description:
Birthplaces of two United States Presidents, John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams.
Begin at the Park's Visitor Center to view the various exhibits relating to the rich history of Quincy.
Next, you will climb aboard a trolley that will bring you a short distance to the actual birthplaces of the two Quincy-born Presidents.
The last leg of your tour will bring you to the stately mansion that was home to both of these presidents and was utilized by both as their Summer Whitehouse.
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Adams National Historical Park
135 Adams Street
Quincy, MA, 02169-1749
Phone: (617) 770-1175 Fax: 617-472-7562
Category: Attractions, Tours
Website: http://www.nps.gov/adam/pphtml/planyourvisit.html
Description:
Adams National Historical Park is located in Quincy Massachusetts, approximately ten miles south of Boston. The Park comprises 11 historic structures and a cultural landscape totaling almost 14 acres.
The site's main historic features include: John Adams Birthplace, where 2nd U.S. President John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, and less than 75 yards away the John Quincy Adams Birthplace, where his son, John Quincy Adams, 6th U.S. President was born on July 11, 1767
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Quincy Homestead
34 Butler Road
Quincy, MA, 02169
Phone: 617-742-3190 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Tours
Website: http://www.nscda.org/ma/quincy_homestead.htm
Description:
The Homestead served as a home for five generations of Quincys, one of the leading families of Massachusetts. Their progeny include President John Quincy Adams and Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Leading up to the American Revolution, the residence was a meeting place for many American Patriots such as John Adams, Josiah Quincy and John Hancock.
The house was also the childhood home of Dorothy Quincy Hancock, the first First Lady of Massachusetts, the wife of John Hancock, the president of the Second Continental Congress, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the first governor of the Commonwealth.
All tours are free of charge to the public, but a voluntary contribution is suggested.
Special arrangements may be made for group tours.
For further information, please contact The Colonial Dames Massachusetts Headquarters at 617-742-3190
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Quincy House 1770
20 Muirhead Street
Quincy, MA, 02170
Phone: (617) 227-3957, ext. 256 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Tours
Website: http://www.spnea.org/visit/homes/quincy.htm
Description:
A National Historic Landmark
Quincy House overlooks Quincy Bay. Its elegant details include a Chinese fretwork balustrade and classical portico. It was built by the Revolutionary leader Colonel Josiah Quincy.
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The United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum and USS Salem
739 Washington Street
Former Fore River Shipyard
Quincy, MA,
Phone: (617) 479-7900 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Tours
Website: http://www.uss-salem.org/
Description:
USS Salem a heavy cruiser houses the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum.
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