Adams National Historical Park

National Historical ParkMA

📍 About

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.

🎯 Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingLiving HistoryFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store

🎫 Entrance fees

  • Entrance - Per Person

    $15.00

    Entrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass. Entrance passes cost $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are free. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, you do not need to pay the entrance fee. Guided tours must be reserved in-person on the day of your visit at the park’s visitor center.

🕐 Hours

Historic Homes

The historic homes are closed for the winter season. The historic homes are expected to reopen in late spring/early summer.

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
Closed
Fri
Closed
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Closed
Sun
Closed

Park Grounds

The park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset.

Mon
Sunrise to Sunset
Tue
Sunrise to Sunset
Wed
Sunrise to Sunset
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Sunrise to Sunset
Fri
Sunrise to Sunset
Sat
Sunrise to Sunset
Sun
Sunrise to Sunset

🌤️ Weather

Be prepared for hot, humid weather during the summer months. The historic homes are not air conditioned. While the visitor center remains open all year, the historic homes are generally closed from approximately November 1 through April 30. Winters in New England often feature low temperatures and snowy/icy conditions. Please exercise caution when visiting the park. The Visitor Center may close during inclement weather.

🧭 Directions

Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 - Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 42. Follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through seven traffic lights. At the eighth traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. After one block, turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street, is on your left. Validated parking is in the Presidents Place garage, 44 Saville Avenue.

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