Welcome to the Nichols House Museum

19th-Century House, 20th-Century Family, 21st-Century Ideas

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Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour 2024

Sunday, December 8

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Tours are Wednesday - Sunday

Decorated for the Season Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve

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Candlelight Tours

December 12 and 19

Upcoming Programs and Events

Explore our calendar of programs and events

Membership at the Nichols House

Our members provide essential funding for the Museum, ensuring the preservation of 55 Mount Vernon Street and its collection for generations to come.

Join today to receive free admission, discounts, and more!

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About Us

The Nichols House Museum is a historic home located in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. Visitors are welcome for tours, programs and special events throughout the year. We highlight topics such as women’s history, decorative arts, and everyday life through stories of the Nichols family and their contemporaries in late 19th century and early 20th century Boston.

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55 Mount Vernon Street
Boston, MA 02108

617-227-6993 Map to Nichols House Museum

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Hours of operation:

Tours are offered Wednesday through Saturday at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm.
On Sundays, tours are offered at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm.

Admission

$16 - Adults
$13 - Seniors (65+)
$8 - Students
$8 - Educators
Free - Children 12 and under
Free - Members
Free - Active duty military personnel, plus up to five family members, in collaboration with NEA Blue Star Museums
Free - EBT Cardholders (2 per card)
Free - NARM Members
Free - Staff of other museums with ID (2 per ID)