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Gibson House Museum

ArchitectureLocal HistoryHistoryClosed · Opens 1pmFrom $15Arlington (MBTA Green Line)

Χτισμένο το 1859–60 σε σχέδια του Edward Clarke Cabot, το Gibson House υπήρξε ένα από τα πρώτα σπίτια που ανεγέρθηκαν στις νεοεπιχωματωμένες εκτάσεις του Back Bay – μια αστική μονοκατοικία σε ρυθμό Italian Renaissance revival, από καφετί ψαμμίτη και κόκκινο τούβλο. Τρεις γενιές της οικογένειας Gibson και το οικιακό τους προσωπικό έζησαν στο 137 Beacon Street από το 1859 έως το 1954, όταν ο τελευταίος απόγονος, ο Charles Hammond Gibson Jr., κληροδότησε την οικία και το περιεχόμενό της ώστε να μετατραπεί σε μουσείο, το οποίο άνοιξε τις πύλες του το 1957. Το αποτέλεσμα είναι ένα σπάνιας πληρότητας βικτοριανό εσωτερικό, με τις αυθεντικές ταπετσαρίες, τα υφάσματα, τα έπιπλα και τα οικογενειακά κειμήλια να διατηρούνται ανέγγιχτα σε πέντε ορόφους. Χαρακτηρισμένο ως Boston Landmark το 1992 και ως National Historic Landmark το 2001, το σπίτι είναι επισκέψιμο αποκλειστικά μέσω οργανωμένων ξεναγήσεων.

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137 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02116, United States

Nearest station: Arlington (MBTA Green Line), Boylston (MBTA Green Line)

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Thu13:00–16:00
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Sun13:00–16:00

Admission

From $15

Seniors (62+) $12, students $10, children aged 6-12 $5. Free for members, active-duty military and their families (Blue Star Museums), NEMA members and EBT/SUN Bucks holders. Specialty tours cost $17 general / $14 seniors / $12 students.

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Visitor Information

How much does Gibson House Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Gibson House Museum is $15. Seniors (62+) $12, students $10, children aged 6-12 $5. Free for members, active-duty military and their families (Blue Star Museums), NEMA members and EBT/SUN Bucks holders. Specialty tours cost $17 general / $14 seniors / $12 students.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Gibson House Museum?
Gibson House Museum is open Open year-round by guided tour only, Thursday to Sunday with tours at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.; closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tour times are subject to change and different tours run at different slots, so check the online booking calendar. Tours that include the fifth floor are suspended during July and August, and tours may be cancelled when the outside temperature exceeds 90°F, as the house has no air conditioning.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Gibson House Museum?
Gibson House Museum is located at 137 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02116, United States, in the Back Bay area of Boston. The nearest stations are Arlington (MBTA Green Line), Boylston (MBTA Green Line).
What can I see at Gibson House Museum?
Η πιο αυθεντική βικτοριανή «χρονοκάψουλα» της Βοστώνης: μια κατοικία του 1860 στο Back Bay, με αναλλοίωτες τις αυθεντικές ταπετσαρίες, τα έπιπλα και τα προσωπικά αντικείμενα της οικογένειας. Current highlights include Βραδινές ξεναγήσεις στο Gibson House (Gibson House Twilight Tours), Upstairs, Downstairs (Upstairs, Downstairs), Στο σπίτι των Gibson (At Home with the Gibsons).
Do I need to book Gibson House Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Gibson House Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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