Gibson House Museum

What's On

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Gibson House Twilight Tours

The At Home with the Gibsons tour after dark, wandering the museum's darkened halls and five floors by evening. Offered on Fridays in October at 7 p.m.; runs one hour.

Now showing1 Oct – 31 Oct

Permanent Collections

A "Grand Tour" Collection of Paintings

A specialty tour on nineteenth-century Boston art-collecting practices, focused on paintings in the Gibson House collection by William Morris Hunt, Jane Stuart and Alvan Fisher. Offered seasonally in the fall.

Permanent collection$15

At Home with the Gibsons

The museum's core guided tour through the 1860 rowhouse, considering issues of class and culture via the objects and stories of the people who lived and worked at 137 Beacon Street.

Permanent collection$15

Upstairs, Downstairs

An hour-long tour of the lives of the young Irish immigrant women who worked in domestic service in Back Bay, focusing on the staff's working and living spaces and the coal shed.

Permanent collection$17

Gibson House Architecture Tour

A specialty tour on the house's Italian Renaissance revival architecture and its innovative nineteenth-century mechanical and structural systems.

Permanent collection$15

Charlie Gibson's Queer Boston

A specialty tour exploring founder Charles Hammond Gibson Jr.'s life and early-twentieth-century Boston's gay subculture, told through the house and its history.

Permanent collection$15

The World of Little Women at the Gibson House

A specialty tour comparing the fictional March family of Little Women, the Alcotts, and the Gibsons, with behind-the-scenes stories from the house's role as a filming location for the 2019 Greta Gerwig adaptation.

Permanent collection$15

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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) and Boylston (MBTA Green Line).

What can I see at Gibson House Museum?

Boston's most complete Victorian time capsule: an 1860 Back Bay rowhouse with its original wallpapers, furnishings and family clutter intact. Current highlights include A "Grand Tour" Collection of Paintings, Gibson House Twilight Tours and 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.