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The Federal-style brick facade of 55 Mount Vernon Street, the Nichols House Museum, on Beacon Hill in Boston

Nichols House Museum

ArchitectureLocal HistoryHistoryOpen until 2pmFrom $16Park Street (Red & Green Lines)

55 Mount Vernon Street is one of four brick rowhouses attributed to Charles Bulfinch and built in 1804 by the politician Jonathan Mason for his daughters; it is the best-preserved of the group, Federal in style with a Greek Revival portico added in the 1830s. Dr Arthur Nichols and his wife Elizabeth bought the house in 1885, and their eldest daughter Rose Standish Nichols — landscape gardener, writer, suffragist and pacifist — lived here until her death in 1960, bequeathing it to open to the public as a museum in 1961. The period rooms reflect the family's own tastes and hold Boston furniture, Flemish tapestries, Chinese ceramics and a gilded bronze bust of Victory by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, alongside everyday objects such as a 1936 radio. The house can only be visited on a guided tour, and runs across three floors with no elevator.

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Permanent Collections

The Collection

Strong in Boston furniture, paintings and prints, sculpture, and tapestries and textiles — including Augustus Saint-Gaudens's gilded bronze bust of Victory (1902) and a 1936 radio.

Permanent collection$16

Guided House Tour

The only way into the house: a guided walk through period rooms on three floors, telling the Nichols family story through women's history, decorative arts and everyday Beacon Hill life.

Permanent collection$16

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

55 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108, United States

Nearest station: Park Street (Red & Green Lines), Charles/MGH (Red Line) and Bowdoin (Blue Line)

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Hours

Closed 26 November

Closed — Thanksgiving

MonClosed
Tue10:00–12:00
Wed10:00–12:00
Thu10:00–12:00
Fri10:00–12:00
SatToday10:00–14:00
Sun11:00–13:00

Admission

From $16

Seniors 65+ $13; students and educators $8; children 12 and under free; members free. Free for NARM members, staff of other museums with ID (2 per ID), active-duty military plus up to five family members (Blue Star Museums), and EBT/WIC/SUN Bucks/ConnectorCare cardholders (2 per card) via Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture. National Trust members 2-for-1; AAA members $1 off. Group rates for 8 or more, booked in advance by phone or email.

Accessibility

The museum occupies three floors with no elevator and has one small bathroom. Visits are by guided tour only.

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Visitor Information

How much does Nichols House Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Nichols House Museum is $16. Seniors 65+ $13; students and educators $8; children 12 and under free; members free. Free for NARM members, staff of other museums with ID (2 per ID), active-duty military plus up to five family members (Blue Star Museums), and EBT/WIC/SUN Bucks/ConnectorCare cardholders (2 per card) via Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture. National Trust members 2-for-1; AAA members $1 off. Group rates for 8 or more, booked in advance by phone or email.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Nichols House Museum?
Nichols House Museum is open Guided tours only, Tuesday to Sunday. Tue–Fri tours at 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00; Sat at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00; Sun at 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00. Closed Mondays. The times shown are the first and last tour start, not the closing time — check the museum's online tour calendar for availability. Generally also closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026) and Christmas (25 Dec 2026).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Nichols House Museum?
Nichols House Museum is located at 55 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108, United States, in the Beacon Hill area of Boston. The nearest stations are Park Street (Red & Green Lines), Charles/MGH (Red Line) and Bowdoin (Blue Line).
What can I see at Nichols House Museum?
A Bulfinch townhouse of 1804 where suffragist and garden designer Rose Standish Nichols lived for 75 years — seen only by guided tour. Current highlights include The Collection and Guided House Tour.
Do I need to book Nichols 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 Nichols 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.
Is Nichols House Museum accessible?
The museum occupies three floors with no elevator and has one small bathroom. Visits are by guided tour only.

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