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Old State House

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Erigido en 1713 como sede del gobierno real británico en Massachusetts, el Old State House es el edificio público más antiguo que aún se conserva en Boston y una de las paradas más concurridas del Freedom Trail. La Masacre de Boston tuvo lugar sobre los adoquines situados frente a su entrada el 5 de marzo de 1770, y el 18 de julio de 1776 se leyó desde su balcón la Declaración de Independencia ante una multitud que, acto seguido, derribó las figuras reales del león y el unicornio. En la actualidad, las salas del museo recrean el Boston de la época revolucionaria a través de piezas originales, proyecciones audiovisuales y la restaurada Council Chamber de la segunda planta, donde el gobernador real se reunía con su consejo y donde, más tarde, John Hancock y Samuel Adams ejercieron como los dos primeros gobernadores de la Commonwealth. El monumento está gestionado por Revolutionary Spaces, entidad que también custodia el cercano Old South Meeting House; una única entrada combinada permite visitar ambos lugares históricos.

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Getting there

206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109, United States

Nearest station: State (MBTA Orange & Blue Lines) — station is directly beneath the building, Government Center (MBTA Green & Blue Lines) — one block north via Court Street

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
SatToday10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From $18

Adults (18-64) $18; seniors 65+ $16; youth 6-17 $10; children 5 and under free; members free. One joint ticket admits you to both the Old State House and the Old South Meeting House, and covers all exhibits and tours at both sites.

Accessibility

The Old State House is currently not accessible: six steps to enter the building and roughly 30-40 further steps up to the Council Chamber on the second floor. Restrooms are in the basement. Contact info@revolutionaryspaces.org about reasonable accommodations.

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Visitor Information

How much does Old State House cost?
Standard adult admission to Old State House is $18. Adults (18-64) $18; seniors 65+ $16; youth 6-17 $10; children 5 and under free; members free. One joint ticket admits you to both the Old State House and the Old South Meeting House, and covers all exhibits and tours at both sites.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Old State House?
Old State House is open Open daily 10:00-17:00 (official hours published through December 2026). Closed Thanksgiving (26 November 2026), Christmas Eve (24 December 2026), Christmas Day (25 December 2026) and New Year's Day. The Old State House also opens late on 13 October 2026, closed 10:00-12:30 that morning.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Old State House?
Old State House is located at 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109, United States, in the Downtown / Financial District area of Boston. The nearest stations are State (MBTA Orange & Blue Lines) — station is directly beneath the building, Government Center (MBTA Green & Blue Lines) — one block north via Court Street.
What can I see at Old State House?
El edificio público más antiguo de Boston, construido en 1713: la Masacre ocurrió a sus puertas y la independencia se proclamó desde su balcón. Current highlights include El camino hacia la revolución: Massachusetts y el movimiento de independencia (The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement), Bounty, El humilde peticionario (The Humble Petitioner).
Do I need to book Old State House 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 Old State House?
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 Old State House accessible?
The Old State House is currently not accessible: six steps to enter the building and roughly 30-40 further steps up to the Council Chamber on the second floor. Restrooms are in the basement. Contact info@revolutionaryspaces.org about reasonable accommodations.

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