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Nichols House Museum

ArchitectureLocal HistoryHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom $16Park Street (Red & Green Lines)

Le 55 Mount Vernon Street compte parmi les quatre maisons mitoyennes en brique attribuées à Charles Bulfinch, érigées en 1804 par l'homme politique Jonathan Mason pour ses filles. Demeure la mieux préservée de l'ensemble, elle arbore un style fédéral agrémenté d'un portique néo-grec ajouté dans les années 1830. Le Dr Arthur Nichols et son épouse Elizabeth en firent l'acquisition en 1885, et leur fille aînée, Rose Standish Nichols — paysagiste, autrice, suffragiste et pacifiste —, y vécut jusqu'à sa disparition en 1960, la léguant pour qu'elle devienne un musée ouvert au public en 1961. Les pièces d'époque reflètent les goûts singuliers de la famille : on y découvre du mobilier bostonien, des tapisseries flamandes, des céramiques chinoises ainsi qu'un buste en bronze doré représentant la Victoire par Augustus Saint-Gaudens, côtoyant des objets du quotidien comme une radio de 1936. La maison se découvre exclusivement dans le cadre d'une visite guidée et s'étend sur trois étages sans ascenseur.

What's On

Permanent Collections

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), Bowdoin (Blue Line)

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Hours

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), Bowdoin (Blue Line).
What can I see at Nichols House Museum?
Maison de ville conçue en 1804 par Charles Bulfinch, où la suffragiste et paysagiste Rose Standish Nichols vécut pendant 75 ans — accessible uniquement en visite guidée. Current highlights include La Collection (The Collection), Visite guidée de la maison (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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