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Old State House

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Érigé en 1713 pour abriter le gouvernement royal britannique dans le Massachusetts, l'Old State House est le plus ancien édifice public de Boston encore debout et l'une des étapes les plus fréquentées du Freedom Trail. C'est sur ses pavés que s'est déroulé le massacre de Boston, le 5 mars 1770, et c'est depuis son balcon que fut lue la Déclaration d'indépendance, le 18 juillet 1776, devant une foule en liesse qui mit aussitôt à bas le lion et la licorne aux armes royales. Aujourd'hui, les salles du musée font revivre l'époque révolutionnaire à travers des objets d'époque, des projections et la Council Chamber restaurée au premier étage — lieu où siégeaient autrefois le gouverneur royal et son conseil, puis où John Hancock et Samuel Adams exercèrent leurs mandats de premiers gouverneurs du Commonwealth. Géré par l'organisation Revolutionary Spaces, qui veille également sur l'Old South Meeting House tout proche, le site se visite grâce à un billet combiné commun aux deux monuments.

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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?
Le plus ancien édifice public de Boston, érigé en 1713 : théâtre du Massacre à ses portes, proclamation de l'Indépendance depuis son balcon. Current highlights include En route vers la révolution : Le Massachusetts et le mouvement pour l'indépendance (The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement), Bounty, L'humble pétitionnaire (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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