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Nichols House Museum

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

Situata al civico 55 di Mount Vernon Street, questa residenza è una delle quattro case a schiera in mattoni attribuite a Charles Bulfinch, fatte costruire nel 1804 dal politico Jonathan Mason per le figlie. È l'edificio meglio conservato del complesso: presenta un'architettura in stile federale, impreziosita negli anni Trenta dell'Ottocento da un portico neogreco. Il dottor Arthur Nichols e sua moglie Elizabeth acquistarono la proprietà nel 1885; la loro primogenita Rose Standish Nichols — architetto del paesaggio, scrittrice, suffragetta e pacifista — vi abitò fino alla morte nel 1960, lasciandola in eredità affinché venisse aperta al pubblico come museo nel 1961. Gli ambienti d'epoca rispecchiano il gusto personale della famiglia e custodiscono arredi tipici di Boston, arazzi fiamminghi, ceramiche cinesi e un busto in bronzo dorato raffigurante la Vittoria di Augustus Saint-Gaudens, affiancati da oggetti di vita quotidiana come una radio del 1936. La casa è visitabile esclusivamente con un tour guidato e si sviluppa su tre piani senza ascensore.

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?
Una dimora storica del 1804 progettata da Charles Bulfinch, dove la suffragetta e paesaggista Rose Standish Nichols visse per 75 anni — accessibile solo con visita guidata. Current highlights include La Collezione (The Collection), Visita guidata della dimora (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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