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Old State House

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Old State House建于1713年，原为英国在Massachusetts的皇家总督府所在地，是Boston现存最古老的公共建筑，也是Freedom Trail上游人如织的核心地标之一。1770年3月5日，震惊历史的Boston Massacre便发生在门前的鹅卵石路面上；1776年7月18日，人们在其阳台向民众宣读《独立宣言》，激昂的群众随即拆除了象征英国王权的狮子与独角兽雕像。如今，馆内展厅通过珍贵历史原件、影像资料以及悉心复原的二楼Council Chamber，生动重现大革命时期的Boston——这里曾是皇家总督与参议会共商政事的场所，其后John Hancock与Samuel Adams也相继在此以州长身份执政。该建筑由Revolutionary Spaces负责管理，该机构同时守护着附近的Old South Meeting House；游客购买一张通票即可同时参观这两处历史遗迹。

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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?
Boston现存最古老的公共建筑，建于1713年：门前曾爆发Boston Massacre，独立宣言亦在此处阳台向世人宣读。 Current highlights include 通往革命之路：Massachusetts 与独立运动 (The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement), 赏金 (Bounty), 谦卑的请愿者 (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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