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Otis House

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Otis House 是 Bowdoin Square 仅存的一座历史宅邸，由建筑师 Charles Bulfinch 设计，建于 1796 年，原主人为年轻律师兼未来的 Boston 市长 Harrison Gray Otis 及其妻子 Sally Foster Otis。这座美国国家历史地标的室内空间依据严谨的历史与科学考证精细复原，重现了 18 世纪 90 年代色彩绚丽的壁纸、地毯以及典雅精致的联邦风格家具。导览参观不仅生动讲述该家族在联邦时期的生活日常，还呈现了这栋建筑后来作为诊所及中产阶级寄宿公寓的演变历程。该建筑兼作 Historic New England 的总部，目前因进行一项为期数年的修缮与无障碍改造工程而暂停对公众开放。

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Getting there

141 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Nearest station: Bowdoin (MBTA Blue Line), Charles/MGH (MBTA Red Line), Government Center (MBTA Green & Blue Lines), North Station (MBTA Green & Orange Lines, Commuter Rail)

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Hours

Closed until further notice

Temporarily closed from 31 August 2026 for a multi-year restoration, accessibility and visitor-experience project. No reopening date announced.

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Fri11:00–16:00
SatToday11:00–16:00
Sun11:00–16:00

Admission

From $15

$13 seniors and students; $7 children; free for Historic New England members. $2 for EBT and WIC cardholders, for up to four guests (Mass Cultural Council Card to Culture programme). Prices are those charged in the 2026 season before the house closed for restoration.

Accessibility

Tours involve standing, walking and stairs. Visitors with limited mobility may be able to enjoy a first-floor tour of the house and grounds. Folding chairs are provided and a virtual tour can be accessed on a personal device onsite. The site has no ramps, elevators or lifts, and the house is not air-conditioned. Service animals welcome. The current restoration project includes comprehensive accessibility upgrades.

Nearby

Museum of African American History

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Nichols House Museum

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Boston Athenæum

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Old State House

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Visitor Information

How much does Otis House cost?
Standard adult admission to Otis House is $15. $13 seniors and students; $7 children; free for Historic New England members. $2 for EBT and WIC cardholders, for up to four guests (Mass Cultural Council Card to Culture programme). Prices are those charged in the 2026 season before the house closed for restoration.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Otis House?
Otis House is open Temporarily closed. The last tour day before a multi-year restoration and accessibility project was Sunday 30 August 2026, and no reopening date has been announced. In its final season the house was open 3 April - 30 August 2026, Fridays to Sundays, with guided tours on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour 4 p.m.), closed 4 July. All visits are by guided tour.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Otis House?
Otis House is located at 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA, in the West End / Beacon Hill area of Boston. The nearest stations are Bowdoin (MBTA Blue Line), Charles/MGH (MBTA Red Line), Government Center (MBTA Green & Blue Lines), North Station (MBTA Green & Orange Lines, Commuter Rail).
What can I see at Otis House?
这座由 Charles Bulfinch 于 1796 年设计的联邦风格宅邸坐落于 Beacon Hill 脚下，拥有鲜活复原的历史年代展室，同时也是 Historic New England 的总部所在地。 Current highlights include Otis House 数字化参观体验 (Otis House Digital Visitor Experience), Otis House 导览之旅 (Otis House Guided Tour).
Do I need to book Otis 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 Otis 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 Otis House accessible?
Tours involve standing, walking and stairs. Visitors with limited mobility may be able to enjoy a first-floor tour of the house and grounds. Folding chairs are provided and a virtual tour can be accessed on a personal device onsite. The site has no ramps, elevators or lifts, and the house is not air-conditioned. Service animals welcome. The current restoration project includes comprehensive accessibility upgrades.

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