Boston Athenæum, Boston

Name: Boston Athenæum
Address: 10 ½ Beacon St, Boston, 02108, United States
Telephone: +1 617-227-0270

#70 among attractions in Boston

Museum, Art museum, Library

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Facts and practical information

The Boston Athenaeum is one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States. It is also one of a number of membership libraries, for which patrons pay a yearly subscription fee to use Athenaeum services. The institution was founded in 1807 by the Anthology Club of Boston, Massachusetts. It is located at 10 1/2 Beacon Street on Beacon Hill. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1807 (217 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'28"N, 71°3'43"W

Address

10 ½ Beacon StBeacon HillBoston 02108 United States

Contact

+1 617-227-0270

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Day trips

Boston Athenæum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Granary Burying Ground, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church.

~1000 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
5 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~190 ftS
Historic cemetery on the Freedom Trail
Granary Burying Ground, Boston
1 min walk • The Granary Burying Ground, nestled in the heart of Boston, is one of the city's most historic cemeteries. Established in 1660, this hallowed ground is the final resting place for many notable figures of the American Revolution and the early history of the United...
~550 ftNW
Federal-era home of state legislature
Massachusetts State House, Boston
3 min walk • The Massachusetts State House, prominently situated on Beacon Hill in Boston, is a grand emblem of the state's political history and architectural heritage. Completed in 1798, this distinguished landmark, with its iconic golden dome, serves as the seat of the...
~400 ftS
Storied 19th-century venue
Park Street Church, Boston
2 min walk • Park Street Church, founded in 1804, is a historic and active evangelical Conservative Congregational church in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Typical attendance averages over 2,000 people across all Sunday services. Church membership records are private, but the congregation has over 1,200 members.
~470 ftS
Monuments and statues
Boston Common Tablet, Boston
3 min walk • Boston Common Tablet is a 1913 sculpture by R. Clipston Sturgis, installed at Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~690 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Brewer Fountain, Boston
4 min walk • Brewer Fountain is a 1868 bronze sculpture by Michel Joseph Napoléon Liénard. It stands near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, by Park Street Station.
~450 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Boston
3 min walk • The Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial is a memorial in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The memorial was dedicated in 2007, and displayed 870 names, as of September 2014.
~370 ftSE
Church, Temple
Tremont Temple, Boston
2 min walk • The Tremont Temple on 88 Tremont Street is a Baptist church in Boston, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA. The existing multi-storey, Renaissance Revival structure was designed by architect Clarence Blackall of Boston, and opened in May 1896.
~980 ftE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
5 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
~700 ftNE
Square
Pemberton Square, Boston
4 min walk • Pemberton Square in the Government Center area of Boston, Massachusetts, was developed by P.T. Jackson in the 1830s as an architecturally uniform mixed-use enclave surrounding a small park.
~610 ftE
Historic church with daily crypt tours
King's Chapel, Boston
3 min walk • King's Chapel is an American independent Christian unitarian congregation affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association that is "unitarian Christian in theology, Anglican in worship, and congregational in governance." It is housed in what was for a time after the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Boston Athenæum open?

Boston Athenæum is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Boston Athenæum?

Nearby attractions include Congregational Library & Archives, Boston (1 min walk), Granary Burying Ground, Boston (1 min walk), Park Street District, Boston (2 min walk), Tremont Street, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Boston Athenæum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boston Athenæum:

Metro

Park Street • Lines: Red (3 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (5 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (4 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (5 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (4 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (8 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (15 min walk)
Boston North Station (15 min walk)