Otis House Museum, Boston

Name: Otis House Museum
Address: 141 Cambridge St, Boston, 02114-2702, United States
Telephone: +1 617-994-5920

#229 among attractions in Boston

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The First Harrison Gray Otis House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 141 Cambridge Street in the West End of Boston, Massachusetts. The house, built in 1795–96, was the first of three houses designed by Charles Bulfinch and built for Massachusetts politician Harrison Gray Otis. It is notable as one of the earliest three-story brick houses that came to represent the Federal style of architecture, and its interiors show the influence of Robert Adam. The house is now the headquarters of Historic New England, a regional preservation organization, and is open year-round for tours. ()

Built: 1795 (229 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'41"N, 71°3'53"W

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141 Cambridge StWest EndBoston 02114-2702 United States

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+1 617-994-5920

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Otis House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, Massachusetts State House, Ether Dome, Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

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~610 ftSE
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~940 ftSE
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~620 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Otis House Museum open?

Otis House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Otis House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Old West Church, Boston (1 min walk), Smith Court Residences, Boston (3 min walk), Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston (3 min walk), Abiel Smith School, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Otis House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Otis House Museum:

Metro

Bowdoin • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (7 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (8 min walk)
North Station • Lines: C, E (9 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (9 min walk)
Boston South Station (22 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (11 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (15 min walk)