Old South Meeting House, Boston

Name: Old South Meeting House
Address: 310 Washington St, Boston, 02108-4616, United States
Telephone: +1 617-482-6439

#56 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729. It gained fame as the organizing point for the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. Five thousand or more colonists gathered at the Meeting House, the largest building in Boston at the time. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1729 (295 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'25"N, 71°3'30"W

Address

310 Washington StDowntown BostonBoston 02108-4616 United States

Contact

+1 617-482-6439

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Day trips

Old South Meeting House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old State House, Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing, Tremont Temple.

~670 ftN
Original colonial seat and state capitol
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Route with historic sites and museums
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~470 ftNW
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~140 ftNW
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~180 ftN
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~710 ftSW
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~410 ftE
Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old South Meeting House open?

Old South Meeting House is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old South Meeting House?

Nearby attractions include Irish Famine Memorial, Boston (1 min walk), Washington Street, Boston (1 min walk), Old Corner Bookstore, Boston (1 min walk), Newspaper Row, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Old South Meeting House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old South Meeting House:

Metro

State • Lines: Blue, Orange (3 min walk)
Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (4 min walk)

Bus

Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (4 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (5 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (11 min walk)
Boston North Station (18 min walk)