Nichols House Museum, Boston

Name: Nichols House Museum
Address: 55 Mt Vernon St, Boston, 02108, United States
Telephone: +1 617-227-6993

#216 among attractions in Boston

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Nichols House Museum is a museum at 55 Mount Vernon Street on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. The house in which it is located was designed by the architect Charles Bulfinch, and built by Jonathan Mason, the politician, in 1804. The building was renovated in 1830. The museum is named for Rose Standish Nichols, the renowned landscape gardener, suffragist, pacifist, and member of the Cornish Art Colony, who lived in the house between 1885 and 1960. She left the house to be used as a museum after her death. The museum preserves the lifestyle of the American upper class during Nichols' lifetime, with turn-of-the-century period rooms. ()

Built: 1804 (220 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'30"N, 71°4'0"W

Address

55 Mt Vernon StBeacon HillBoston 02108 United States

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+1 617-227-6993

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Oneida Football Club Monument, Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

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Venerable park with historic cred
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~790 ftE
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Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nichols House Museum open?

Nichols House Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Nichols House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Harrison Gray Otis House, Boston (2 min walk), Beacon Hill, Boston (2 min walk), Louisburg Square, Boston (3 min walk), Vilna Shul, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Nichols House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nichols House Museum:

Metro

Park Street • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Bowdoin • Lines: Blue (8 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (7 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (10 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (7 min walk)
Stuart St @ Charles St S • Lines: 504, 55 (13 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (16 min walk)
Boston South Station (20 min walk)