Austin and Stone's Dime Museum, Boston

#790 among attractions in Boston

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Austin and Stone's Dime Museum of Boston, Massachusetts, was an entertainment emporium in Scollay Square, established by William Austin and Frank Stone. It featured a freak show as well as dancing girls for entertainment. The freak show and other exhibits such as two-headed animals cost ten cents, while admission to the girlie show cost an additional dime. Performers included William S. Hutchings, the "lightning calculator." Comedian Fred Allen wrote about the Museum in his memoir, Much Ado About Me. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'31"N, 71°3'40"W

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Downtown BostonBoston United States

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Austin and Stone's Dime Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Granary Burying Ground, Government Center, Massachusetts State House, Old South Meeting House.

~470 ftS
Historic cemetery on the Freedom Trail
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~650 ftNE
Square
Government Center, Boston
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~700 ftW
Federal-era home of state legislature
Massachusetts State House, Boston
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~950 ftSE
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
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~690 ftS
Storied 19th-century venue
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~330 ftSW
Grand 19th-century library and art museum
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~540 ftW
Monuments and statues
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~480 ftS
Church, Temple
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~540 ftE
City hall, Historical place
Old City Hall, Boston
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~860 ftSE
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~540 ftN
Memorial
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Austin and Stone's Dime Museum?

Nearby attractions include Social Law Library, Boston (1 min walk), Suffolk County Courthouse, Boston (2 min walk), Tremont Street, Boston (2 min walk), Boston Athenæum, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Austin and Stone's Dime Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Austin and Stone's Dime Museum:

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (3 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)

Metro

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

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (6 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (9 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (14 min walk)
Boston South Station (15 min walk)