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206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109, United States

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John John

Took the Boston Massacre tour with Louise as my guide. She did an excellent job. She was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. The tour lasted for 1.5 hours and it covers the old State House and old South meeting place. It was $22 and you stand and walk the whole time, so keep that in mind. You can visit without taking the tour and pay less, but the tour is worth it.

daniel deutsch

Very nice, well preserved, older building. You can imagine the speakers of yore orating the assembly. The other rooms were equally well presented.

Ryan

History oozes out of this structure. Reasonably priced ticket to see the building. Outgoing staff. A must see in Boston.

SM

Amazing building such a historic building. I enjoyed my day trip in Boston taking several pictures of downtown and the old state house ,Quincy market, Columbus Park , And Faneuil Hall. I had a wonderful day and Boston never seems to disappoint

Aleksandr Flom

A site of former British government and Boston massacre. History abound, knowledgeable curators, cute little souvenir shop on ground floor, clean restrooms, small museum inside. We enjoyed the visit.

Duc Hoang

Old State House The Old State House, built in 1713 on the site of the first Town House, is the oldest surviving public building in Boston. The building served as a meeting place for the exchange of economic and local news and was said to be the center of politics in the colonies. The Declaration of Independence was read from the balcony on the east side of the building, and just below it is the spot where the Boston Massacre took place. The Old State House is one of the most important public buildings in the U.S. Source: Trolleytours.com

Alex Padilla

Neat spot to visit along the freedom trail where the Boston Massacre occurred. The museum inside has a lot of info and artifacts from the period. You can easily spend 30 mins - 1 hour here peeking into the past. The same ticket is also valid for the Old South Meeting House which is right down the road and also recommend.

Nirmal

A Historic monument, must-visit if you are in Boston. Beautifully maintained , built in 1713 I guess. Lots of tourists arrive here during the day, so if you plan to spend a quiet moment, visit early in the morning.

Chris S

Great place to stop by even if you aren't following the Freedom Trail. We didn't go into the museum because of the cost, but there are several plaques around to give you an idea of its importance. Follow that up with a quick search on your phone and you'll get the information you want. Having said that, going through the museum itself would have been a lot better and more interesting. Hopefully next time we can make it work.

Wade Williams

Huge part of US history and a must see. It’s right by the Boston Massacre site.

Francisco Alcaraz

Nice place to see some history!! It costs 12 dollars per person for adults and for that you get to see a pretty nice antique building with lots of information on the history of Boston and the significance of the site, the place where the Boston Massacre took place. There are restrooms on the bottom floor and there's a nice gift shop.

BradJill

The Old State House (US$10 per adult) is one of the important stops on the Freedom Trail in Boston. Here you will find a very good American Revolutionary Museum which spells on in good detail the events leaving up to the American Revolution, including the infamous Boston Massacre which happened just outside this building. Opening Hours are 9-5pm daily. The Old State House was built in 1713, making it one of the oldest standing and functioning buildings in the United States. This was original seat of power colony of New England's, a national landmark and another nice example of Georgian period architecture that you can see in this area of Boston. Within the Old State House, you will find a gift shop with a large collection of Freedom Trail souvenirs, similar to what you will see at the Faneuil Market. You then visit the rooms which house the American Revolutionary Museum collection. The museum collection is a comprehensive set of displays which detail events as they occurred and led to the American Revolution from the British Crown. There are historical items, paintings and furniture on show as well, helping bring the information to life. You can browse the displays that are of interest and see all in 20-30 minutes or give more attention to them and easily find yourself here for an hour or more. We found the upstairs rooms, decorated with period furnishings to be particularly interesting. There are a couple of rooms with interactive and hands-on experiences which children will enjoy more than the traditional museum inclusions at the Old State House. Note: There are free tours of this historic building every 30 minutes starting on the ground floor. Attending one of these might be a good way to experience the Old State House if you don't fancy an independent visit as much. In the end, we felt the $10 entry fee was steep for this attraction but having saved a bit by purchasing the Freedom Trail combo ticket (see below), we didn't mind. The museum collection helps visitors build up an understanding of New England during the American Revolutionary period, something that is important when it comes to getting the most of your visit to the Freedom Trail attractions. Note: At the Old State House, you can buy a combo ticket ($16 per adult) that includes entrance into the Old South Meeting Hall and the Paul Revere House, giving you a $3 savings compared to buying each ticket individually.

Sanjay Gupta

one of the oldest public buildings in the United States... One of the landmarks on Boston's Freedom Trail, it is the oldest surviving public building in Boston, and now serves as a history museum operated by the Bostonian Society. Small, and cramped, but I guess that's what it used to be like, so I can’t really blame the structure since it was made years back by ancestors. Lots of history and its part of the freedom trail which is good. The building has been nicely restored and inside it's furnished in the way it would have looked in the early days of Boston. The museum exhibits were well-organized and there were many interesting historical artifacts on display. The short-guided tour was educational and worth the time. You don't need to spend a lot of time at the Old State House, 20 or 30 minutes is more than enough time, so stop by and take in some history. The Boston Massacre spot is just near to it, was an incident in which British Army soldiers shot and killed five people while under attack by a mob. Heard every 4th of July they read the declaration of independence here.

Petre Ene

Lovely building. The museum is not that great but the guides are offering beautiful history lessons. If you are a US citizen I think you should put away any other activity and come here for a lesson on history. After all is your country.

Jennifer Shackles

I really liked being able to come and go while looking at artifacts. I would have liked 1 or 2 more people available to answer questions but also understand that staffing is an issue everywhere.

G Aquino

This was the ninth and one of the most significant sites we visited along Boston's Freedom Trail. Be sure to visit the museum inside the building to learn about significant events in the city's history that took place here, such as the announcement of US independence from Britain from the building's balcony. The museum also describes past and present preservation initiatives, including the effort to spare the building from demolition. The museum is small and can be visited in an hour or less. Fun fact: There is a subway station directly underneath the building, accessible via stairs adjacent to the museum entrance. The building had to be reinforced while the subway tunnel was being excavated.

Jenn Orrell-Santoro

The history is amazing! The architecture is beautiful! A must for anyone who likes to know how we came to be the United States of America...instead of the American Colonies under England's thumb! Or the history of Boston itself... A must for anyone who is interested in American History, anyone visiting Boston to learn the city's history, and for anyone need that was born and/or raised/transplanted to this area/state...so in other words EVERYONE!! (And FYI...I'm born and raised lol) I'm playing tourist in my home state's capital! You should try it...you see things & places through a new, fresh set of eyes!

Trina Bennett

The Old State House was am interesting stop along the Freedom trail. It's full of information about the beginnings of U.S. government. It's definitely more geared toward teens and adults but it was nice that they included some hands on exhibits for the little ones, such as a brick laying exhibit with sponge blocks to play with. I was surprised that kids under 18 are admitted for free!

Alexander Jake Moreno

Stop 5 of the Old Town Trolley Tours, the Old State House Museum was free with our ticket! While the exhibition space is small and limited, the area was packed with so much knowledge! They also offer a small talk over and outside where the Boston Massacre occurred. The 6-minute multimedia show upstairs also has an audio re-enactment of the event itself.

Kimberly Morvig

Very neat place and one of the few places that had about 3 rooms or so for as my kids put it."We can touch things" Our kids are 8 and 10 and by the 7th day were upset that so many places they could just look and were not allowed to touch. The old State House had about 3 interactive rooms for the kids and so we could actually enjoy a bit more instead of the usual "I am board"

Chase

Neat place to visit and learn about more of Boston’s rich history. Enjoyed the live play, “The Petition” and it was definitely worth the few dollars to go in and explore. Check Groupon for extra savings!

James Powers

Was once the seat of power of the American British colonies. Now it sits in the shadow of a giant office building. The Boston Massacre occurred right outside and helped to fan the flames of revolution in the colonies. Docents were friendly and super informative. Displays were interesting and well presented. Admission to the Old State House also includes admission to the Old South Meeting House. Interesting for American history buffs.

Wei Hsu

The East side balcony is the famous place of this building. The massacre mark is just here on the street.

Jose Ortega

A cool place of American history that is a must see. So much happened here. Just take it all in and go inside if you can and have the time.

Monk Keetah

So rich in history!! Built in 1729 and still in use today! Was not open in my visit, but a vital bit of American history!! A must see!!

Alex Schoedel

Great historical place. There is a admission fee, but that would be covered if you get the Go City Card Boston, including the bus tour. They are also providing guided tours, talking about self-government and the Boston Massacre.

Mary Dybka Diorio

This historic building is soo cool because it’s where the Declaration of Independence was read from the balcony!

Crispus Attucks

"America's most sacred place!" 🇺🇸 The Old State House located in Boston marked the official 'beginning of the end' of Great Britain's domination of the early thirteen colonies. The Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770. Escaped Slave Crispus Attucks gave his life on that faithful night. …

Allen Todd

The Old State House was built in 1713, and is over 300 years old. It sits in the middle of Boston. Old State House was built on the site of the Boston's first Town House which burned in 1711. Originally it was the government office for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Later it became the meeting place of the Massachusetts Assembly. On March 5, 1770 a large crowd gathered at the Old State House and began to harass a British sentry, soon another 8 soldiers arrived to support. Tensions rose, snowballs, rocks and clubs were used on the sentries. The soldiers fired into the crowd, killing five Bostonians and wound others. This incident would become known as “The Boston Massacre.” Right in front of the Old State House there is a commemoration of the Boston Massacre. We visited the Old State House in Boston on the 4th of July, On July 18, 1776 was read from the balcony of the Old State House. This reading is a tradition that has been held nearly every year since. Unfortunately the crowds were too large to get into the Old State House. However we were able to see the Boston Massacre commemoration. If you are in Boston on the 4th of July make the effort to go and listen to the reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Christina Valliere

The first one notices is the size of this cute little building beleaguered by the towering modern ones. I just had to go inside. The antique architecture is the most enjoyable part, but if you love learning the history of our nation, then you, too, will find something to love about this spot. Also, the gift shop was great as I ended up buying nine small books each holding an important document of our nation.

Ada Brown

Great place to visit. If you visit here you also get a ticket to visit the Old South Meeting House. Loved that. This was an interesting place to visit. I would recommend stopping by and seeing the history here.

Katey Durbin

I have not paid for a tour but I love looking at this building. Even if you don't do the tour, definitely come see the building and read about its history. The balcony and lion/unicorn are very cool to see.

Emrick Ong

One of the many builds that standing here since the country established

Mark Guerriero

I love all the buildings the styles Boston is a very special place to myself. You can take the fairy from here to my town Provincetown

Seth Adam Smith

This place is AMAZING! I came here to do research for a novel I’m writing. Not only is the Old State House a wonderfully preserved historical building, but it also houses an incredible museum and tour. The tour was fantastic, packed with lots of great stories and details about early American History. I highly recommend it!

Judy Ellen Corcoran

Beautiful building. Didn't have a chance to go inside, but would definitely do so on another visit to Boston.

Chollada Mekratri

Very contrast with the building design but it’s so perfect fit in their own way! The atmosphere brings back to old time of Boston town!

Dejan Braki

When approaching this colonial style house it catches your eye standing so small but elegant around central Boston high rises. It was where the Boston massacre happened and later it became the first State house (the New is the golden domed one by the Boston Common park). Today it houses a small, but informative museum with a reasonable fee which also includes access to Old south meeting house close by.

Raymond R.

Very great museum with rich information that will take you back in time and really help you understand the Boston experience. Free for veterans, but well worth visiting even if you pay the entry fee.

Mary Cones

I wasn’t able to go inside as I had a stroller and two kids and it’s not wheelchair accessible but this is definitely a place to see if you have the chance. The massacre site is just behind it and we saw that. It helps to know the history of what actually happened. When you know what happened you can picture what those involved saw at the time and how their surroundings might have affected the outcome of the massacre.

Joshua Elder

An amazing piece of American history. A very important stop on the Boston Freedom Trail. Don't let the price of the tour deter you from this very necessary history lesson. The staff do a wonderful job at telling the story. Restored twice since it's call to be demoloshied in 1881 it is well worth the visit.

Yuen Ying Au Yeung

A wonderful museum worth visiting and the staff are very passionate about the history behind it! Don't miss the tour! Highly recommended

Sue Laprise

Dear city of Boston can I recommend your city workers don’t park their van in front of a picture perfect historic site? 🤦‍♀️ …

Kelly Runfola

Interesting spot to visit and learn about our Mariona history.

jason ferrell

Awesome tour and knowledgeable staff about the exhibits. Interactive displays for kids.

Sarah Coleman

Excellent displays on the start of the fight for liberty. Highlights have to be the talks that occur every 30 minutes during the day. If you use the Old Town Trolley tour, you get free entry to this site too. Highly recommended.

Sokchinda Yen

Tours were informative. Small museum. Can see all with an hour or linger to take in the history.

Andru Valpy

The Old State House is one of the oldest public buildings in the United States. Originally built in 1713, it served as the Mass. General Court. Later, in 1830 to 1841 it served as Boston's City Hall. This building sits on the "freedom trail" and now serves as a history museum. Inside the museum are artifacts collected by the Bostonian Society, the Council Chamber in Boston, before the American Revolution, a multi-media presentation on the Boston Massacre, revolutionary characters and more. Admission is $10.00 US for adults, $8.50 for Seniors (62+) and Students. Youth (6-18) are free (doesn't apply to groups of 10 or more). Massachusetts Teachers, EBT cardholders, US Military, and Veterans are Free. It is open 7 days a week, all year round.

Alexandra Chang

A large but physically small piece of Boston history. Character cards are given upon arrival and they are useful during the guided tours. You may also tour the building on your own although it adds a bit more excitment if you follow a guide. There are only stairs, no elevators so it might not be the best for people who may have difficulties taking the stairs. However, there is still a nice room with lots of history in it on the main floor.

Robert El-Amir

The area surrounding this building is hallowed ground & sacred space. The first blood spilled for American independence and break from Britain took place here, March 5, 1770 during what became known as the Boston Massacre. An escaped slave would be launched into the pages of history as the first to die for America, Crispus Attucks. America’s First Hero!

Jo Claire

Still standing amongst its towering neighbors, this historically significant building is a visual prompt to remind us all of the humble beginnings of this great nation.

Col Lan

This is the oldest surviving State House in the US, now a museum. This is the site of the Boston Massacre as well as the building where the Declaration of Independence was first declared from. 7th stop on the Freedom Trail.

David Sherwood

This was the site of the "Boston Massacre" in 1770 where five Bostonians in a protesting mob died under fire from British troops. I am adding two exterior photos and a shot of the plaque out front of the building. It is my understanding that the event actually took place at the bottom of the steps of the side door.

CC F

A small but lovely museum focus on the revolution of Boston, specifically about the Boston Massacre. They have lots of talks and shows and scheduled every half an hour so a great place to spend some time to learn about the history of Boston.

Austin H

A great value if you time it so you can listen to the live tours/talks. Between the Old State House and Boston Massacre talk you can learn a lot in 1 hr.

java 58

The stories a lot of physical things to pick up and feel very fun

Ginger Redhead

It is cool to see the old building in between all the modern skyscrapers. On the other hand the cars circeling it destroy the athmosphere as does the big tourist shop in the ground floor. It is all about money and not so much about history it seems.

Joseph Dietrich

Better for kids than Old South, which was included in admission. Not my favorite museum in Boston.

Sonia

Wanted to see the (old state house) oldest surviving public building. It was built in 1713 as the seat of the British colonial government. The Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians from the east balcony of the old state house in July, 1776! It also happens to be right where the Boston massacre took place!! A stop on the Freedom Trail so don’t miss it especially if you love history!!!

Teresa Hayman

It's anazing how well maintained this is. So much to see. When you learn about historical events that occurred just in the area, it's absolutely remarkable.

Mario Marik

Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. A lot of history is there. Suggest one look into some of the tours available and schedule accordingly. Also, look into the renovation history, for you might be disappointed otherwise.

Mauricio Pretto

Amazing architecture The clock it's an incredible pice Worth visiting and checking out

Emily Brown

I stayed for one of the last tours of the day. It was great to hear the history of this place in 25 minutes. Every should stop and see John Hancock's jacket as it won't be there for much longer!

Michaela Clarke

Interesting place to visit. The staff there gave us a small and interesting history refresher with some notvwell known details.

Chuck Edgington

This was one of my favorite places on the Freedom Trail. So much history and they have done a great job of laying it in an easy to read/follow format.

Angela Wentz Faulconer

Admission is $15 and gives you entry to both the Old State House and the Old South Church. This is a great experience for lovers of revolutionary war era history. (That's me!) Judging from my family members (who aren't history lovers), it is not enthralling for non history lovers. They were done within 10-15 minutes at each museum. However, for my older daughter and I, we really enjoyed it, reading all the text at both sites. WE spent 90 minutes and might have spent more if our family weren't anxious to leave. I loved seeing John Hancock's coat! The current exhibit on Crispus Attucks was very interesting. I didn't realize that his story had been used after the Revolutionary war to stand in for other things. Be prepared for very text-heavy displays. There are things to look at, but you will get more out of this visit if you like to read at museums and if you are already reasonably familiar with the history. Non-readers will be bored. The gift shop isn't open. Because of Covid, even the restrooms aren't open (!).

Dut Kasilag

Must see !!! No enough words can describe this place. Enter and let the walls speak to you.

Alexia Cabrera

the area is very pretty and walkable, a lot of stores and food places it was the nicest spot I would say

Pamela John

With the ability to download and listen to stories of the Boston Tea Party to the local Historian filling in the blanks, this is a must see building on the Freedom Trail! It continues to be a meeting place for locals and is open foe weddings, debates and occasionally even a town meeting.

Diana Bailey-Kent

I stayed to hear the story about the Boston Massacre thrice and the history of the state house twice. The guides are very animated and knowledgeable. It was disheartening to learn the fate of the John Hancock house. Preserve history!

Nicholas Snavely

Free guide did a great job explaining the historical significance of the Boston Massacre in front of this building.

E Crum

A beautifully preserved piece of Revolutionary War Era history. There were two floors of self guided exhibits. A docent on each floor were very knowledgeable. There are clean restrooms in the basement and a subway station underneath. Unfortunately this building is not handicap accessible. There is a beautiful contiguous spiral staircase that connects the three floors. Don't miss the plaque on the sidewalk in front of the Old State House that commemorates the site of the Boston Massacre.

e harmon

Site has free guides inside that explain the building's history

delilah Duran

The city is very delightful, and the historical feel makes all authentic.

John Nicol

Where the Declaration of Independence was read and where the Boston Massacre occurred (someone got a thick ear).

Luke Dai

Guides were super knowledgeable about Boston and the revolution.

M W

amazing historic site. great tour and museum.

MAD-TJ Travels

The history is just standing tall in the middle of gigantic skyscrapers in Downtown boston.

Julie Adams

The Old State House is a MUST SEE historical place to visit while in Boston!

Dipesh Patil

One of the best place to see in Boston. Depicts history of America and Boston effectively. Exhibits on both floors are quite informational.

Ryan Saucier

Small museum with lots of exhibits. They had a table discussion about the massacre and a dressed character from that period

Real Time

United States Declaration of Independence~~ If u are lucky, u will see and hear a man read it who stands on the balcony.

mary ann mascoli

Enjoyed the tour, our guides especially 1 the one young woman with glasses was, exceptionally knowledgeable and fun to listen to!

William Su

Good scenery but small exhibition space

Andrew Harmon (Werd69)

Great lectures. Beautiful building. My daughter was free because she's under 18 and I was free because I'm a veteran.

Brent Rud

Museum was ok - the building itself is magnificent located in the midst of all of the tall glass covered buildings. By preserving places like this, new generations of Americans are able to visit these sites and really learn what the history of our Country is. It brings the history lessons to life to be standing there and hearing the same stories that you heard in elementary school of the Revolution and the Boston Massacre.

Sarah Pugmire

Very interesting piece of history, thought not necessarily something you need to pay to go in for unless you enjoy that sort of thing. Though you do get admission to both the Old State House and the Meeting House with one admission ticket.

Escobaria Gracilis

Interesting historic building with some good exhibits, I was surprised to find a subway station there.

Dipen Patel

Nice place of British-American History.. Well maintained museum.. Staff is good.. Must visit place in Boston..

Dante

Our docent was pretty incredible and made for a high quality experience. She did a great job explaining the history of the location, and connecting it with current events. She even tactfully managed some of the more "uninformed" adults in our group very well. It was a shorter tour than most, but very engaging. I would recommend visiting.

Fred Wright

Great museum. Good guides.

Geoffrey Kromer

The annual 4th of July reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts should be seen by everyone at least once!

Anthony Fernandez

The Old State house is an amazing to place to visit for everyone but especially for history nerds! Like many places on the Freedom trail the Old State House is full of incredible relics and information, as well as an inviting, helpful, and very knowledgeable staff. One of their newish exhibits, 'Reflecting Attucks', is a refreshing take on the infamous Boston Massacre. We were fortunate enough to have a spontaneous guided tour of the exhibit by Sylvia, one of the exhibits masterminds. It was amazing to learn all the history this amazing place has to offer. I hope to come back soon!

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Try to take a nice picture at the plague, but many people!

Nicole Smith

Decided to go on a self guided walking tour with a couple friends to get out of the house in a socially distanced way. The heart wreath hanging from the balcony where the Declaration of Independence is read traditionally on the 4th of July warmed my heart. Seeing this beautiful building nestled among more modern architecture always reminds me that our present is built on and around the past.

Joanna Koter

The Old State House was interesting, but not overly interesting. The exhibition space is rather small - and that is fine, but the astounding $10 for a student ticket is an overkill for what the House has to show on the inside. I understand that it is a historical house and a lot of funds are needed for its preservation. However, the exhibition was not that fascinating. A highlight of my visit was the free, 30-minute long performance of some historical meetings that took place in the House and in Philadelphia, that were significant in the American Revolution. I also enjoyed the interactive part of the kids-focused exhibition, where you could experience some of the different smells that were inspired by certain places and times in Boston.

Sathvik S Prabhu

A bit of American history nestled in between modern buildings!

Behzad Taimur

This historic building has been dwarfed by skyscrapers, so you come upon it almost as a surprise. It's on a little triangle between busy thoroughfares. Yet, it retains its 18th century elegance and sense of history. This is where the Boston Massacre happened - the guides will tell you. Here's to the guides - They do a fantastic job. I've taken two separate tours with two separate guides. They're all fantastic!

Joe Messina

Nice museum, but not very long.

Eric Powers

Had a great time visiting here. Lots of exhibits about the history of Boston and the state house itself. I never knew about all the transitions this building went through. Tour guides we're great and the short play about Hancock and his wife was fantastic.

Theresa

The Freedom Trail was our favorite thing in Boston! It was just so full of history and so interesting. The Old State House had a 2 person play and there were many inter-active activities in several areas. The freedom trail took us all day but could be done if half of a day. Some of the buildings charge entrance fees including the Old State House but it was worth it.

Victor Wang

Relatively small museum with a relatively low entrance fee. Cool to check out all of the little facets of history.

James Dunn

I've been here on many occasions and it really impresses me every time. What is truly outstanding are the on-site staff. They answered each and every question with kindness and a vast understanding of the building and its importance. The exhibits are also incredibly interesting, as you experience them in chronological order. Lots of interactivity for kids, but plenty of things for adults as well!

Bridgette DelPivo

One of the oldest buildings in Boston. They have a great museum guide that was very informative. And do your research on who has the right to vote. Because she will test you and you can't leave onto the next exhibit room until everyone gives the five answers. There are 3 floors that you can see. The bathrooms are in the basement. There is a spiral staircase that is picturesque. The admission cost is $9.00 dollars. There's also a gift shop on the ground floor. Be sure and get your Boston baked beans candy there!

Marshal Laycock

I’ve visited multiple times over the last few years and always enjoy the Old State House. The artifacts are neat, including a bottle of tea leaves from the Boston Tea Party and many of the exhibits are interactive. The talk on the Boston Massacre was well done and you could even get your thumb branded at the end, which was a very memorable touch. This was the first time I got to see Dolly and Cato, the short production about John Hancock’s wife and slave. The actors were phenomenal and it led to a really good discussion about those who have been forgotten in our history books. You can easily spend 1-2 hours here if you take advantage of all they have to offer. A must on the Freedom Trail

S B

Phenomenal history, tour was awesome, great place to visit and learn our beginning.

Garrison Moratto

In my opinion it is the finest example of colonial architecture in all of Boston; this historic site is arguably one of the three best stops on the famous Freedom Trail (the other two being Bunker Hill and Old North Church). A must see for tourists, history buffs, and admirers of fine architecture. The location, situated amongst towering glass skyscrapers seems to enhance the surprise and joy one feels upon seeing such a unique building still in tact. It appears to be transported through time into the modern day. Well worth the stop.

Jason Pelish

This was somewhat cool to visit although more impressive on the outside than the inside. The think that makes this building important is its age and how it was around in an earlier form during the Boston Massacre. As it's one of the stops on the Revolutionary Trail, don't skip over it. I learned a thing or two from the displays upstairs, presented intelligently.

Bradly Widener

What an interesting place. Our tour guide was very engaging and knowledgeable. I wish the tour was bigger but I understand the physical constraints of the space. Overall, if you’re going to see one historic place along the freedom trail, I’d say this is your best bet.

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Dating from 1713, the Old State House is Boston's oldest surviving public building, where the Massachusetts Assembly used to debate the issues of the day before the Revolution.

Reyce Knutson

Nice for the history enthusiast. Not a lot displayed, mostly informational placards with a few historical artifacts. Good restroom stop along the freedom trail.

Gallick Cee

If you're interested in colonial history, this museum is for you. Although a small space, many of the exhibits are interactive. The staff is energetic & knowledgeable. A pretty good bargain for just $10.

Tom Paint

$10 to get in, ask for student/military discount for more off. For $10, just to see the museum isn't worth it but with the tours as part of the admission fee, it is. The tours help you understand the history of this area. There is even informative signage in the bathroom!

Ladislav Adámek

Cool colonial welcome center, which should definitely be stop on your freedom trail. No large thrills, but worth the visit

Shannon

I think it would have been a better overall experience if we had a guided tour. The museum portion was interesting to me but very short and quick to go through. What really soured our time here was the rude young lady who worked in the gift shop area. I almost never point out bad customer service unless it's really bad and both my friend and I had separate but rude experiences with her.

Liana Orsolini

Really authentic colonial architecture and nice small well displayed museum. Military ID let's you in free. Large gift store with fun items. Do go into restrooms on basement level to see more museum displays on hygiene and at the base of the spiral staircase a real honest criticism of early restoration science.

Monique Young

Great place to learn about Boston history love the plays over the summer months.

Alexis Smith

12$ gets you a wealth of knowledge. Both guides we had that day were out of the world. It was really cool to see how the legislative system was ran back in the colonial age. The lady who gave the Boston massacre tour was so lively. She really made you feel like you were there that night it happened. Do yourself a solid and go visit if you are in town.

Stacey Fenton

The history of this building and the surrounding area was great! The vendor outside selling roasted chestnuts was very nice. We started our walking tour of the Freedom trail here after touring the building.

Seth Kravitz

It small and fun to explore, but maybe not worth the cost of admission. It's quite cramped since you have to fight with an ocean of tourists to move around in tiny hallways and rooms, but everything is beautifully preserved. Maybe try to go here at an off time, as peak hours are going to be a little miserable.

A. Oren

This is a well preserved historical building. It has really good exhibits as well as a nice gift shop. It did not appear to be very accessible if someone has physical disabilities which is understandable given its age. It could be that we just did not explore that option enough but if you have someone in your party who needs accessibility you may want to check that out before you come.

i. tully

Not a review of the museum itself, simply of the visual attraction from the outside. No where else in the US have I been where such a monumental piece of history stands surrounded by such modern architecture and busy culture. If you miss this landmark when visiting Boston, then have you really even been to Boston?

Tommy Duque

This is a really nice museum and it is th real building that was home to the old government of Boston! It’s a lot of words and is more for content then the building itself. The Boston massacre spot is right in front of it and is very cool to check out.

lesley stones

What makes this place interesting are the entertaining guides. You could look round it in 10 minutes by yourself, but the 25 minute talks really bring the history and characters to life. The Boston Massacre talk was fascinating, and they’re included in the ticket price.

Jim Cowan

This museum was worth the stop and is included in the price of a Trolly Tour. Some very interesting information, but beware a little bit of revisionist history from some of the tour guides. Didn't find any issues in the displays, just some PC from one of the guides.

Cheryl Day

This was one stop on our Boston trip we didn't want miss! The tour was full of history! The guide definately her history! Listening to the story you could envision yourself right in the middle of the massacre. Beautiful building kept in immaculate shape.

Beth Jacobs

Great little piece of history. We learned more about the state house feom the trolley driver than we did from the actual tour itself. I do believe they offer a guided tour and I'm sure more info would be provided with that over the self guided tour . Also go Boston pass

hawra alnabi

I love history and while visiting Boston I had to visit the Old State House. It’s a beautiful building in the middle of a bustling city. Major turning points in the American history happened in this building. If your in the area definitely make an effort to visit.

Nevin Marshall

Love history

Carolyne Volpe Curley

I love this building. My tween daughter and I visited on July 4 and it definitely set the tone for the day. 1. Yes go inside. The small gift shop is free and the National Park Rangers are there to give you background on the place. 2. Once inside you can purchase a ticket to see the rest of the building. They do have presentations but otherwise you are on your own. Follow along the exhibit to get a thorough understanding of Boston's rebelliousness which sparked off the entire Colonial Revolution. Samuel Adams is not passed over, which is often the case, and you will also note that both sides of the Boston Massacre are presented fairly. 3. There are many little stops for children and hands-on exhibits. They will love this. 4. There is a room with an audio presentation - about 5 minutes long - which again does a good job of describing the Boston Massacre incident. 5. Don't miss: John Hancock’s attire, the tiny vial of tea taken from the Boston Tea Party, the upstairs Council room where you can sit in the Royal chair at the head of the table. This is included in the Boston Go Card. Not to be missed by anyone visiting the city to explore it's history. We were there for about 30 minutes.

Joseph E

I enjoyed this exhibit a lot

Carlos Moreno

The old state house is now a metro station in the inside of the building but the city still have the building with the old architecture and it looks pretty.

Abby Wright

if you happen to be around Quincy Market then the Old State House is just around a 10-minute walk. You have to check out the beautiful architecture of one of the oldest surviving public building in the U.S. The historic building is surrounded by tall, modern, steel and glass buildings which contrast and sets it apart from the rest of the scenery.

Joshua Baron

I went here late in the day and wish I had more time. Cheesy as it sounds, I found my excitement palpable as I went through the exhibits knowing I was so close (at least in proximity) to so many monumental events in this amazing country's history. I sometimes find that I build these types of places up so much in my mind that reality can't keep pace. Even though the architecture surrounding dwarfed it by size, the importance of this place echos through time.

Karolane Bouchard-Mercier

amazing staff really! we had such a great time visiting this place and listening to the guide of the tours. They know there stuff and they are passionate about it. For someone who love history it was perfect!

Megan Gargiulo

This museum provided a nice review of the steps leading to American independence and was family friendly, with interactive displays for kidd. I wish they had had more artefacts out though. Also, there did not appear to be any accommodations for wheelchair users whatsoever. All info is in English, though you can request a brief info sheet in a handful of other languages.

David Claunch

Nice informative little museum...a must for history buffs

Tim Collins

Beautiful building with lots of history. A must see on the Freedom Trail.

Vivian Yip

I didn't pay for the enterence as I am not American, not really looking for all those history.

Jennifer Abrell

One of the best tours we took because guides are so friendly and knowledgeable. They also were great with our 13 year old who always peppers tour guides with tons of questions! Highly recommend.

Martin Feehan

This building is totally not worth the admission fee. I'd recommend saving the money and buying a good book about the freedom trail. You would gain a lot more information. The tour guides aren't very good and there is cheap signage.

Melissa Miles

The Old State House is a historic building in Boston, Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest public buildings in the United States. The history of this building and the surrounding area was great. The building itself is magnificently located in the midst of all of the tall glass-covered buildings. Must-visit!

I'mstill alive

This was a cool stop. Better than i expected. Love the feel of the place and the winding staircase. Lots of history here. Very affordable to visit, even with kids. I think kids were free to get in here. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Nice gift shop. Worth a stop to check this place out.

Paul Heindl

A wonderful piece of history nestled in the heart of Boston. Nice selection of exhibits covering the early history of the town. Good place to spend an hour or two. Kid friendly for the 4 - 10 yr old.

LAND ROVER

Very cool place to see close to the Boston Massacre awesome Place highly recommended if you're in Boston stop here good pictures

Peggy

The inside is absolutely beautiful! If you're ever in the area I'd totally recommend stopping by Daisy's Discounts and The Memory Den. If you need a quick rest stop by the Hotel Rexford and definitely check out The Third Rail if you get the chance.

Ethan Vose

Definitely give this place a visit if you're in the Boston area.

Alex

Great and inexpensive place to visit and learn more about the Boston Massacre And Declaration of Independence. Really beautiful inside and outside and won’t take long to walk through exhibits and the gift shop.

Kathy Lavoie

Great tour. The guides were informative. The historical past came alive with the ma y displays and interactive guides who encouraged questions and were good at getting all ages involved i. the discussion

Jon Simonson

Little bit of good history here. Worth the visit.

Wayne Geiser

A somewhat dry look at the events that led to US independence from England. We visited as part of the Free Fun Friday program and were given "identities." Unfortunately, they weren't used for very much along the way through the museum.

Serra Crowley

One of the best spots on the Freedom Trail. We went to the talk about the Boston Massacre and our guide was super knowledgeable and informative. The rest of the museum is great as well.

DrWaqar MD

Boston’s Old State House is one of the oldest surviving public buildings in Boston. Dating back more than 400 years, the building (Boston’s Towne House)– is now run as a Boston history museum by the Bostonian Society. The Old State House is among the landmarks on Boston’s Freedom Trail and visiting is a must for anyone who wants to learn more about the colonial history of the United States. Most interestingly, The Declaration of Independence was made from the balcony of Boston’s Old State House.

José Ugai

One of the most cute buildings in Boston.

Isamari Burgos

Wow amazing to know the building is still up! And used as a train station !! You can come here every July 4th at around 10AM and they will read you the Declaration of Independence like when they first got it and made everyone gather around to read it! It's a tradition!

Robert Ballot

Such an incredibly, preserved physical presence smack dab in the heart of one of our great cities. Looking for a way to lose yourself in early American history for a winter afternoon? You've come to the right place. You move from room-to-room, with the exhibits presented in excellent proportion, so you don't feel your brain getting crammed with too much too quickly. If you're like me, you forgot much of what you learned in grade school about the events leading up to the American Revolution, with just a few touchstones still available for you to ponder over . . . The Boston Tea Party . . . The Boston Massacre . . . Paul Revere's Ride . . . The Old State House fills in all the blanks, all the precursors to these momentous events in an even-handed, but still thoroughly patriotic manner. There are artifacts, there are placards of explication. All seem gauged to engage but never have you peering over your shoulder to count how many more rooms there are to go through. Because you're going to want to go through them all. You would question your citizenship if you didn't, so attractively aesthetically and intellectually are the presentations. And once you've soaked all this in and become far more culturally literate about American history than you were before you stepped inside, you can step outside, immediately outside and plant your feet on that notorious / celebrated piece of earth where the Massacre occurred. Wow! In every regard. One of the signature stops on any history enthusiast's tracking of early American history.

John Hughes

A fantastic piece of Colonial history still nestled inside the heart of Boston. Access to the Old State House is easily accomplished via the MBTA station that was constructed under the very building. This is a must stop location for out of town visitors and the local trying to reconnect to a very important part of history.

David Berthiaume

Love that Boston has "grown up" around this building, but it remains to teach all a little bit of all of our history, as well as repurposing it as a subway stop.

Danielle Hayman

Have your family rent or watch the HBO mini series: John Adams. This movie produced by Tom Hanks and based on the historical biography written by David McCullough, winner of the Pulitzer Prize is outstanding and will prepare your family for the sites along the Freedom Trail. Here, on the Fourth of July, the Declaration of Independence is read each year to the public, just as it was spoken in 1776. The movie begins in front of this Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre. So much history happened right here!

Mohamed Azwan

Clean & beautiful City .. Historical building ..

Raj Vinjamuri

It perches right in the middle of modern high rises, which is a fascinating juxtaposition of history.

G J

Lots of history - well worth a visit. Actors in the play were excellent as was the content of the play, which gave an excellent perspective of life in Boston in colonial times.

J S

Even though I was here on a hot Summer day, the crowd was manageable. The museum gives talks that come with the price of entry and the talks are very educational as well as entertaining.

Michael Fink

Enjoyed the tour by the colonial dressed tour guides. The tour presentations takes place in several areas of the state house. The kids enjoyed this type of history.

Barbara Gifford

One of the oldest public buildings in the United States and the oldest public building in Boston. The Declaration Of Independence was read from the balcony of this building and still is every 4th of July. It's a true historic landmark and well worth the visit.

Michael and Steve

This is a great place to watch the British troop reenactment of the "Changing of the guard". Make sure to bring your camera. Check out the gift shop inside.

John Kent

One of the more important sites on the freedom trail. Exhibits, including interactive and artifacts. The educational presentation of the Boston massacre was lively and informative-- must see.

Antoine Vidal de La Blache

Must see when doing the Freedom Trail. I did not do the museum, but this piece of history is beautiful from the outside. I find the clash of styles with the modern buildings surrounding it quite beautiful.

Eric Williams

The Old State House is the photo spot that represents the Boston skyline. It is also the photo spot that represents where the old meets the new or you could say where modernism meets historical. At the corner of State and Washington Streets and along the Boston Freedom Trail, the oldest surviving building in Boston is drafted by the modern high rises of the Financial District. It is a photo spot where you are enveloped in the past and the future. The Old State House has a rich past that dates back to 1713. In its early years it served as the house of Colonial British Government up to 1776. After the birth of the United States of America the Old State House would serve as the house of Massachusetts government, City of Boston Government, a produce market, merchants exchange, Masonic Lodge, and after 1881 as a history museum operated by the Boston Society and a downtown subway station. To add icing on top of the rich cake that is filled with history, the Old State House was the site of the Boston Massacre. Before stepping foot on Boston soil, I was determined to spend time in the shadow of the Old State House. Because it was on the cover of a travel book I didn't search hard to find it. Likewise when I vacationed in Boston I didn't search hard to find it from the Beacon Hill Wyndham. When I walked from the Beacon Hill Wyndham toward the Government Center and downtown, the leading footage of the walk was along the transition zone of Cambridge Street. As soon as the wide arterial made the curve toward State Street, the road narrowed to a pedestrian scale with the architecture drastically turning interesting along the Freedom Trail corridor. There were a few times that when we did this walk that we would stop to take in the historical architecture of the Old State House. The architecture just makes a Boston adventurer stop, corroborate, and listen. The brick building topped by the Colonial style tower brings my mind to 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was read from the East facing balcony in 1776. Admiring the British unicorn and lion the royal symbol of Britain on the east facing brick facade brought my mind to the 1700s when Britain ruled the law of the land. When I stood at the west facing side, it brought my mind to the patriotic spirit of Boston when I took in the the gold sculpture of the eagle. When I stood by the south facing brick wall I was reminded of the Boston Massacre when I read the plaque. When I returned to the east facing side I would officially step on the site of the Boston Massacre. The site is notated with a circle of cobblestones. Inside the Old State House is a museum that tells the story of the National Historic site. The Old State House is a major stop on the Boston Freedom Trail. As a matter of fact following the Boston Freedom Trail a few stops Southwest leads by the new Massachusetts State House. From State Street the thoroughfare that ends up at the Waterfront, there were a few times that we hooked up to the Boston Freedom Trail by means of the Old State House. It is one of the jewels along the necklace of the long and windy brick walkway that is the Boston Freedom Trail. It is ridiculously close to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, the Old Meeting House and a short walk to the North End and Boston Commons. The Old State House was also a coffee and breakfast stop for us when we sat in Pret A Manger looking out the window toward the south facing brick wall. The Old State House is a National Historic landmark that never gets old. It just ages gracefully.

W. Brian Haring

Worth the price, in my opinion. Take the time to walk through and read everything. Museum has a good flow and is easy to follow. Interesting & informative.

Whitney Magnuson

Went here for a wedding, and it was very nice, though cocktail hour among the exhibits was a bit crowded. The rest of the space worked well for a smallish (60 ppl?) wedding ceremony in the main hall and reception in the other larger part.

Wairote Waiwai

Wait for me - Built in 1713 as the seat of colonial government, the Old State House was designed to look down State Street to the shipping hub of Long Wharf. In 1770, the Boston Massacre occurred outside its doors July 18, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians from its balcony. Today, it’s home to the Bostonian Society & Old State House Museum. (Top 10 Boston DK2011)

John Caballero

Historic location. Well staffed. Informative. A must see to learn about our origins and to keep from suffering the same fate as our ancestors. Walk the freedom trail

Emma Georges

Alot of history here. The presentation about the Boston Massacre was interesting and informative. You can tell the people there are well educated and passionate about what they do.

Guy Lasky

Three stars to temper hopes. Don't expect anything elaborate from any of Boston's historic sites. Just enjoy the fact that you stand where Adams, Franklin, Revere, etc. made history.

Nick Coleman

The building is cool but the actual museum is pretty disappointing. Missed opportunity to do something great at an original public reading site of the Declaration of Independence.

Penny Bennett

Beautiful and wonderful historic site. Would visit many times. I may be biased as I was proposed to under the balcony but this is a sure place to see while in Boston. Great history inside and out!

KL

Pretty cool to check out

Stephen Farnett

HIstory: If you are coming to Boston to learn of the early history of this country then this is where you need to go first. This is a privately held museum that is not equivalent to the Smithsonian, but does a beautiful job of teaching the past and sharing the history, not only for a general view, but also through a personalized card that gives you information on a particular person from that time frame, and asks you to put yourself in their shoes throughout the trip through history.

Richard Narjes

this is part of the freedom trail. the state house served as a government building during Massachusetts colonial era. tour guides gave interesting history lessons.

Dave Ekrem

The Old State House is a key stop on the Freedom Trail. It's well curated, the docents are knowledgeable, and it's just amazing that this building still is standing.

Heidi Cosford

Fabulous building, well set out museum with well presented information, extremely helpful staff. Well stocked gift shop. A lovely museum in a fabulous building.

Todd Berke

Very nice restoration of an historical building. The revolutionary museum is well thought-out and the building history informative.

Gabi Lang

A true and important American landmark. But with this said, of limited touristic attraction. There's rather little that a visit to the site will add to one's experience or knowledge.

Rich King

Never understood why there is a subway station here.

Leo Fialho

Gorgeous historical building in the heart of Boston.

jessica delgado

Great visit for my honeymoon

Kimberly Schmit

Excellent! A MUST see if you are ever in Boston. The history that tool place here, it's worth your time. Take the trolley your, and make sure you get off at this stop.

TheVHSMadMan PreviewGuys2002

Never went in, but a interest building.

Es M

From the site of the Boston Massacre to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston on July18th,1776 what more needs to be said about one of the American Revolution's most sacred Boston visitor attraction sites.

Laura Martin

Great look into Boston's early history. The live presentations held upstairs made it all come to life. Definitely recommend.

fm 4139

Very interesting place. This was part of the Go Boston tour we took. Very simple place that shows Boston beginings. There are some interactive presentations.

Svetlana Furman

In terms of 'museum' it's pretty miserable: not a big collection and not in good shape, but volunteers/employees are very good, they do lectures there about something, very interesting, professional and enthusiastic.

Nuaman Ishfaq Mughal

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TheOverton86

Nice stop on the freedom trail. Lots of need courtyards around the area to explore. It's still an acting church. Very very cool!

Cassie Belair

Some things were not available, which is a little disappointing but they have to play by the COVID rules. Just glad they were open! Enjoyed my visit.

Ben Park

Such an important location. Make sure to check out the balcony, the lion and the unicorn.

Claire Robinson

This was an enriching experience! Don't forget to take a historical tour or listen to the Boston Massacre lecture by Kathee! Definitely a worthwhile stop in a city full of historical significance.

Agnieszka “Neta” Buczkowski

Very cool history museum. Their gift shop is so cute. I love the historical books and the 1700s vibes.

Melissa Heppler

Awesome museum about our forefathers and the beginnings of our country. I liked the sections for kids and where you could smell historical smells

Ian Miller

Really nice presentation of Boston history. We really enjoyed the live actor who shared what life was like in the 1760's

Khaled

Very intresting but the tour lady is a bit crazy and she screams. The historical value is better than the exibits as it is small.

Christopher Taylor

Museum is good enough as far as it goes. Content could be improved as it hasn't been updated in nearly a decade.

R Ed

Boston is BEAUTIFUL, so glad Holland America gave us a day to tour. Paul Reveer,s copper work on the State House was gorgeous still.

Shelby Chapa

This was a neat historical location in Boston. The history behind the building was so cool. The preservation of the building was also incredible

Andri Kyrychok

One of the best pre colonial structures to tour. Had a great time with many interesting exhibits to be seen.

Cayton Lopez

It was cool. I always like when the staff tell you about the building and the history behind it. But this was not the case at this place. Infact it was mostly self guided.

Jacquelyn Manson

I had a wonderful time visiting this landmark. It is well worth the small entry fee. Kids will like this stop on the #FeedomTrail.

Judy Liesch

So interesting and beautiful building.

Katie Page

Very informative and educational. The staff is friendly and will go out of their way to make your experience one of a kind. Definitely a must do if you are in Boston!

John Baker

Great place to understand some of Boston's history.

Michael Hall

It was rich with histroy and a wonder to experience! I recommend stopping by. If you do the Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, you obtain free admission.

Frances Gruver

Beautiful spiral staircase, great, knowledgeable tour guides. Take this site in if you are in Boston and enjoy history.

Tiff Lara

Gorgeous building.

Charles Bosse

There's a lot of history in this landmark, which is great, but then there's not much landmark (the size of a large house) so this is best seen as part of a larger tour or excursion.

Norma Edwards

Excellent museum!

Gentry Pate

Wish we would have hadore time to spend there. We really enjoyed the interactive character presentations. Really brought the exhibit to life.

Rachelle Henley

Very interesting slice of history. An excellent tour which is recommended although the space enables self education as you wander.

Mykel Lie

Old state house it’s the moment I went with family very nice. Very difficult for the parking but if you walk it’s ok.

Vincent Rudolph

Wonderful place to visit and learn Boston's history. Very informative and overall cool to look at, highly recommend 10/10

Matt Dawes

$10 is a little expensive for the museum

Scotty Leach

A place of old history and stories, now houses the State St T stop on it's backside. Iconic and a must see if visiting Boston.

Mark L.

Site of historical significance. It's just a cool building with a ton of architectural symbolism that was almost torn down and lost to history.

Kevin Loughman

Great place to spend some time learning. Wonderful presentations and museum pieces. The staff should be proud.

Craig Crandall

Boston does not disappoint. So much history here. A must place to visit for American history. Freedom tour a must.

Aleksandr Yehorov

It's amazing to see such a combination of modern and historical architecture. Very impressive!

Noah Geller

Great little museum that doesn't take too long to explore! Also very fascinating historically.

Aida Danbrook

extraordinary museum !!! Old State House has great things to look at and very historical decorations.

Larry Bounds

Quick stop. The kids (8-10) got board pretty quick but I liked it. They do some live ‘council meetings’ that I found fun.

Jennifer Hart

Very informative, take a Veteran with you, it makes it must more reasonable, kids are free and there is a lot of interactive activities on the second floor.

L. P

First time there, just so overwhelming with everything to see but what a good time! Got what we could see with the short time we had!!? Oh and go hungry, food everywhere!! Sensory overload

Adrien de Sentenac

The museum is very nice, and its talks and the play (the petition) make it a must see!

Ryan Archibald

Great job evening the significance of the old state House and events that took place there. Very cool artifacts

Jonathan Daly

The Old State House was the first official seat of government in this country as it was the Bay Colony was the first fully functional established colony in the then "new world".

Alisa Sisson

Lots to learn inside. Staff is very helpful.

Happily Retired

Enjoyed the presentation provided to the public by an actor playing the part of an important historical figure. No reservations required!

Jeff Suter

Very interesting museum covering the history of how the Old State House was involved with Boston and the American Revolution.

Phil Matson

A piece of English history right in the middle of Boston. Look up at the statues of the building. Also, the main room of the building has a direct sight down to the ward.

Daniel Grayson

Historical building with interesting displays on show

Jeff Lindahl

Beautiful building with a cool exhibit

Héloïse Honoré

Wow

Tommy Worthington

Beautiful building of history right in the heart of downtown. Convenient stop on the freedom trail so definitely check it out!

David Komas

Pretty cool place it's hard to believe the Boston Massacre started in such a small area you really need to go and see it to understand it

Manisha Mayekar

Nice place on freedom trail.

karyn workman

Inside is a train station. Very convenient. Love the architecture.

E.M Hernandez

Historic place.... But late under the building was made the station of the subway. The building was moved just for the works

Richard Robertson

It is good to see where history was made, but the content inside is much too basic. I was hoping to see some things O didn't already know.

Mark Mazzaferro

Great little museum to visit on the site of the Boston Massacre.

Seth Reenders

This was awesome, the history is great to learn about.

Ryan W

Amazing place to go. You get to see how the building changed over hundreds of years and how this great country changed!

Marcus Christiansen

Very cool place with some great info about the beging of the revolution

Susan Pearson

So great to see & hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence where it was read ~250 yrs ago.

Mike Jones

Cool building to check out .

EB Christen

Cool historical building with a subway entrance underneath that we almost couldn't find. Worth a visit.

Caleb Smith

Great iconic historical location. Well worth a visit while in Boston.

Celeste sauce Williams cheek

If you love The history of Boston Massachusetts. Very the old state house great tours of Boston.

Carmen Bleach

Loved watching the Dec of Independence reading! Singer was amazing! Great 4th of July!!

LeeAnn Smith

Good tour.

Nalda Mills

Got to witness the reading of the Declaration of Independence this morning. Moving piece of literature and thoughtful piece progressing the original values of the nation.

Boston Dave (Draac)

The original building where they read The Declaration of Independence to the people of Boston. It took 6 days to get a copy of it from Philidephia.

Carmen Mead

Interesting stop on the Freedom Trail. Worth a visit

Nastaran Shojaee

Wonderful tour!!!!!! I do not know that much about history but I enjoyed it.

Bo Schlapia

It was a great experience it's my first time here and I hope to be back

Joceline Lopez

Originally constructed in 1713 - this is where the Declaration of Independence was originally read to Bostonians.

J Hart

Very cool.

Jenny Croney

Went on a walking tour around this area with tickets I bought at Nathanael Hall. Very informative and I would recommend it highly

lauren leggett

Fun and historic spot to stop in. Definitely experienced the vibe of "what it was like when (insert specific historic event, as there were several)"

John Cruickshank

Very informative tour of the Old State House, with a fantastic and enthusiastic guide. Highly recommended.

Marcus Conter

Small museum. Nice restored historical building but small collection.

john logan

Historic site. Nice museum if you're into history.

Kristin Bode

Like stepping back in time. If you are a teacher ask about free admission. It's technically just for MA teachers but ask nicely.

Bret Van Leeuwen

At the very roots of our heritage, the Old State House is a superb place to visit the past.

Leon Sniegowski

So much history in this one location! Great place to learn about the early colony and the build up to the revolution.

M F

Excellent. Tours are slick&informative,altho speed of delivery means you need to listen attentively!

Gabriel Graetz

A well-designed and engaging historical museum. The building itself is gorgeous!

Chris Laurence

Enjoyable and educational, though tour was rather long and "academic" and more like a short lecture

Robert Yawn

Did not sell me enough to buy the tickets for a tour at the last minute. Might be important but missing it.

Sheri Croshaw

Great tour! A lot of hands on activities for kids. Inexpensive.

Debbie Boo Pate

Fun interactive, so much to take in especially if you're a history buff which we are

Ken Chester Jr

Yet another great monument to Boston's revolutionary history!

Sonivette Colón-Rodríguez

Nice place to learn about USA history.

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Famous historical building

Jason Humm

Pretty cool to see such a beautiful, historic building surrounded by modern skyscrapers.

Gunnar O'Connor

Stopped by here and ended up talking to the printer for quite a while. He was very knowledgeable, we learned a lot!

Feng Yang

Awesome looking building. Smaller than I thought in person but runs deep in history.

Carolyn Phelps

Very interesting part of American history. Tour guides very enthusiastic!

Cathy Brown

Beautiful architecture n art...free tour was very informative

Aubra Beeman

It was so authentic even the air smelled musty...but not in a bad overpowering way. Just adding to the nostalgia. Awesome souvenirs.

Sam Donohoe

I'm in love with this building, the angle it's at and the location in the city, as well as its golden eagles on both sides.

Thomas Tj

Admission required to enter.

Keith Rogers

A lot of historic detail in a historic place!

Susan J Bonno-Buckner

Very cool but they are very busy and flow of trafgice makes it difficult to see everything.

Mario_Zombie Videos (Mario Zombie)

Worth a visit, vastly changed throughout history, needs floor restoration.

Theresa Harris

Great place. Alot of history. People were very nice

Robert Hobbs

One of the coolest historical places you can go in America.

Karen Ewing

Beautiful building. Museum/exhibits not worth the cost.

Noureddin Allaly

This is one of the best places you should visit if you're in Boston.

Bill Oas

Another fine stop on the freedom trail. Worth the few bucks to see inside too

Eva Klanduchova

must see place in Boston :-)

Krista Ro

Fantastic! The building is amazibg and the tour person was great.

Doug Peabody

One of the most historic places in the city. Well maintained.

Douglas Fong

Great exhibits and lectures on Boston's history.

Julien

Pretty amazingly beautiful building! I was so surprised when I came out of the metro/T

Rohan Waghere

Tour is small. Some artefacts. Could be more

Mark Irving

History, it's up to us to make it.

Adrian

It was cool walking around reading about America's history, and what we did

Norman Snook

Didn't go in.

Matt Porter

Packed with our nations history. Well worth the time to visit!

Jason Lambert

Great history lessons. Military/veterans get free access.

Andrew Barclay

A great piece of Boston history. Recommend the tour.

Myron Prins

Build in 1712-1713 (rebuild in 1748) by the British government of Massachusetts, it sands today in the Financial District of the downtown of Boston.

Eric Moberg

Outstanding tours every half-hour by local guides.

Chris Thompson

Cool that they still use it (for a subway). Have to pay to walk around but still very cool.

Mark Dunham

Love Boston and the old state house is a great stop on the freedom trail

Josh Eide

Awesome stop on the freedom trail. Be sure to head indoors for the gift shop and tour.

Chris Scalamandre Carr

Nice review of how our country fought for our freedom from the British.

Shane Yurt

Really awesome place to visit and walk in some of greatest forefathers footsteps

Billy Lynch

Great experience

Julia Sachse

Loved our guide: very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge.

Dana Capili

You have to pay to get in

Jane Pioli

Great little museum upstairs and it's a T stop!

Kenneth Taylor

The information provided about the statehouse is fairly minimal. I would have liked to have learned more.

laney a

Loved the play there, Cato and Dolly!! It is a must see.

Jason Fuller

Some of the exhibits seem dated, which is a bit ironic for a history museum!

Thomas Sedillo

Really cool, museum is a bit small

James Strong

Nice museum in a great historic building

Niq Howard

I like how this old plot stands amongst all the modern stuff. Sticks out more than other spots I've seen.

Karthik Prasad

Very beautiful place to visit. Magnificent architecture.

Kenny Mcauliffe

If you are a tourist you can find whatever you want that have to do it Boston in all old stuff

Dr. Harald Sempf

This is a place with character. Must see!!

wayne pawlowski

Great piece of history. Enjoyed the tours.

Angie Galindo

The unicorn is a symbol I the Boston marathon. A lot of history surrounding the Old State House

peter russell

Very interesting place, great staff worth a visit.

Noelle W

Interesting exhibits. Learned a lot

J Suk

Nice building in the middle of the city. I didn't get the chance to enter.

Cayla Slater

Good experience to learn the history of the place as well as how significant it was to the public.

Marcos Rollan

It's good if you have any projects on the American Revolution

Troy Lawson

Historical, but if you don't use the correct entrance, you get lost.

Rachel Moore

It’s still as beautiful as it was 20 years ago

P J2

Very educational...great historical artifacts...

Tanya MacCallum

Beautiful old building... great history

wiikends

Has souvenir store & subway (which you see lots of strange people)

Stefan Vargolici

Probably the best place on the Freedom Trail

Teresa

Well worth a visit for historical & cultural reasons

Gareth Funk

Interesting history. Liked the interactive exhibits.

Cindy Cary

It was a wonderful historical site to visit.

Tom Heelan

It's a walk thru our history

Dr Jesica Mac Leod

Visit this building and go upstairs to check out the view. I real piece of history

Melissa Mason

Full of history and such a cool building.

Gabriel Cassorla

Great historical place

Polish Guy

Nice, cool building to check out

Concern Boston

Important historical location. Worth a visit!

Kathie Sandy

This was amazing! There is something for everyone to appreciate in this building!

Jeff Wallace

Did a great job getting use of such an old building

Tim

Very historical place to check out. Always busy, so be patient.

Bartolo Morales

Amazing!!! History is very important. Es de mis favoritos.

Jimes Childress

If you like history, don't miss it.

Ashley DePizzo

Super nice staff. A lot to see for such a tiny place.

Derek Jackson

Learned a few new things while I was in here. Kids, even the older ones, are free.

Hayden Crocker

Great historical spot in Boston. In great shape.

Jeff Doherty

Small but interesting.

Adam Birr

Cool history and to see the place still standing.

Eric Foschiatti

Great tours and awesome history!

Mike Blake

Now I know why it's called the Old State House. Small but lots of history

Matt Peppes

One of my favorite stops on the Freedom Trail!

Jennifer Ronnow

Small but lots of Early American history

Shawn Henry

Worth seeing and lots of interesting things to see!!

Jim Vallilee - FutureTrivia

4th of July reading of the Constitution, memorable and crowded.

Nick DeLuca

Great museum where the Boston Massacre is documented.

Mandy Kirby

Great docents. They were very knowledgeable and friendly

Steven Brinkman

So much history in one spot it’s awesome

Mugrat55

It's a great historical site.

Philip Anderson

You really get a sense of the incredible importance of the events that took place here

Heather Boldman

A delight to history lovers both young and old!

Tony Maxfield

Great place to visit with a lot of history

Eric Jankowski

AMERICA!!

Philipp Baumgarten

Landmark of Boston. Very crowded but well worth a visit.

Anne Marie Gabrielle Dujour

Full of history. I enjoyed to dive in the past of the USA.

Kevin Knights

Great information boards and old style interaction for youngsters

Joanne Paul

Customer service on point. You have to pay to visit but is worth it

Robert Fogel

An historical gem. Please keep it safe and protected.

Donald weed

Awsome piece of history! A definite go see

Robert Vestri

A very educational experience place to visit.

Patrick Killian

Amazing! Must See at 4th of july 😍 …

Bill Zimmer

Very Interesting! Very informative and rich in history!

Mark Juengling

Take the tour it's worth every penny.

Jonathan Sevoich

Great building that represents Strength and wealth.

Aliya Cooldog

Expensive for unguided tour

Dr. Natesh S

Nice historical place to see in Boston.

Nancy Pare

Another reason to visit Boston. Centrally located.

linda driggers

Amazing history, military was allowed for free

Frans Lichtenauer

Part of USA history. Not to spectacular but a must see location

Megan McBride

Afordable with a groupon, tour included

Erik Jacobson

So cool to see where the Boston Massacre started the revolution.

James Perkins

very informative especially the talk about the massacre.

Bruce Arcurio

Quite crowded on a Friday afternoon, but an interesting spot.

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