State capitol and seat of government for Massachusetts, completed in January 1798, is considered a masterpiece of Federal architecture
General Information
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8am to 6pm
Weekends & holidays: Limited hours or closed
Public tours are offered on weekdays when legislature is not in session
Weekends & holidays: Limited hours or closed
Public tours are offered on weekdays when legislature is not in session
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed inside the building
Closest cities with hotels:
Boston, MA (Downtown / Beacon Hill)
Seasons:
All year
Best visited spring through fall
Best visited spring through fall
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/G7oC2mG5HTiLJHnp9
24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133
Website:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-state-house
How to Get There
From Downtown Boston (0.2 mi): Walk up Beacons Street or take the MBTA Green or Red Line to Park Street Station, then follow signs to the Massachusetts State House overlooking the Boston Common.
Overview
The Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill, with its gold dome, is the state capitol, home to the General Court (legislature) and the governor. Charles Bulfinch designed it, and it was completed in 1798 on land once owned by John Hancock. It is a Freedom Trail stop across from Boston Common, and free tours show the chambers and historic art.
Highlights
- Statues: Joseph Hooker on horseback, Daniel Webster, Horace Mann, and John F. Kennedy, plus Anne Hutchinson and Mary Dyer
- Additions: the 1895 annex by Charles Brigham and the wings of 1917
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