RT Old State House

Historic building in Boston, built in 1713, it was the seat of the Massachusetts General Court until 1798 and is one of the oldest public buildings in the United States

General Information

Hours:

Daily: 10am to 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

Fees:

Adults: $15
Students & Seniors: $13
Children 12 and under: Free

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed inside the building

Closest cities with hotels:

Boston, MA (Downtown / Financial District)

Seasons:

All year
Best visited spring through fall

Location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/WqQfP7w1kYYyZxP28 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109

Website:

https://revolutionaryspaces.org

How to Get There

From Downtown Boston (0.4 mi): Walk toward State Street following the Freedom Trail, and the Old State House is located at the corner of State and Congress Streets near Faneuil Hall.

Overview

The Old State House at Washington and State streets, built in 1712-13, is the oldest surviving public building in Boston. It was the seat of the colonial government until 1798, and the Boston Massacre took place in front of it in 1770. The Declaration of Independence was read from its balcony on July 18, 1776. It is a Freedom Trail stop and, since 2020, has been operated by Revolutionary Spaces as a history museum. Tall Financial District buildings now surround it.

Highlights

Exhibits: the Boston Massacre and the Revolution in the Council Chamber and upstairs rooms
City hall: Boston's city hall from 1830 to 1841, with a spiral staircase added by Isaiah Rogers

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