Old State House & Old South Meeting House, Boston
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Old State House - by Management
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Description
The Old State House is the oldest surviving public building in Boston (built in 1713). It contained a Merchant's Exchange, Judicial courts and served as the seat of the Massachusetts state government after the American Revolution. It now serves as a history museum. The Old South Meeting House was a Congregational church in the historical centre of Boston that saw the gathering of over 5,000 people who organized the Boston Tea Party in 1773. Like the nearby Old State House, it has been converted into a museum.
Access & Transport
The buildings are located in the centre of Boston, 300m northeast of Boston Common. The 'State' metro station (Orange and Blue lines) is right next to the Old State House and the 'Government Center' (Green line) is a couple of minutes' walk from each. Bus stop 'Devonshire St @ Water St' (4, 92, 93) is located between both buildings. Directions and parking info: https://www.revolutionaryspaces.org/directions-parking/ There are stairs to the Old State House museum but the main floor and the lower levels of Old South Meeting House are accessible.
Instructions & Recommendations
Both venues are managed together and covered by 1 single ticket
Environmental & Social
Low carbon footprint. Preserves the city and country's historical heritage
Conclusion
We recommend anyone interested in the history of Boston and the American Revolution to see and read about the buildings. Going is optional: nice but too expensive for what you get
Key positive
Historically important sites
Central and easy to reach by public transport
Key negative
Admission is too high considering the content
Suitability
Partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (steps to the museum at the Old State House)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in October 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00