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The Museum of African American History is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in New England from the colonial period through the 19th century.

 
 

 

Image: Experience the newly restored African Meeting House - click on image to learn more about this historic restoration.
Hours
10AM to 4PM,
Monday through Saturday.

HOLIDAY HOURS Open regular hours on all major holidays except: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Call 617-720-2991
Ext. 214 for updates.

Admission

$5.00

Members - Free

12 yrs & under - Free

13 - 17 yrs - $3.00

Seniors 62+ $3.00

Directions
46 Joy Street, on the corner of Smith Court, on Beacon Hill, Boston, Mass.

By Car: From Storrow Drive, take the Government Center exit onto Cambridge Street. Continue on Cambridge Street approximately 1/2 mile to Joy Street, on the right.


NO PARKING AVAILABLE:
There are a number of parking lots and garages in the area. The closest is the Cambridge Street Garage located underneath the Holiday Inn.

Public transportation:
Image: T logoImage: T logoTake the Red or Green Line to Park Street. Walk up Park Street toward the State House (gold dome) on Beacon Street. Turn left onto Beacon and right onto Joy Street. The Museum is located at 46 Joy Street.

Image: T logo Take the Blue Line to Bowdoin Street Monday-Friday only 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Cross Cambridge Street, Turn right and walk one block to left on Joy St.

 

 

Self-guided walking tour map and guide available. Guided walking tours are offered daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and other times by special request. The 1.6 mile (2.5 km) Black Heritage Trail® connects the 14 sites.

Restrooms and information are located at the Museum, 46 Joy St., Beacon Hill.

Your generous tax-deductible donation provides crucial support to the Museum of African American History. Become a member or make a donation today!