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Old South Meeting House
310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
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An
Review №1

Enriching! Love the history of my COUNTRY! GO NORTH ENDERS!

Ek
Review №2

It was the most interesting part of our visit to Boston! The docent Joe is very professional and nice, he answered all our questions and told us a lot ot interesting things. We are very grateful!

Fe
Review №3

Beautiful historical sight, easy access through orange and blue lines trough State station and orange and red lines through Downtown Crossing

Du
Review №4

Super cool place. The people there where super helpful.

g3
Review №5

It was very nice to pay a visit to his historical place. Tip for locals: don’t forget to visit any Boston public library of your convince and get a ticket (or 4!) to this place for free!

je
Review №6

Fun to see where Boston Tea Party was planned on the Freedom Trail.

Cr
Review №7

Well worth visiting whilst you’re doing the freedom trail. This building, much like Boston itself, is steeped in history!

Br
Review №8

The Old South Meeting House (US$6 per adult) is one of the important stops on the Freedom Trail in Boston. Built in 1729, this attraction offers a nice stop to see Georgian period architecture. We particularly liked the modest red brick facade and building steeple.Inside the Old South Meeting House, you can visit the meeting hall, where debates were heard regarding British taxation on the colonies as well as protests and outcries regarding the events of the infamous Boston Massacre.Within the main hall you can see pew boxes (two of which are original found on the sides of the hall) where parties would have sat and debated local affairs. There are also a collection of displays regarding social and political issues deliberated at the Old South Meeting Hall. These help provide context on events which took place here that lead to the American Revolution as well as shaping the country during its early days.Overall, a nice stop for those with interest in early American history. There is also a good gift shop in the basement of the Old South Meeting House, which find near the building exit.Note: At the Old South Meeting House, you can buy a combo ticket that includes entrance into the Old State House and the Paul Revere House, giving you a $3 savings compared to buying each ticket individually.

Di
Review №9

Has the reputation of being a happening place throughout early American history ... think of the famous tea party. Did not know the British had occupied and used it to keep and train horses. Totally disrespectful but kinda funny now in retrospect. The inside of the building is so beautiful it is difficult to imagine it filled with dirt and horse manure. Be prepared to do lots of reading when visiting this historic site. There is audio available if you have a smart phone and ear buds. I was short on time and did not get to read everything ... especially events concerning the modern period. Need to hunt for the information online.

Br
Review №10

Neat quick little stop along the freedom trail

Br
Review №11

A really nice museum, only $6. If you are into colonial history this is a great place to visit on Bostons Fees Trail. The old South meeting house is where the planning stage for the Boston tea party took place.

El
Review №12

Historically beautiful interesting for adults , lame for children . Admission fee is reasonable . Pick one of the churches and visit our of the three. We visited all three and they all were the same . Look from outside at the other two. But the old north , church , Kings chapel , and old south meeting place interiors are pretty much the same. Yes each place has a different significants but inside they are alike. For a family on a budget one of the three is good enough for the interior.

Su
Review №13

Awesome place to visit! Admission is reasonable. AAA discount available.

Ge
Review №14

Boston s very own revolutionary center in lots of ways & a great informative museum WITHOUT being stuffy or pretentious,reasonably priced and part of the Go Boston Card bundle of places to see. FREE speech and free Expression being the order of the day!History was made & lived HERE!

Al
Review №15

Really nice museum about Boston history and the tea party. The entry is 6$ but we paid 3$ each because there was some place under construction. The people really nice and willing to help. Worthy to visit

Da
Review №16

This historical landmark is worth a quick visit while in Boston. This was the birthplace of the US revolution and bid for independence.

Te
Review №17

Since 1877, The Old South Association in Boston has preserved the 1729 Old South Meeting House as a busy museum, treasured landmark, and an active center for civic dialogue and free expression. A must for a visit to Boston. Learn the valuable part it played in the formation of the nation.

Th
Review №18

A historical and beautiful building. Its actually a cool place for a wedding. Did you know that this was where the original Boston Tea Party plot started and the British retaliated by turning it into a riding school?

Ja
Review №19

Great piece of American history!

An
Review №20

Cool museum on the freedom trail showcasing the old South meeting house! Most of the museum is the original meeting area preserved for the public. They also showcase the history and the role the building has played in the free speech debate.

Me
Review №21

Great exhibits and knowledgeable information, and it was in the perfect location when walking through town. I loved the exhibits, the staff, and restorations and the preservation at this museum. They close at 4pm, so we didnt have a lot of time there, but it was worth it for the time we were there

Ke
Review №22

A definite stop on the freedom trail. It is now a series of displays with an optional audio tour available on your smart device. The displays focus more on the Meeting Houses tradition of free speech extending well beyond the revolution and its importance to that period. If your expecting somebody rable rousing as an in-period Sam Adams, youll be disappointed, but its broader history is also worth some consideration.For the price, the history and the picture opportunities, it is well worth a brief visit.

Tr
Review №23

Great Boston Tea reenactment for 3rd grade class.

Ni
Review №24

I suppose some critical thinking once went on here. Tourist markets, a place for fruit sales and a nice park are across the street. Simple building.

Th
Review №25

Old south is a wonderful spot!! They even have a scavenger hunt for the kiddos. Loved it!!

Tr
Review №26

Informative for my students.

Ja
Review №27

The history made in this building is the foundation of our democracy.

Tu
Review №28

Beautiful place. Nicely maintained. What you see inside is completely what will betray your expectations after looking at the place from outside.

Aa
Review №29

Cool museum on the freedom trail showcasing the old South meeting house! Most of the museum is the original meeting area preserved for the public. They also showcase the history and the role the building has played in the free speech debate.

Er
Review №30

Fascinating old building that has played a key role in the maintenance of freedom in our country

An
Review №31

Great piece of Boston history right in the middle of the city.

La
Review №32

The beauty of this warm and welcoming spiritual space is infused with history and love. This building dates from 1875. It has been beautifully maintained. I love to see the sunlight shining through the stained glass windows. The natural wood adds an additional layer of warmth.

Ma
Review №33

Nice church the inside is amazing.

Ch
Review №34

The history inside this antique building is very interesting. I like how the wood floors creek with every step, and I am always amazed at the detail the people of the past put into the craftsmanship of their work. Also, they provide a fun little scavengar hunt of the artifacts displayed around the church hall.

Bi
Review №35

Very Interesting! A lot of history!I loved it!

Ha
Review №36

Beautiful historic landmark. The admission was a bit expensive for the small number of exhibits and lack of access to the 2nd floor gallery. The various difficulty levels of scavenger hunts was a thoughtful touch and did make it more engaging for school aged kids.

Ro
Review №37

Just think of all the famous people in history who once sat in this building.

An
Review №38

Excellent museum! There were treasure hunts for the kids so that they were absorbed in the museum. Beautiful!

Co
Review №39

This is now a museum, though it was once a church and a meeting house. This was where the planning and tallying was done for the Boston Tea Party! Seventh stop on the Freedom Trail.

G
Review №40

One of the historic sites along the Freedom Trail. Its quite remarkable for being the venue for organizing the Boston Tea Party, one of the significant events that led to US independence from Britain.

Al
Review №41

So much history happened here. Cool thing about this tour is that you get to listen to events on your phone. You scan a little bar code and it takes you through the tour. Worth it.

Da
Review №42

Interesting place to visit, and at $5 entrance for seniors, very reasonable price.

Je
Review №43

If youd love to learn the true history of our founding fathers, old colony Massachusetts...and sit in a pew that holds the history of this nation...than this is a definite spot you will appreciate! I loved it!!

Ke
Review №44

Great spot to experience a bit of revolutionary history.

Br
Review №45

Another building filled with history!

Da
Review №46

One of the best place to pass your time.

ma
Review №47

This was such an interesting place to visit. They had a few things out that helped to make the exhibit more interactive. The docent that was there was especially knowledgeable and sweet. There are scavenger hunt for youth of all ages as well.

Lo
Review №48

Kind of lacking a lot to look at. Great historical spot with plenty of information on the building but theres not much to see other than the buildings architecture.

So
Review №49

Very cool. Love the history

Ma
Review №50

This is one of the great historical sites in Boston.Its now a museum, but once a year, on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, Old South Church, which is now located in an 1870s Italianate style sanctuary on Boylston Street (across from the Boston Public Library) returns to its original home for its Thanksgiving service - a very special occasion to look forward to on your calendar.Next year, Old South will be celebrating its 350th anniversary (not a typo!), so the Thanksgiving service should be all the more spectacular.

Ge
Review №51

Certainly cool to see, but it is just one big room. Make sure you download the audio presentations to your phone and listen to them while you are in the meeting house. It requires a QR scanner on your device so make sure you have one installed. Otherwise you will be doing a lot of reading. The recorded version nhelps bring the exhibit to life.

Ke
Review №52

A real gem in history...I actually forgot that Al Sharpton spoke there in the 1990s...The whole city of Boston is a gem for those who love to learn.

Li
Review №53

Found the history presented here very interesting.

An
Review №54

So heres a piece of history that you can access for only $6 to keep the place alive and you can find out more than you ever would have known about the origin of the history of the United States of America right here youll feel like youre part of it

Mi
Review №55

I enjoyed the tour inside. My wife & I used the audio app they provide for the tour.

Mr
Review №56

Great piece of history. Beautiful architecture. Dove in here during the rain. Spent over an hour reading and learning from the exhibits.

Ma
Review №57

Historic site along the Freedom Trail

Jo
Review №58

One of my favorite museums in Boston. Ive walked the Freedom Trail a couple of times, and this was one of the highlights on both trips. The interior iteself is interesting, being relatively unchanged from the revolutionary era. There are also plenty of very well-constructed, fascinating exhibits about the buildings history. A very nice way to spend a couple of hours.

Mi
Review №59

This place was really cool to see. Im so glad its been preserved. It takes about an hour to do if you read everything. There is so much history here. I definitely would recommend checking it out!

Al
Review №60

Our first stop on the Freedom Trail! We were able to buy tickets for three of the official sites on the Freedom Trail here, which includes admission to Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, and Paul Reveres House. These tickets never expire, so you can save them and come back at another time if you want.The Old South Meeting House is a meeting house for the Puritans to worship. It was the largest building in Boston at the time, and it is most famous for being the organizing point for the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. On that day, 5,000 colonists met at the Old South Meeting House to decide what to do with the taxable tea sitting at Griffins Wharf. After failing to have the tea sent back to England, Samuel Adams stated, This meeting can do nothing more to save the country. These words were rumored to be a secret signal to the Sons of Liberty to walk down to Griffin’s Wharf and dump the tea into the harbor, marking the start of the Boston Tea Party.As you can see, there is just so much history and colonial significance in this place! And the interior is really beautiful, especially since its arranged in the traditional New England meeting house style. This is definitely a must stop on the Freedom Trail.

Sh
Review №61

If you love history you will be surely enjoying this place.

Gl
Review №62

A special place in Bostons history crouching in the midst of a modern cityscape. Exhibits and live events are enhanced by the aura of colonial society.

Ka
Review №63

Amazing history. I cant believe the people that have spoken there. Very cheap to get in, currently only 5 dollars!

Ka
Review №64

Rich in history but small and kind of boring.

El
Review №65

Historically significant landmark. Definitely worthy of a visit.

Pe
Review №66

Don’t miss this stop in downtown Boston. Old South Meeting House won’t take long but well worth it if you are a history buff.

Ca
Review №67

You cant visit Boston to see History - without seeing the Old South Meeting House. My daughter and I visited on July 4 - we had already done the guided Freedom Walk, but went back to see inside the building.This is a very easy stop. There is an exhibit and an audio tour available for you. We instead just walked inside, sat down on a bench, and soaked up the atmosphere. If you try you can see the Colonists, hear the arguments.This site is included on the Go Boston Card.We stayed for about 10 minutes and that was perfect. I definitely recommend it.

Ke
Review №68

Military are complimentary

Br
Review №69

Beautiful and fun to see, but it’s very quick. A guided tour would be a great addition.

Fl
Review №70

Really interesting, just with there was more history to see. Also the gift shop was closed.

Da
Review №71

Love seeing a history of real free speech, including tolerating viewpoints the owners may disagree with.

Ro
Review №72

A nice stop on the freedom trail.

Cl
Review №73

Very interesting.

Je
Review №74

Amazing history here! I liked the sheets for the younger ones to keep their interest.

Ju
Review №75

In this place the organisers of Boston Tea have gathered back in the time.

Je
Review №76

History is essential to navigating life.

Ju
Review №77

Beautiful landmark. The audio was interesting and easy to access via phone. Really great place to visit

In
Review №78

Cheap cool thing to do. A lot of history that gets overlooked

Pr
Review №79

Historic building amongst modern structures

He
Review №80

Neat piece of American History!

Ni
Review №81

Wonderful historical building, prices are not that bad. and the audio tour is very informative. Take your time and enjoy!

Ma
Review №82

Very well preserved, rich in history from the colony times and revolution, very interesting, and presented in a very pleasant way. So easy to tour.

An
Review №83

One of the birthplaces of the USA. Great exhibits and very educational.

Me
Review №84

History and its air conditioned!!

Ph
Review №85

Pretty neat!

Le
Review №86

Very informative but not worth the 10$. It takes you about 20-30 minutes to read everything.

En
Review №87

Great for a short museum visit. Dosent takes more that 45min to 1 hour. Perfect for families.

He
Review №88

On GoBoston card so cannot comment on value for money but information was well presented and interesting. A lovely building with an interesting history.

Br
Review №89

This is where the organizers of the Boston Tea Party met. $6 is admittedly a lot to see the small museum, however there are also plenty of historic exhibits on the Boston Tea Party to make it worth your while.

Ni
Review №90

Important place for American revolution.

Ph
Review №91

A lot of history here. Take it all in!

R
Review №92

Fabulous! The history of our country can be felt in this building! Amazing to stand where our forefathers once did.

Al
Review №93

Make sure to see the Boston Tea Party re-enactment every December 16th, at the Old South Meeting House. Fascinating and great event for all ages.

Br
Review №94

A beautiful space full of Boston history. Admission is $6 for adults.

Ma
Review №95

What an amazing piece of American history! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable

Ra
Review №96

Impressive. Im a huge fan of early American architecture and this does not disappoint.

Do
Review №97

Excellent lectures and historical display with friendly staff!

AJ
Review №98

Great school trip for my students to really connect to Boston History

Ca
Review №99

It was fun to tour here.

Ni
Review №100

Very insightful museum, free wifi.

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  • Address:310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
  • Site:http://www.revolutionaryspaces.org/
  • Phone:+1 617-482-6439
Categories
  • Museum
  • Gift shop
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10am–4pm
  • Wednesday:10am–4pm
  • Thursday:10am–4pm
  • Friday:10am–4pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Assisted listening devices:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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