Open House and Book Sale at Otis House
| Dates: | Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| Hours: | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Exhibits |
Love architecture, history, fantastic stories, great landscapes, fine art, folk art, or interior design?Then join Historic New England on June 6, 2026, for a region-wide Open House and explore distinctly different historic sites—FOR FREE.
From seventeenth-century “stone-enders” to a charming pink Gothic Revival cottage, coastal farms, and a Bauhaus masterpiece, there is so much to explore.
Learn about the people who lived and worked at these sites and take the opportunity to enjoy the open spaces, beautiful gardens, and picturesque farm fields.
Nearby Historic New England Sites also open:
• Browne House, in Watertown (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Codman Estate in Lincoln (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Cooper-Frost-Austin House in Cambridge (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Eustis Estate in Milton (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• Gropius House in Lincoln (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• Lyman Estate in Waltham (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) with Hosta and Perennial Sale
• Pierce House in Dorchester (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Quincy House in Quincy (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
At the Otis House, enjoy a book sale with your free museum visit!
Browse our gift shop for discounted books during Historic New England’s Open House at Otis House.
Pick up something on local history, architecture, or another unique find.
Explore the historic setting and take home a new read.
Free postcard set with every purchase.
Please call (617) 994-5920 for more information.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.historicnewengland.org/open-house/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
141 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114 map
Phone: 617-994-5920
Otis House is at the foot of Beacon Hill, next to the Old West Church on Cambridge Street. The entrance is on Lynde Street.
| TIPS | ↑ top |
- There is limited street parking with nearby parking garages, including Charles River Plaza, Boston Common Garage, and Government Center Garage.
- If you take public transit (recommended), the museum is a short walk from the following MBTA Stations: Charles Street/MGH, Bowdoin, Government Center, and North Station.
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