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Dates:Sat from 11/1/25 - 11/29/25
Hours:Saturdays in November, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ages:Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor
Cost:$ see below
Category:Tours
Explore over 200 years of history at the foot of Boston’s iconic Beacon Hill neighborhood!

Situated at 141 Cambridge Street, nestled beside the historic Old West Church, you’ll find the last surviving mansion in Bowdoin Square, the most luxurious neighborhood before Beacon Hill was constructed.

This house was designed by Charles Bulfinch for the man who would become the 3rd mayor of Boston – Harrison “Harry” Gray Otis.

Join us for guided tours every Saturday in November to learn about the rich lives of one of Boston’s wealthiest families in the Federal era.

Discover how use of the home changed through the centuries and learn about the restoration this National Historic Landmark has undergone.

Join our knowledgeable guides for an enlightening and entertaining tour of this beautiful mansion!

Please note that the tours run approximately 45 minutes and involve standing, walking, and stairs.

Chairs are stationed throughout the house, which is not air conditioned, but hand fans are available for free.

Tours of only the first floor are available upon request.

Accessibility Considerations: Tour involves a second floor only accessible by stairs and the house is not air-conditioned.

Folding chairs can be provided for visitors upon request.

Visitors with limited mobility may be able to enjoy a first floor tour of the house and grounds.

Hours:
Saturdays Only: 11am – 2pm
Tours on the hour

Admission Costs:
Adults: $15
Students and Seniors: $13
Youth (ages 6-12): $7
EBT or SNAP (up to 4 tickets): $2
Children (ages 0-5), HNE Members, and Boston Residents: Free

COST↑ top

Adults: $15 | Students and Seniors: $13 | Youth (ages 6-12): $7 | EBT or SNAP (up to 4 tickets): $2 | Children (ages 0-5), HNE Members, and Boston Residents: Free

WEBSITE↑ top

www.historicnewengland.org/property/otis-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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