Adams National Historical Park — Hancock Street
Quincy, MA Hours and Location

1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA   02169Driving Directions
Phone: (617)770-1175(617)770-1175 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyou...

National Historical Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

Visiting the Historic Homes

The historic homes are open from April 19 through November 10. The first guided tour leaves the Visitor Center at 9:15 a.m. and the last guided tour leaves the Visitor Center at 3:15 p.m. Please allow two and a half hours for each guided tour.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Additional Information View More

• Historic Homes Closed:
• November 11 - April 18
• Closed

• Visitor Center Winter Hours. Closed all Federal Holidays in the Winter.:
• November 12 - April 18
• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Wednesday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Thursday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Friday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday: Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $10.00 - Individual Entrance Fee
  The entrance fee is for all visitors age 16 and older. Children under 16 are free.

About

"Oh my sweet little farm..."

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesman, philosophers … and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.

Directions

Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 - Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 19 - and follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six traffic lights. At the seventh traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. Follow Dimmock Street one block and turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street on your left. Validated parking is in the garage to the rear.

Visitor Centers

Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center

Begin your Adams experience at the park Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, and view the park movie, Enduring Legacy: Four Generations of the Adams Family, a 26 minute film introducing the remarkable Adams family. Browse the park bookstore for even more information and a variety of souvenirs to remind you of your visit to this historical park and the contributions of four generations of the Adams family to the history and development of the United States. All tours start here.

Weather

Be prepared for hot, humid weather. The historic homes are not air conditioned. While the visitor center remains open all year, the historic homes are closed from November 11 through April 18.

Permits and Reservations Information