Adams National Historical Park

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The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left)
The Birthplaces of John and John Quincy Adams sit right next to each other on Franklin Street.
A New England "salt-box" style home with wooden siding and trim.
The house where John Adams was born in 1735.
A New England "salt-box" style house with light gray siding and a beige door.
The house where President John Quincy Adams was born in 1767.
A view of Old House at Peace field
Old House at Peace field, where four generations of the Adams family lived from 1788 to 1927.
The Paneled Room located inside Old House at Peace field.
The Paneled Room greets everyone who enters Old House at Peace field.
The Stone Library located outside Old House at Peace field.
The Stone Library houses up to 14,000 books belonging to the Adams family.
A dark room with tiled floor, filled with chairs and desks, with books lining the walls.
A view into the Stone Library
The gardens located at Old House at Peace field.
The gardens located by Old House at Peace field bloom in every color you can imagine.
Photos: National Park Service

About Adams National Historical Park

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, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.

Quick Facts

State Massachusetts
Designation National Historical Park
State Code MA
Weather Be prepared for hot, humid weather during the summer months. The historic homes are not air conditioned. While the visitor center remains open all year, the historic homes are generally…

Location & Map

Adams National Historical Park is located in Massachusetts.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person $15.00

Entrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass. Entrance passes cost $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are free. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, you do not need to pay the entrance fee. Guided tours must be reserved in-person on the day of your visit at the park’s visitor center.

Operating Hours

The Visitor Center is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Visitor Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Visitor Center is closed on wintertime federal holidays, except for Presidents Day.

Wednesday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday Closed
Tuesday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday Closed

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Living History First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

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 42. Follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through seven traffic lights. At the eighth traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. After one block, turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street, is on your left. Validated parking is in the Presidents Place garage, 44 Saville Avenue.

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Contact & Address

Address 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, MA, 02169
Phone 617-770-1175
Email ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park $45.00

Adams National Historical Park has a digital annual pass available for purchase on Recreation.gov. This pass is good for 12 months following the purchase of the pass. Reservations for guided tours are still required, but the digital annual pass will ensure the passholder free entry into the park. Passes are not required to visit the park grounds. The pass costs $45.

Topics & Themes

American Revolution Birthplace Colonization and Settlement Presidents Wars and Conflicts American Revolutionary War Civil War Women's History

Visitor Centers

Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Visitor Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Visitor Center is…

Hours: The Visitor Center is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Visitor Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Visitor Center is closed on wintertime federal holidays, except for Presidents Day.

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