Boston Old State House Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Boston’s Old State House in 2026?

General admission tickets cost US$15 and provide entry to the Old State House and the Old South Meeting House. Seniors and students can enter for US$13, while children ages 6–12 enter for US$8. Revolutionary Spaces members and Massachusetts residents can visit for free, year-round.

Q: What can you see on a visit to Boston’s Old State House?

When touring Boston’s Old State House, you’ll have the chance to explore one of the city’s oldest homes and view artifacts from the Revolutionary War era. You’ll also learn the stories of America’s historic figures. Though you can visit independently, taking an educational guided tour will help you to make the most of your visit.

Q: Do you need reservations to visit Boston’s Old State House?

Yes, you must purchase tickets to enter Boston’s Old State House, and tickets can be purchased either in person or online. Note that tickets also offer entry into the Old South Meeting House, so be sure to leave plenty of time in your schedule to explore both sites during your visit.

Q: Can you take photos in Boston’s Old State House?

Yes, photography for personal use is allowed at Boston’s Old State House. Note that flash photography, commercial photography, video recording, tripods, or other equipment is not permitted without written permission. Be sure to respect museum policies during your visit and avoid behavior that may be disruptive to staff or other guests.

Q: Is visiting Boston’s Old State House worth it?

Yes, visiting Boston’s Old State House is absolutely worth it. The museum is historically significant and offers guests an interesting way to learn about America’s rich past. Situated along Boston’s Freedom Trail, the Old State House makes for a worthy (and convenient!) stop along your way.

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Boston's Old State House & Old South Meeting House Museums

Joe_W, Nov 2025

So much History in these 2 buildings

While these are not guided tours, there is so much history and the museums are easy to navigate and learn about their historical significance. We did have a guided tour before we came back to visit of the Boston history and that helped us put into context what we saw in these 2 buildings.

Boston's Old State House & Old South Meeting House Museums

Randy_B, Sep 2025

Boston State House and Meeting House

This is a self guided tour through the old State House and the Meeting House. The State House has many artifacts from the events leading to the Revolutionary War. The Meeting House provides a look at a large church with parishioner boxes. It is so large, that it served as a meeting location for discussion leading to acts of defiance such as the Boston Tea Party. This is a good history tour.

Boston's Old State House & Old South Meeting House Museums

Nicholas_F, Aug 2025

Love the history here.

My family and I did the freedom trail. We stopped at Boston’s old state house and old south meeting house. The staff was super friendly. It’s very well kept. Packed full of historical facts. Would definitely recommend stopping here.

Boston's Old State House & Old South Meeting House Museums

Shelly_F, Jul 2025

Informative!

Very informative, with great visuals. Very close together. Easy walking but not accessible as far as we could see. Both sites had AC!