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.
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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.
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Driving times from Adams National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Entrance 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.
Hours
Visitor Center
- Mon
- 11:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 11:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 11:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 11:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 11:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Historic Homes
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Park Grounds
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun
- Sunrise to Sunset
Activities
Getting there
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 closed from approximately November 1 through April 30. Winters in New England often feature low temperatures and snowy/icy conditions. Please exercise caution when visiting the park. The Visitor Center may close during inclement weather.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Adams National Historical Park?
- Entrance to Adams National Historical Park starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Adams National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, First Person Interpretation, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Park Film.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Adams National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Boston National Historical Park (18 min), Boston African American National Historic Site (19 min), Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (23 min), Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (26 min), John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (27 min), Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (30 min).