Museum Of African American History
617-720-2991
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The museum is comprised of the African Meeting House and the Abiel Smith School. The meeting house is the oldest African Meeting house in America and the adjacent school is the first black public school building constructed in the country. The Abiel Smith School features rotating exhibits and a museum gift store open year-round. Guided or self-guided tours for the 1.6 mile Black Heritage Trail concludes at the Abiel School and African Meeting house. Guided tours are available throughout the year by appointment (617) 742-5415 and at 10, noon, and 2pm Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Hours: Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm
- Handicap Accessible: motorized handicap ramp into entrance, handicapped accessible restrooms
- Ticket information: Admission $5.00 Members - Free 12 yrs & under - Free 13 - 17 yrs - $3.00 Seniors 62+ $3.00
- Senior discounts: Yes
- Private parties: Yes
- Food/drink: Yes
- Alcohol served: Yes
- Coat/bag check: Yes
- Parking: On-street: metered
- Guided tours?: Yes
- Guided tour languages: English
- Audio tours?: No
- Gift shop: Yes
- Gift shop hours: Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
