Old State House Kids Day
| Hours: | 11a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Special Events |
* Experience our new interactive, family-oriented exhibition, The Old State House: A Hands-on History
* Find out what kids did for fun in the 18 th and 19 th centuries. Make and take home toys and crafts, try your hand with the cup and ball, play jacks, and a whole lot more!
* Tour the Old State House tower
* Try one of our fun and challenging scavenger hunts
* Light snacks will be provided
*During January and February, museum admission is free for Massachusetts residents
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.bostonhistory.org/exhibcal.php#Kidsday
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
State and Washington Streets, Boston, MA map
Phone: (617) 720-1713 e
By MBTA (recommended)
Take the Orange or Blue Lines to State Street. Follow signs for 'Old State House' to street level. The station is directly beneath the Old State House; the Library is across the pedestrian mall at 15 State Street (under the National Park Service Visitor Center sign).
OR take the Green Line to Government Center, and walk down Court Street one block to State Street.
OR take the Red Line to Downtown Crossing and walk down Washington Street toward City Hall to State Street (several blocks).
Driving from the North: Take 93 South to the Haymarket exit. Turn right on New Chardon Street and take your first left onto Congress Street at the traffic lights. Continue on Congress past Faneuil Hall on your left and Boston City Hall on your right. At the next intersection (Congress and State Streets), you will see the Old State House on your right. The Library is across the pedestrian mall at 15 State Street (under the National Park Service Visitor Center sign). Parking suggestions are below. Be warned that driving directions vary often due to road construction.
Driving from the South: Take 93 North and keep right in the South Station tunnel. Exit at the sign for Atlantic Avenue. Stay to the left on Atlantic and make a left turn at the State Street traffic light (New England Aquarium is on the right). The Old State House is directly ahead. The Library is across the pedestrian mall at 15 State Street (under the National Park Service Visitor Center sign). Parking suggestions are below. Be warned that driving directions vary often due to road construction.
Driving from the West: Take the Mass Pike (90) to 93 North. Continue with 'Driving from the South' directions. Parking suggestions are below. Be warned that driving directions vary often due to road construction.
Driving from Cambridge: Take the Longfellow Bridge to Cambridge Street. Follow Cambridge Street to the New Sudbury Street traffic light. Make a left turn onto New Sudbury and then a right onto Congress Street. Continue on Congress past Faneuil Hall on your left and Boston City Hall on your right. At the next intersection (Congress and State) you will see the Old State House on your right. Parking suggestions are below. Be warned that driving directions vary often due to road construction.
Parking Suggestions: There are several parking garages in the vicinity of the Old State House. Suggestions:
75 State Street Garage, 75 State St., 617-742-7275
Pi Alley Parking Garage, 275 Washington St., 617-720-2006
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