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The red-brick Old State House with its gilded clock, lion and unicorn on the gable, between taller office buildings on a sunny day.
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Old State House

The Old State House is a brick building of 1713 on State Street, the oldest surviving public building in Boston and the seat of the colonial government. The Boston Massacre of 1770 took place in front of it, and the Declaration of Independence was read from its balcony in 1776. Today it is a history museum run by Revolutionary Spaces, on the Freedom Trail.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source revolutionaryspaces.org

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Old State House?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.

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