Adams National Historical Park
The Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) is closed due to a major landscape treatment project. During construction, the entire site will be inaccessible. The Visitor Center and Peace field remain open and accessible. Details
Visit https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/2026-tour-season.htm for details on the 2026 tour season, including operating hours and tour offerings. The Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Wednesdays-Sundays. The historic homes are open Wednesdays-Sundays. Entrance fees required for e
Groups of 11 or more people should contact the Visitor Center at ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov or 617-770-1175 at least two weeks in advance to arrange their visit.
Bags larger than 9"x11"x5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items. Bags may not be left unattended and cannot be left with park staff. Anyone carrying a bag larger than 9"x11"x5" will not be admitted into the historic homes
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Adams National Historical Park is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and commemorates the lives of two U.S. presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Visitors come to explore the homes and history of this influential family, gaining insight into early American politics and society.
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The park includes the Adams' birthplaces and the Peacefield estate, where the family lived for generations. It offers guided tours that provide context to the artifacts and documents on display, making it a thoughtful stop for history enthusiasts.
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At a glance
- Established
- 1946
- Open
- 9 AM to 5 PM, daily
- Price
- Per Person $15
- Accessibility
- partially accessible, some areas have stairs
- Opening hours
- 9 AM to 5 PM, daily
- Phone
- 617-770-1175
- Price
- ~$15
- Website
- www.nps.gov
Things to know
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