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Information on houses, mansions, farms and other dwellings located in the United States that were once a private residence and have been converted into a museum because of the historic significance of its architecture, location, resident(s) and/or event(s) that took place there located in Massachusetts.

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Gore Place

Gore PlaceFeatures 45 acres of lawns, fields and gardens and an 1806 mansion. Includes guided tours, historical details, educational programs, calendar of events, memberships, hours, admission fees, directions. Located in Waltham.

5
4,471,933
NA
13,400
428
661

The Keep Homestead Museum

The Keep Homestead MuseumWas the home of the Keep family for 150 years. View possessions, in rooms reflecting their lives. Features button collection, work in oil, water color and ceramics, needlework, rocks and minerals. Includes hours and directions. ...

3
15,050,119
NA
178
86
3

Cushing House Museum and Garden

Cushing House Museum and GardenFeatures collections of decorative arts, silver, needlework, antique fans, hat boxes, 19th century toys and clocks. Includes details of collections, hours, fees, tours, events, and membership. Located in Newburyport.

4
8,554,116
NA
821
102
1

Alden House Historic Site

Alden House Historic SiteHome of John and Priscilla Alden was built in 1627. Includes history of home and family, virtual tour, hours, admission fees, seasonal schedule, directions and map. Located in Duxbury.

5
2,900,677
NA
19,300,000
5,160
242

Wenham Museum

Wenham MuseumFeatures circa 1690 Claflin-Richards House with three centuries of architecture, furnishings and artifacts, a doll and toy collection, model train room, and costume and textile gallery. Includes details of collections, hours, admission, memberships and volunteer ...

5
3,597,041
NA
1,600
735
604

The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven GablesHouses more than 2, 000 artifacts and objects, framed works, 500 photographs and glass plate negatives, and over 650 volumes in research and rare book library. Includes hours, admission, calendar of events, membership, employment and ...

5
1,457,766
NA
59,600
234
226

Orchard House - Home of the Alcotts

Orchard House - Home of the AlcottsNineteenth century museum home of Louisa May Alcott, writer of Little Women and of the Alcott family, in Concord.

6
2,154,820
NA
12,500
1,250
233

Longyear Museum

Longyear MuseumHistoric documentation and artifactual material on Mary Baker Eddy's life and achievements, and those of her early followers. Located in Brookline.

4
4,516,699
NA
2,040,000
3,410
1

Bidwell House Museum

Bidwell House MuseumGeorgian saltbox originally built circa 1750 as a parsonage. Collections include early 19th century furniture, quilts, needlework, silver, baskets, rugs, artwork and other furnishings. Monterey.

4
NA
NA
270
536
2

The Stephen Phillips House

The Stephen Phillips HouseLocated in Salem, this Federal style mansion includes a family collection that spans five generations.

4
NA
NA
793
209
2

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