A time capsule of late-nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries domestic life, Gibson House Museum reflects four generations of an upper middle-class family in Boston's Back Bay. The house offers a rare opportunity to view four floors of a tasteful yet ornate townhouse with black-walnut woodwork, elegant wallpapers, imported carpets, and an abundance of furniture, paintings, sculpture, photographs, silver, porcelain, curios, and much more.
TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS
“Superb slice of history ”
Reviewed August 2016
" This is an amazing time capsule of a house. Excellent and knowledgeable guide mixed with small and intimate group of visitors made for a very special experience. A must, should you really want to see what life was like for the well heeled in Victorian Boston!"
"Time Capsule in Boston"
Reviewed Jan. 2015
We were so glad we took the tour. It was truly a time capsule of Victorian Boston. Everything in the house is original - that includes the furniture, carpets, wallpaper, bath tub. unique heating system, etc. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy sharing information about the house and family. A fun and unique experience.
“Superb slice of history ”
Reviewed August 2016
" This is an amazing time capsule of a house. Excellent and knowledgeable guide mixed with small and intimate group of visitors made for a very special experience. A must, should you really want to see what life was like for the well heeled in Victorian Boston!"
"Time Capsule in Boston"
Reviewed Jan. 2015
We were so glad we took the tour. It was truly a time capsule of Victorian Boston. Everything in the house is original - that includes the furniture, carpets, wallpaper, bath tub. unique heating system, etc. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy sharing information about the house and family. A fun and unique experience.
