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.
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"Absolutely brilliant"
Reviewed April 2018
I had the best time at the Gibson House Museum. The tour guide was super- friendly and knowledgeable. The house itself is charming [and] well preserved and there is so much to see....
"Great tour of Victorian-era home"
Reviewed May 2017
It really is a beautiful house and the tour guide was fantastic! If you love history and the Victorian era, this is the perfect tour for you. It really is like stepping into a time machine. Great museum!
“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 January 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.
"Absolutely brilliant"
Reviewed April 2018
I had the best time at the Gibson House Museum. The tour guide was super- friendly and knowledgeable. The house itself is charming [and] well preserved and there is so much to see....
"Great tour of Victorian-era home"
Reviewed May 2017
It really is a beautiful house and the tour guide was fantastic! If you love history and the Victorian era, this is the perfect tour for you. It really is like stepping into a time machine. Great museum!
“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 January 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.