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
"Great tour!"
Reviewed July 2019
This is an interesting house with a unique story. All of the rooms on the first three levels are accessible, and the rooms are authentically arranged with mostly original Gibson family furnishings. Though there is a tour guide, you can go at your own pace and are given a chance to walk around each room. Tour guide was friendly and relatable.
"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.
"Great tour!"
Reviewed July 2019
This is an interesting house with a unique story. All of the rooms on the first three levels are accessible, and the rooms are authentically arranged with mostly original Gibson family furnishings. Though there is a tour guide, you can go at your own pace and are given a chance to walk around each room. Tour guide was friendly and relatable.
"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.