the gibson house museum

a time capsule of domestic life from the mid-nineteenth to early-twentieth centuries
The Gibson House Museum is a private, nonprofit house museum in Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood. The home served as residence to three generations of Gibson family members and their household staff between 1859 and 1954. The Museum’s four floors of period rooms, including the original kitchen, are a time capsule of domestic life in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Visitors experience the house through guided tours that interpret class and culture through the stories and objects of the people who lived and worked there. 
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​We are currently closed due to COVID-19, but hope to reopen on weekends starting in September if public-health conditions permit. In the meantime, you can still engage with us here and through Instagram, Facebook, and our blog. Please consider supporting the Gibson House during these uncertain times with a donation or membership. 
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Upcoming Event:
​Elements of the Victorian Dinner Table (A virtual program)
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
​6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Check out our newest blog post:
​Two Gentlemen in Touraine: A Pilgrimage to Fairyland (Part 2)
​​​thegibsonhousemuseum.blogspot.com



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Host your wedding at the Gibson House
The Gibson House is a perfect location for small wedding ceremonies. Contact info@thegibsonhouse.org for more information. 

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Little Women at the Gibson House
Learn more about the role of the Gibson House Museum in the 2019 Little Women film.

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Explore our history
​​Learn more about the people, objects, and archives of the Gibson House.



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Plan your visit!
​​Guided tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday, at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00, year round. Private and specialty tours are also available.


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Gibson House Museum • 137 Beacon Street • Boston, MA 02116  
617.267.6338 • info@thegibsonhouse.org