Tour the Massachusetts State House

If history is your cup of tea, take a tour of the State House. Situated in Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House is the state capitol along with being the seat of the government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You’ll learn about the building’s history, architecture, and how the state works. Built-in 1798, this National Historic Landmark is well worth taking the time to see. Guided tours are organized by volunteers and are available weekdays between 10 am-3:30 pm and last around 30-45 minutes.

Visitors should enter at the General Hooker entrance which is just to the right of the main gate if you are facing the State House. Visitors can proceed past the statue of Civil War General Joseph Hooker, then once inside after going through security, go to the left, past the State Bookstore and at the end of the hallway on the left take the elevators up to the second floor. For stairs, proceed past elevators and take another left -near room 190.