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The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left) Photo: NPS Photo

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Massachusetts

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  • LocationQuincy, MA
  • Entrance $15 per person
  • HoursClosed
  • Weather now55°F Patchy rain nearby
  • Alerts 5 active alerts

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.

Topics
  • American Revolution
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Birthplace
  • Civil War
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Presidents
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Women's History
A New England "salt-box" style home with wooden siding and trim.
The house where John Adams was born in 1735. — NPS Photo

Alerts (5)

Park ClosureAdams NHP closed Monday, October 12 The Visitor Center and historic homes are closed Monday, October 12. Park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset. The… Read more

The Visitor Center and historic homes are closed Monday, October 12. Park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center and historic homes are currently open Wednesdays through Sundays.

Park ClosureBag Policy Bags larger than 9"x11"x5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these ite… Read more

Bags larger than 9"x11"x5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items. Bags may not be left unattended and cannot be left with park staff. Anyone carrying a bag larger than 9"x11"x5" will not be admitted into the historic homes.

Park ClosureSite Closure – Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill The Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) is closed due to a major landscape treatmen… Read more

The Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) is closed due to a major landscape treatment project. During construction, the entire site will be inaccessible. The Visitor Center and Peace field remain open and accessible.

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InformationGroup Reservations Groups of 11 or more people should contact the Visitor Center at ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov or 617-770-1175 at least tw… Read more

Groups of 11 or more people should contact the Visitor Center at ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov or 617-770-1175 at least two weeks in advance to arrange their visit.

Information2026 Tour Season Visit https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/2026-tour-season.htm for details on the 2026 tour season, including operati… Read more

Visit https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/2026-tour-season.htm for details on the 2026 tour season, including operating hours and tour offerings. The Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Wednesdays-Sundays. The historic homes are open Wednesdays-Sundays. Entrance fees required for entry into historic homes. Guided tour reservations are available first-come, first-served on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center. Reservations not required for self-guided tours.

Things to Do

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A New England "salt-box" style house with light gray siding and a beige door.
The house where President John Quincy Adams was born in 1767. — NPS Photo

Facilities & Services

Find tours, tickets and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.

Tours & Tickets

  • Adams National Historical Park Tours

    Ticket Facility

    From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn's Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes…

    Book tickets on Recreation.gov 617-770-1177

    Details
    From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn's Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesman, philosophers … and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.

Other Visitor Services

  • Exterior of Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center

    Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center

    Facility

    The Visitor Center is located at 1250 Hancock Street in the heart of downtown Quincy. From May 1 to October 31, the Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays…

    1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA (617) 770-1175 Directions

    Details
    The Visitor Center is located at 1250 Hancock Street in the heart of downtown Quincy. From May 1 to October 31, the Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Stop by to learn about the park, shop in the bookstore, watch an introductory film, pick up a free Junior Ranger Program booklet and more! We are happy to greet you and assist with your visit. Please drive to 44 Saville Ave in Quincy for free, validated parking at the Presidents Place parking garage.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Closed · Historic Homes

Hours by area (2)
  • Historic HomesClosed

    The historic homes are closed for the winter season. The historic homes are expected to reopen in late spring/early summer.

    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    ThursdayClosed
    FridayClosed
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  • Park GroundsDaily, Sunrise to Sunset

    The park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset.

    MondaySunrise to Sunset
    TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
    WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
    ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
    FridaySunrise to Sunset
    SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
    SundaySunrise to Sunset

Entrance fees

  • $15Per Person
Fee details
  • Per Person$15

    Entrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass. Entrance passes cost $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are free. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, you do not need to pay the entrance fee. Guided tours must be reserved in-person on the day of your visit at the park’s visitor center.

Passes

  • $45Annual Entrance - Park
Pass details
  • Annual Entrance - Park

    Adams National Historical Park has a digital annual pass available for purchase on Recreation.gov. This pass is good for 12 months following the purchase of the pass. Reservations for guided tours are still required, but the digital annual pass will ensure the passholder free entry into the park. Passes are not required to visit the park grounds. The pass costs $45.

Address

1250 Hancock St.
Quincy, MA 02169

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Weather & conditions

55°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 51°
  • Today 69° 54°
    Overcast
    80% rain
  • Tomorrow 62° 52°
    Patchy rain nearby
    87% rain
  • Wednesday 74° 61°
    Overcast
    64% rain

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What to expect by season

Be prepared for hot, humid weather during the summer months. The historic homes are not air conditioned. While the visitor center remains open all year, the historic homes are generally closed from approximately November 1 through April 30. Winters in New England often feature low temperatures and snowy/icy conditions. Please exercise caution when visiting the park. The Visitor Center may close during inclement weather.

Upcoming Events

2 coming up

  • Hancock Cemetery: Hallowed Ground

    10:00 AM–10:30 AM · through Oct 31 Tours begin at Hancock Cemetery, located across Hancock Street from the Visitor Center along the Hancock-Adams Common, at the designated time. Please be sure to leave time to walk from the Visitor Center to Hancock Cemetery. Free

    About

    Join the National Park Service for a guided tour of the historic Hancock Cemetery. This cemetery was the once the resting place of John and Abigail Adams, as well as John Quincy and Louisa Catherine Adams, prior to the construction, and later expansion, of the Adams Crypt in the "Church of the Presidents," United First Parish Church. Learn more about the Adams and Quincy families through an exploration of this historic cemetery. 

    These tours will take place at Hancock Cemetery, located across Hancock Street from the Adams NHP Visitor Center along the Hancock-Adams Common. The tours begin at Hancock Cemetery at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Please be sure to leave time to walk from the Visitor Center to Hancock Cemetery. Cemetery tours are free to attend and do not require reservations.

    Visitors should dress apppropriately for the weather and wear study shoes for walking over uneven terrain in the cemetery. Public restrooms are available in the Visitor Center at 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169. The park offers free, validated parking at the Visitor Center in the Presidents Place parking garage, accessible from Saville Ave. 

    Schedule and availability are subject to change. These tours may be modified or cancelled due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions.

    Please call the Visitor Center at 617-770-1175 for more information.

  • Quincy Open Heritage Day (Adams NHP Free Entrance Day)

    10:00 AM–04:00 PM Old House at Peace field, 135 Adams St., Quincy, MA 02169 Free

    About

    A city-wide event featuring free tours and programs at over 20 historic tours, activities and programs at Quincy's historic sites. More information is available at https://www.quincyma.gov/specialevents/openheritageday.php. 

    Event page

Photos

  • A view of Old House at Peace field
    Old House at Peace field, where four generations of the Adams family lived from 1788 to 1927. — NPS Photo
  • The Paneled Room located inside Old House at Peace field.
  • The Stone Library located outside Old House at Peace field.
  • A dark room with tiled floor, filled with chairs and desks, with books lining the walls.
  • The gardens located at Old House at Peace field.

Getting There

1250 Hancock St.
Quincy, MA 02169

Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 - Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod.

Full directions

Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 42. Follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through seven traffic lights. At the eighth traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. After one block, turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street, is on your left. Validated parking is in the Presidents Place garage, 44 Saville Avenue.

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Mailing address: 135 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169

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