Boston Women's Memorial: A Tribute to Heroines

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the Back Bay area, the Boston Women's Memorial is easily accessible on foot. Begin your journey on Boylston Street and head towards Arlington Street. Turn left on Arlington Street and continue straight until you reach Commonwealth Avenue. The memorial is located at 256 Commonwealth Ave, which is a short walk of about 10-15 minutes from Boylston Street. Look for the beautiful parkway setting of Commonwealth Avenue where the memorial is situated.

• Public Transit - Bus

  If you prefer to take public transportation, you can hop on the MBTA bus number 43 or 55 from the nearest bus stop on Boylston Street. Make sure to check the schedule as buses may not run frequently. After a few stops, disembark at the Commonwealth Avenue stop. From there, walk west along Commonwealth Avenue for a couple of minutes and you will arrive at the Boston Women's Memorial. Ensure you have a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket for fare payment, which costs $1.70.

• Public Transit - Subway

  Another option is to take the Green Line subway. Head to the Copley Station (Green Line - C Branch) which is the nearest station. After exiting the station, walk towards Boylston Street and then head to Arlington Street. From Arlington Street, turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. The memorial should be about a 10-minute walk from the station. A single ride on the subway costs $2.40, and you can use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket for payment.