Explore the Historic Charm of the William Hickling Prescott House

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the Beacon Hill area, the William Hickling Prescott House is easily accessible on foot. Start by locating the intersection of Charles Street and Beacon Street. Head east on Beacon Street for about 0.3 miles (approximately 6-7 minutes walking). You'll pass by several charming brownstone buildings and historic sites along the way. The house is located at 55 Beacon Street, which will be on your right. Look for the sign indicating the museum to confirm you’ve arrived.

• Public Transit (T)

  If you are further away in Boston and want to use public transportation, take the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) subway, known as the 'T'. Board the Red Line at any station and travel to Park Street Station. From Park Street, transfer to the Green Line and take any train towards Government Center. Get off at the Arlington Street stop. Once you exit, walk north on Arlington Street, turn left onto Beacon Street, and walk approximately 0.2 miles (about 4 minutes) to reach the William Hickling Prescott House at 55 Beacon Street.

• Rideshare

  If you prefer not to walk or take the T, consider using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply enter 'William Hickling Prescott House' or '55 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108' as your destination in the app. The cost will vary depending on your starting point, but expect to pay between $5 to $15 for a short trip within the city. The rideshare will drop you off directly at the museum entrance.