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Rose Nichols House Museum

Built in 1804, the four-story Nichols House Museum showcases how the better half lived atop Beacon Hill around 1900. Kept in the family for generations, it was opened to the public in 1961.

Address: 55 Mount Vernon Street
Getting there: T: Park Street
Hours: Tue-Sat 11AM-4PM
Price: Adults $10, children under 12 free
Website: nicholshousemuseum.org (opens in a new tab)

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