Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution
Open 28 March through 19 December 2025
Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution through letters, diary accounts, and artifacts from the MHS collection.
This exhibition commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by offering unique and personal perspectives on the events of 1775. It delves into the tensions, choices, and consequences that defined this pivotal year, providing a deeper understanding of the people who shaped America’s fight for independence. Featuring letters, diary entries, and artifacts from MHS collection, the exhibition offers a dynamic and engaging look at how and why Massachusetts residents chose revolution as the path forward. Learn more at www.masshist.org/250.
Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Generous support also provided by
Washington and Adams: A Tale of Two POTUSes
Open 25 August through 19 December 2025
They both held a new office, one that John Adams believed had “no equal in the World.” How did George Washington, a Virginia general, and Adams, a Massachusetts lawyer, combine forces to shape the federal government? View rare manuscripts and artifacts chronicling the first two presidential administrations to learn more about how two founders worked to build a nation.
Gallery Hours:
Visit hours and admission for hours and closings due to holidays and other events.
Monday, and Wednesday through Friday, from 9:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 7:45 PM (galleries open at 12:00 PM on the second Tuesday of the month)
Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Please note: the last admission will be 45 minutes prior to closing.
