Boston's oldest neighborhood just opened its newest museum
Boston's oldest neighborhood finally has a museum of its own. Step inside the North End Historical Museum at 3 Prince Street and walk through four centuries of the people, streets, and stories that shaped the North End.
Closed Monday
Boston, MA
Historical Society
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The North End Historical Society
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The North End Historical Museum
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The North End
— THE PROJECT
“Establishing a Historical Museum has been a passionate vision and one of our North End Historical Society’s longterm goals since our inception in 2010. It is essential in fulfilling our mission to help preserve and enhance the history and heritage of the North End in perpetuity. - Tom Damigella, President of NEHS.”
— THE MUSEUM
Across nearly 400 years, the North End has been a place of arrival, reinvention, and community. From Boston’s colonial beginnings through the revolutionary era and waves of Irish, Jewish, Portuguese, and Italian immigration, each generation has added to the neighborhood’s living story.
Inside the North End Historical Museum, those stories come to life through interactive and immersive exhibits. Visitors will experience the people, places, traditions, and turning points that continue to shape the North End today.
7 Immersive Experiences
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Trace the journeys of Irish, Jewish, Portuguese, and Italian immigrants who arrived, built communities, and shaped the North End.
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Explore the wharves that connected Boston to the world for centuries.
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Relive the Revolutionary era through the North End's storied streets.
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The feasts, churches, and traditions that define the community to this day.
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Discover the pioneering moments that started right here.
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Stories and voices from the people who call the North End home.
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The living energy of Boston's most beloved neighborhood.
Take a virtual tour of our beautiful museum and interactive exhibits.
— ABOUT NEHS
We are North End enthusiasts, resident and non, who are committed to uncovering the rich and dynamic history of one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the entire USA.
OUR MISSION
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EDUCATION
The North End Historical Society offers a range of educational programs for all ages. From sponsorship of public lectures and site tours, our programs are designed to engage and educate the public about the history and culture of the North End community.
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COLLABORATION
Our research facilities provide access to a wealth of information about the North End community's history. From archives to oral histories, our resources are available for researchers, academics, and the general public.
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PRESERVATION
The North End Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the stories and artifacts of the North End community's past. We work to ensure that these important pieces of history are not lost, but instead celebrated and shared with future generations.
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COMMUNITY
We believe that engaging the community is an important part of preserving and sharing the history of the North End. Our programs and resources are designed to encourage community involvement and promote an appreciation for the past.
— PLAN YOUR VISIT
Find us in the North End
Right in the heart of Boston's most historic neighborhood.
ADDRESS
3 Prince Street
Boston, MA 02113
OPEN
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: Closed
ADMISSION
Adults: $10
Seniors, Military, Student (with ID): $8
Youth, ages 13 to 18: $5
Children 12 & under: Free
NEHS Members: Free
— SUPPORT THE MUSEUM
Help us open the doors, and keep them open for generations to come
Your tax-deductible donation directly funds the exhibits, restoration, the grand opening of Boston's first North End museum, and run it.
Become a member
501(c)(3) tax-deductible via Zeffy
We are always looking for volunteers.
Please inquiry here