Question 1

What is the Boston 250 Pass?

Accepted Answer

Offered throughout 2026, the Boston 250 Pass celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776! Passholders receive discounted adult admission to five of Boston's most popular historic landmarks, each of which played an integral role in Revolutionary Boston.

Question 2

Which five museums are included?

Accepted Answer

The Boston 250 Pass grants self-guided adult admission to five sites along Boston's Freedom Trail:Paul Revere House (1680); Old State House (1713);Old North Church (1723);Old South Meeting House (1729);and King's Chapel (1686, 1754).

Question 3

Where are the museums located?

Accepted Answer

All five museums are within 0.8 miles of one another in the heart of Boston! In order of proximity to Boston Common—where the Freedom Trail originates—the partner museum addresses are:

King's Chapel: 58 Tremont Street (02108)
Old South Meeting House: 310 Washington Street (02109)
Old State House: 206 Washington Street (02108)
Paul Revere House: 19 North Square (02113)
Old North Church: 193 Salem Street (02113)

Question 4

How do I redeem the pass?

Accepted Answer

The confirmation email is your ticket into each museum! No need to print paper tickets; please just show the ticket attached to your confirmation email at the front desk of each location.

Each party receives a single confirmation email. For example, if you purchased five passes for five adults in your group, you will receive a single confirmation email showing a 5-person pass.

Question 5

What days are the sites open?

Accepted Answer

Each historic site is individually operated; visitor days vary. Four participating landmarks—Revere House, Old State, Old South, and Old North—are generally open seven days per week during high season (May to October). King's Chapel is closed on Sundays year-round.

During slow season (November to March), museums operate on a limited schedule. For closures, please check the Boston 250 Pass Calendar.

Question 6

What hours are the sites open?

Accepted Answer

Each historic site is individually operated; visitor hours vary. All five landmarks are generally open from 10:00am to 5:00pm during high season (April to October). Old North Church is open from 12:30pm to 5:00pm on Sundays due to weekly religious services.

During slow season (November to March), museums are generally open from 10:00am to 4:00pm; check the Boston 250 Pass calendar to confirm visitor hours.

Question 7

When does the pass expire?

Accepted Answer

Boston 250 Passes are valid for seven (7) days after the date purchased. For example, a pass dated Monday, June 1 expires on Sunday, June 7.

Question 8

What is the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

The Boston 250 Pass adheres to a standard 24-hour cancellation policy: refunds require 24 hours advance notice prior to the date selected. For example, a pass booked for Monday, June 1 is fully refundable until 10:00am on Sunday, May 31.

Cancellation requests should be emailed to help@hubtowntours.com. Requests submitted fewer than 24 hours prior to the pass date are not eligible for refund and will result in lost of payment.

Question 9

How do I resolve pass issues?

Accepted Answer

For quickest replies during business hours (9:00am to 5:00pm, daily), please send a text message to 844-HUB-TOWN and the Hub Town Tours office team will respond promptly.

If contacting outside of business hours, email help@hubtowntours.com.

Question 10

Will there be a tour guide?

Accepted Answer

The Boston 250 Pass grants self-guided adult admission to five partner museums. Interpretative staff are on-site at each historic location to assist, but the pass itself does not include any guide or tour.

Question 11

In what order should I visit?

Accepted Answer

You can visit the museums in any order! The sites are found in two neighborhoods: Downtown Boston and the North End. King's Chapel, Old South Meeting House, and Old State House are in Downtown Boston; the Paul Revere House and Old North Church are in Boston's North End.

Question 12

Is there skip-the-line access?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no. Due to high visitor demand and small historic spaces, passholders must check in at the front desk of each partner museum.

Question 13

What are the pass exclusions?

Accepted Answer

Please do NOT purchase this pass if any category below applies:

Children (ages 0-17)
U.S. Military (active and retired, plus guests)
Groups of 10+ guests (advance reservation required)
Massachusetts Teachers (MTA and BTU)
MBTA Employees (plus guest)
WGBH, NEMA, AAM, and ICOM Members
WIC and EBT Cardholders

Site-specific discounts are available; please inquire at each location.

Question 14

Can I reenter a museum?

Accepted Answer

Each pass is valid for a single adult admission; reentry privileges are not included in the Boston 250 Pass.

Question 15

Can I give my pass to others?

Accepted Answer

Due to museum regulations, Boston 250 Passes are non-transferable.

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