Adams National Historical Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun closed

From 56 published days, 2026-10-24 to 2026-12-18; published by the park.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Photography scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program
• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Hancock Cemetery: Hallowed Ground 10:00 AM–10:30 AM · Tours begin at Hancock Cemetery, located across Hancock Street from the Visitor Center along the Hancock-Adams Common, at the designated time. Please be sure to leave time to walk from the Visitor Center to Hancock Cemetery.
• Quincy Open Heritage Day (Adams NHP Free Entrance Day) 10:00 AM–04:00 PM · Old House at Peace field, 135 Adams St., Quincy, MA 02169

Places to eat

• Alba steak_house
• Angelina's Pizza pizza
• Big Fun Cafe
• Brothers Roast Beef & Pizza sandwich
• Burger King burger
• Chili Square chinese
• Coffee Break Cafe coffee_shop
• Craig’s Cafe
• Crush Pizza pizza
• Dagu Rice Noodle asian
• Donut n Donuts donut
• Dunkin' donut, coffee_shop
• Fairy Cafe
• Five Guys burger
• Fuji japanese, noodles, sushi
• Fuji at WoC japanese
• Gong Cha bubble_tea
• Gunther Tooties coffee_shop, sandwich
• Hakata Ramen japanese
• IHOP breakfast, pancake
• Idle Hour american
• Italian Café Gelato
• Jenny's House chinese
• KFC/Taco Bell
• Korean Grille asian
• Kung Fu Tea bubble_tea
• Little Duck thai
• Malachy's Saloon
• Masons Steakhouse steak_house
• McDonald's burger

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Limits

In most cases, permits and fees are not required for filming, still photography, or audio recording that involves eight or fewer individuals as long as certain conditions are met

Limits

Videography, flash photography, and selfie sticks are not allowed

Limits

Pets are not allowed in the historic homes or in the formal garden at Peace field

⚠ Park closure: Site Closure – Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill

The Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) is closed due to a major landscape treatment project. During construction, the entire site will be inaccessible. The Visitor Center and Peace field remain open and accessible.

⚠ Park closure: Bag Policy

Bags larger than 9"x11"x5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items. Bags may not be left unattended and cannot be left with park staff. Anyone carrying a bag larger than 9"x11"x5" will not be admitted into the historic homes.

Park alert: Group Reservations

Groups of 11 or more people should contact the Visitor Center at [email protected] or 617-770-1175 at least two weeks in advance to arrange their visit.

Park alert: 2026 Tour Season

Visit https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/2026-tour-season.htm for details on the 2026 tour season, including operating hours and tour offerings. The Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Wednesdays-Sundays. The historic homes are open Wednesdays-Sundays. Entrance fees required for entry into historic homes. Guided tour reservations are available first-come, first-served on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center. Reservations not required for self-guided tours.

Getting there

Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 - Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 42. Follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through seven traffic lights. At the eighth traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. After one block, turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street, is on your left. Validated parking is in the Presidents Place garage, 44 Saville Avenue.

Weather & when to go

Be prepared for hot, humid weather during the summer months. The historic homes are not air conditioned. While the visitor center remains open all year, the historic homes are generally closed from approximately November 1 through April 30. Winters in New England often feature low temperatures and snowy/icy conditions. Please exercise caution when visiting the park. The Visitor Center may close during inclement weather.

Visitor center

Adams Carriage House

Visitor center

Adams Carriage House

Visitor center

Adams Carriage House

Visitor center

Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center — The Visitor Center is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Visitor Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Visitor Center is closed on wintertime federal holidays, except for Presidents Day. — Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 - Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 42. Follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through seven traffic lights. At the eighth traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. After one block, turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located…

Visitor center

John Adams Birthplace

Visitor center

John Adams Birthplace

Visitor center

John Adams Birthplace

Visitor center

John Quincy Adams Birthplace

Visitor center

John Quincy Adams Birthplace

Facilities on the park map

1 changing table, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 4 restroom, 17 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Howard Johnson Howard Johnson, 845 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170, United States of America

History

Opened

1946

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened