Adams National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.
About under an hour from Boston, under an hour from Providence and 2 hours from Hartford by car.
Alerts
- ClosureAdams NHP closed Monday, October 12
The Visitor Center and historic homes are closed Monday, October 12. Park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center and historic homes are currently open Wednesdays through Sundays.
- ClosureBag 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.
- ClosureNPS ↗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.
- InformationGroup 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.
- Information2026 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.
Fees & passes
| Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Per PersonEntrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass. Entrance passes cost $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are free. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, you do not need to pay the entrance fee. Guided tours must be reserved in-person on the day of your visit at the park’s visitor center. | $15 | |
| Passes | ||
| Annual Entrance - ParkAdams National Historical Park has a digital annual pass available for purchase on Recreation.gov. This pass is good for 12 months following the purchase of the pass. Reservations for guided tours are still required, but the digital annual pass will ensure the passholder free entry into the park. Passes are not required to visit the park grounds. The pass costs $45. | $45 | |
Entrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass. Entrance passes cost $15 per person. Children age 15 and under are free. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, you do not need to pay the entrance fee. Guided tours must be reserved in-person on the day of your visit at the park’s visitor center.
Reservations are required for guided tours. Self-guided tours do not require reservations. Access into the historic homes requires an entrance pass (fee). Access to the park grounds is free and does not require reservations or timed entry.
Hours
| Historic Homes | Daily · Closed |
| Park Grounds | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
Historic Homes: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hours | Closed |
| May 1 to Oct 31, 2026Now2026 Tour Season |
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When to go
August draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
The Visitor Center is located at 1250 Hancock Street in the heart of downtown Quincy. From May 1 to October 31, the Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
No campgrounds, no webcams or things to do in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
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Explore
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Hancock Cemetery: Hallowed Ground10/1710:00 AM · runs through Oct 31 · freeTours begin at Hancock Cemetery, located across Hancock Street from the Visitor Center along the Hancock-Adams Common, at the…
- 10:00 AM · freeOld House at Peace field, 135 Adams St., Quincy, MA 02169
News
- Adams National Historical Park to Host Week of Events for 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence ↗2026-06-18
Join the National Park Service (NPS) at Adams National Historical Park for Independence 250, a full week of free special programming and events to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the…
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
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Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Adams?
Entrance is $15 per person on foot or bike. Entrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass.
Source: National Park Service
Which passes work at Adams?
The $80 America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee here, and a Adams-only annual pass is $45.
Source: Is the pass worth it
Can I pay the entrance fee in cash?
No. Adams takes cards only at the entrance.
Source: National Park Service
When is entrance to Adams free?
Next on October 27, Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. 2 fee-free days are left this year, for US residents only.
Source: Free entrance days
Do I need a reservation to enter Adams?
Reservations are required for guided tours. Self-guided tours do not require reservations.
Source: Timed entry, by park
What are the hours at Adams?
Standard hours are Closed, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Adams right now?
5 active alerts as of October 14, 2026: Adams NHP closed Monday, October 12; Bag Policy; and more.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Adams?
48,726 recreation visits in 2025, number 267 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Adams?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was Adams established?
1946.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at Adams?
Be prepared for hot, humid weather during the summer months. The historic homes are not air conditioned.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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