Step through the whimsical red leather doors at 10½ Beacon Street to discover one of Boston’s oldest and most treasured cultural institutions. Explore the first floor at your own pace to discover treasures of the Athenæum’s collections, take a tour with a docent to dig deeper into the Athenæum’s history and collections, or join us for one of our many thought-provoking events. However you choose to experience the Athenæum, we are certain you will want to return!
Public Hours
| Tuesdays | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday to Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Member Hours
| Monday to Thursday | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Friday and Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
The Gordon Newspaper Room opens at 8:30 a.m. on weekdays
Please visit the "Lists of Closings" page for the days the building will be closed.
Please be advised that both Terrace areas will be secured for the winter effective Friday, November 9, 2018, unless weather conditions or safety concerns dictate an earlier closing date.
General Admission
Adults (ages 13 and up) $10
Students and Military $8
Children (ages 12 and under) Free
Boston Athenæum Members Free
Please visit the “Take a Tour” page for pricing information for tours and talks or individual calendar listings for pricing information for events.
