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When you visit, you are standing on land of this country’s Native people, who have lived in this region for more than 12,000 years. One of the descendant tribes is the Massachusett (Massachuseuk). 

 

Historic Newton's museums are open  Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are also open by appointment for individuals and groups, including schools, 617-796-1450.

The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays. The Jackson Homestead is open on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on Saturdays.

Admission is free for everyone on the first weekend of each month.

We are closed on the following dates for holidays: July 4, November 11, December 24 and 25, January 1.

Historic Newton participates in the Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program by extending discounts to EBTWIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders on admission to the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds.Mass Cultural Council_Logo_RGB_NoTag

Visit our virtual Museum Without Walls anytime.

Historic Newton maintains two museums and three historic burying grounds in the City of Newton. To learn more about our sites, please use the links below.

Thanks for the Support and Membership Of

Underground Railroad Network to Freedom LogoMass Cultural CouncilNational Endowment for the Humanities