Location

286 Waverley Avenue
Newton, MA  02458
617-641-9142

About the Museum

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).

At the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, you don’t just look at history—you try it out for yourself. 

Our museums are open Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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

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.

Here you’ll find . . .  

• A 1734 farmhouse, restored and renovated in 2013 with the addition of a large, modern educational space  
• A family-friendly museum with period rooms, interactive games and puzzles
• A place to enjoy historic gardens and play outdoor games
• Stories about colonial life, the Revolutionary War, slavery, abolitionism, the birth of American horticulture, and the historic preservation movement

On Exhibit at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds

History of the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds

Rent the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds

Accessibility

Directions and Parking

Hours

• Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• By appointment. Please call 617-641-9142. 

Admission

*Combined admission to the Jackson Homestead and Museum AND the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Combined tickets are valid for one year, for one visit to each site.