Adams National Historical Park
MA

Adams National Historical Park

Hours

Currently closed

Entrance Fee

$15.00

Entrance - Per Person

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Adams at a glance

Best time
April–May, September–October
Trip length
1–2 days
Don't miss
Main Adams highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
Nearby city
Quincy, MA

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About 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.

4 current NPS alerts

  • Park Closure: Bag Policy
  • Park Closure: Site Closure – Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill
  • Information: Group Reservations
  • +1 more in the Alerts tab

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 6, 2026). Official Adams National Historical Park page on nps.gov

Weather Information

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.

  • Winter

    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.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person

$15.00

Entrance 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.

Operating Hours

Historic Homes

The historic homes are closed for the winter season. The historic homes are expected to reopen in late spring/early summer.

  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Park Grounds

The park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset.

  • MondaySunrise to Sunset
  • TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
  • WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
  • ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
  • FridaySunrise to Sunset
  • SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
  • SundaySunrise to Sunset

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$45.00

Adams 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.

Common questions

Planning Adams National Historical Park

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.

TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Adams National Historical Park Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.