The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Concord Museum welcomes all adult, university, middle and high school, tourism, community, and personal groups and invites you to request a guided visit led by trained Museum educators. Please note that advance reservations are required for all groups.
Please review the options below to find the best tour for your group. Questions? Email grouptours@concordmuseum.org or call (978) 369-9763 x239.
GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours are available for groups of 8 or more. They must be booked 3-4 weeks in advance. A non-refundable deposit is due two weeks prior to your tour date to guarantee your tour time. For youth groups (aged 6-17), the Museum requires a 10:1 student to adult chaperone ratio. Any required chaperones will receive complimentary admission.
Available tours:
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Self-guided tours allow groups of 8 or more to save admission and experience the museum at their own pace. Our Interpretive staff is always available to answer questions and discuss Concord’s history. Self-guided tours should be booked at least 3 days in advance, if possible.
WALKING TOURS
Walking Tours are a perfect way to explore Concord and are offered April through November. Please book 3-4 weeks in advance. A non-refundable deposit is due two weeks prior to your tour date to guarantee your tour time. For youth groups (aged 6-17), the Museum requires a 10:1 student to adult chaperone ratio. Any required chaperones will receive complimentary admission.
Enhance your walking tour with our Museum admission package to save on your Museum visit.
Available tours:
At the Center of Revolution Walking Tour: Walk from the center of town to the North Bridge and learn about the events of April 19th, 1775 and the first battle of the American Revolution. 1- 1.5 mile walk, mostly flat terrain, rain or shine.
Emerson’s Circle Walking Tour: In the 1800s, Concord was the center for American authors and thinkers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. They gathered together with other Concordians to discuss issues of the day such as slavery, war, the natural world, and many other topics. Let by a Museum educator, explore 1800s Concord and discover the impact of the anti-slavery movement, the Civil War, and the lives and homes of the famous authors who lived here. 1 mile walk, mostly flat sidewalk or pavement, rain or shine.
PRICES
| Ticket Category | Price |
| Guided Tours | |
| Member | $5 |
| Adult | $15 |
| College Student / Senior | $12 |
| Youth (6-17) | $10 |
| Children 5 & under | Free |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| Member | Free |
| Adult | $13 |
| College Student / Senior | $10 |
| Youth (6-17) | $8 |
| Children 5 & under | Free |
| Walking Tour | |
| Member | $10 |
| Adult, Senior, College Student | $18 |
| Youth (6-17) | $15 |
| Walking Tour with Museum Admission | |
| Member | $10 |
| Adult, Senior, College Student | $25 |
| Youth (6-17) | $20 |
FACILITIES
There is a bus loop in front of the Museum and a free parking lot adjacent to the building.
The Museum is fully accessible with ramps and an elevator. A wheelchair and gallery stools are available upon request.
A free coat rack and lockers are available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do Group Tours need to be booked in advance?
Yes, for guided and walking tours advanced booking of at least 3-4 weeks is greatly appreciated so that we can accommodate you. If booking within 3-4 weeks of your tour, please contact us so we can assist you. A minimum of one business day is recommended for self-guided tours.
How many people can go on a group tour?
We try to keep tours to a maximum of 15:1 guest to tour guide ratio, but we can run up to three tours simultaneously.
I have quite a large group. What options are available?
We have several options available for large groups. With a station tour, your large group is divided into 3 or 4 smaller groups and moves from station to station within the Museum. Alternatively, your group may be divided into multiple time slots; half of the group receives a Museum tour, while the other half explores another site in Concord, and then the groups switch. With a bus loop right out front, the Museum is a great option large groups visiting Concord. Please contact us so that we can discuss the details of your visit.
Can we book a tour outside the Museum’s normal hours?
Yes, we can book tours outside our normal business hours for an additional fee.
We have a tour director or aides that need to come along to assist our guests. Do they need to pay admission?
Tour directors, aides, and bus drivers are all given complimentary admission.
Are there any virtual tour options?
Yes, we offer free virtual tours of our April 19th, 1775 Exhibition and our Henry David Thoreau collection.
For booking or further questions please contact Visitor Services Manager Joe Rynasko at 978-369-9763 x239 or email us at grouptours@concordmuseum.org.
GROUP TOUR INQUIRY FORM
Please fill out and submit the form below to initiate a tour reservation. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Your visit is not confirmed until you have received a confirmation letter by email from the Museum.