Fees & Passes

Free

No entrance pass required

An entrance pass is not required to access Boston African American National Historic Site.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

• Thursday, January 9 — National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter Jr.
• Monday, January 20 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Saturday, April 19 — First Day of National Park Week
• Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
• Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
• Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

 

The Museum of African American History is home to the African Meeting House and the Abiel Smith School.

NPS Photo

Walking tours led by the National Parks of Boston Park Rangers are free to the public. Our partner, the Museum of African American History, charges an entrance fee that supports the maintenance of the historic Abiel Smith School and African Meeting House. This fee is payable at the Museum Store located in the Abiel Smith School. The Museum is located at 46 Joy Street, on Beacon Hill. To see the most up-to-date information regarding fees and hours of operation, go to the Museum of African American History's website.

Museum of African American History Admissions Pricing

Adults Includes a meeting house talk at 10:30pm, 12:30pm, or 2:30pm	$15
Adults Self-guided experience, no meeting house access	$10
Military/Veterans	$10
Youth ( Ages 5-17)	$8
Seniors (Ages 62+)	$8
Members	Free

Please visit the Museum of African American History website for updated pricing and ticket reservations.