Paul Revere House

Activity Overview

The Paul Revere House is the oldest standing private home in Boston and once belonged to Paul Revere. It is a small museum comprised of rooms decorated in authentic colonial style.

Things to Do

Although your visit will be limited in this hands-off museum, the authenticity and rich history is worth the trip. Formal programs start for children five years and older.

Your visit includes a guided tour of the home. You cannot touch anything.

During the summer, the museum features living history reenactments with actors in period costumes.

Paul Revere House Insider Tips

• The average visit is 30 - 45 minutes depending on the time of year.
• There are no public restrooms or telephones on the site.
• Photography is not permitted.
• The home was built about 1680 on the site of the former parsonage of the Second Church of Boston. It is now a national historic landmark.
• The Old North Church is just a few blocks Paul Revere house (of one if by land, two if by sea fame) so it's logical to include this on your itinerary. From June to October visitors can tour the bell tower and the crypts. Donations are appreciated.