Buckman Tavern
Built in 1710, Buckman Tavern was a gathering place for both locals and travelers, and the site of many important town meetings. Captain Parker and his militia gathered in this tavern in the early morning hours of April 19, 1775 to await the oncoming British Redcoat troops. The upstairs of Buckman contains galleries for rotating, special temporary exhibitions.
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Open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
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Single House Admission:
Adults: $14.00 | Children: $8.00
Three House Admission:
Adults: $28.00 | Children: $14.00
Get Tickets - Advanced ticket purchase not required.
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Advanced ticket purchase is not required. Discounted and free tickets are available only at the museums.
We offer free admission to:
Lexington Historical Society members
Lexington First Responders
Lexington Visitor Center Staff
Active duty military personnel and their immediate families
American Alliance of Museums members
New England Museum Association (NEMA) members
North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) members
We offer discounts to:
AAA members - $1 discount on 3-house tickets for adults and children
Card to Culture Program members (EBT and SNAP) - $2 admission on 3-house tickets for adults; children free
Retired Military/Veterans - 1/2 price admission on 3-house ticket
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All houses, including Buckman Tavern, have air conditioning to keep cool.
Buckman Tavern is accessible to wheelchair users. It has an elevator between floors for visitor use with staff assistance.
Accessible, gender-neutral restrooms are available for visitors at all properties.
Buckman Tavern has translations of the audio tour in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Hebrew, Mandarin, Japanese.
Service animals are allowed in the museums.
A special thanks to the Community Endowment of Lexington (CEL) for their grant to improve the accessibility of Buckman Tavern. Learn more about CEL here.
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Lexington Historical Society welcomes the energy and enthusiasm of a large corps of volunteer greeters and helpers - sign up today!
Highlights
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Revolution in a Cup
Tea was a surprisingly divisive political symbol in revolutionary America. The Boston Tea Party is a celebrated event, but the crisis reached far beyond the harbor. On December 13th, 1773, the citizens of Lexington were the first to make a public protest against a new law regulating taxation and trade of tea. With Boston stymied by debates around ships still sitting at the dock, Lexingtonians voted to destroy tea already purchased, setting an example for others. For the 250th anniversary of the tea crisis, explore the origins of the tea crisis and see beautiful examples of tea wares from the Lexington Historical Society collection.
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Helen Noyes Webster and Mary Milligan Memorial Herb Garden
The Helen Noyes Webster and Mary Milligan Memorial Herb Garden was originally planted in 1950, and has been revitalized by longtime Historical Society members and volunteers Carla Fortmann and Elaine and Guy Doran, with support from the Lexington Field and Garden Club.
Buckman Tavern Gift Shop
The Society’s Gift Shop is home to a large variety of collectibles, books, apparel, homewares, and treasures!
