Admission

NOTE: As of January 2, 2022, proof of vaccination will be required for all  indoor research, tours and shopping for ALL visitors over the age of 5 ( a vaccination card or photo of it, or any government approved method will be accepted). There are no exceptions.  Purchased research or shop items may be picked up. No proof is required for outdoor programs, and of course all virtual programming is open to everyone. 

General admission to Balch and Hale, which are open seasonally,  is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, and free for children under 16. All tours at Balch and Hale are guided. Self-guided tours of the Cabot House are free; guided tours  are available for $8. Please see our school programs page for school visit information.

Admission is free to all sites for Historic Beverly members, Active-duty military, Blue Star families,  and members of Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), NEMA, NARM, AASLH and AAM.  Appropriate identification should be presented.

National Railway Historical Society members are entitled to half-price admission.

Historic Beverly is a member of the EBT Card to Culture and Museums for All programs. We offer free tours to EBT card holders  (up to 4 per visit), and free tickets to regular programs.   Historic Beverly does not process EBT transactions; cash or other payment must be provided for admission.