Concord Museum

The Concord Museum is a history museum in Concord, Massachusetts that displays artifacts, documents, and exhibits telling the story of colonial New England and the American Revolutionary War period. The collections span from colonial times through the Revolutionary era.

The museum was established in 1886 and preserves items from the Revolutionary War era, including the Paul Revere silver bowl and objects from the Battle of Lexington. These pieces document important moments in early American history.

The collection features personal belongings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, representing the Transcendentalist movement that shaped American literature. Visitors can see how these thinkers lived and what ideas surrounded them.

The museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and hands-on activities for children, with wheelchair accessibility throughout the building. Plan to spend a few hours exploring the exhibits at a comfortable pace.

Inside the museum building stands the original lantern from the Old North Church that signaled Paul Revere's midnight ride in 1775. This lantern is one of the most significant objects preserving the story of that legendary night.

Location: Concord

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00; Holidays closed

Website: https://concordmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 42.45768,-71.34171

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48