Tour: Upstairs Downstairs

Domestic Service at the Gibson House | Guided Museum Tour • 60 mins • Ages 6+

by The Gibson House· Boston, MA

What to Expect

Upstairs, Downstairs: Domestic Service at the Gibson House

Explore the lives of the young, Irish immigrant women who worked in domestic service in the Back Bay. On this tour, the working and living spaces of the staff will be the focus, including the coal shed (the last surviving coal shed in Back Bay) and the fifth-floor servant bedroom.

Each tour involves walking up and down several flights of stairs. The Gibson House is not air-conditioned.

Regular and specialty tours are also available for private groups by appointment.

Address

Gibson House Museum

Pricing

Adult$17
Member and Other Entitled To Free Admission · Membership, military ID, or museum employment will be verifiedFree
Student · Valid with a current Student ID$12
Senior · Ages 62+$14
Child · Ages 6-12 (Tours are not suitable for children ages 5 and under.)$5
Free Ticket · All ages • Donations encouragedFree
Private Tour Opening Fee$25
EBT admissionFree
Hubtown Tours passFree
Member (specialty tours)$10

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.

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The Gibson House

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