African Meeting House

Hidden gem in Boston. Museum consists of African Meeting House and oldest African school in the country. The visit was truly mind-opening to see the contributions of African Americans to the vibrant religious, educational and social life of Boston/New England. I would highly recommend the guide led tour (included in the small admission price) as the guide brought out the richness of the exhibits.

Oldest black church building still in existence and the first black public school in the country (the first black public high school was in DC). A little museum is next to it with some really cool historic items!!!

As a historian, I always appreciate going to older cities and learning about diverse histories. Given that the Freedom trail is popular history, i decide to learn about the less known history of Boston by going on the Black heritage trail. This is a stop on the Black Heritage trail in Boston. As a person from NC witnessing many African American structures demolished due to development i appreciated seeing preserve African American historic homes. I’ve truly appreciate coming to the meeting house and seeing the oldest surviving black church structure in the nation. This is the only site that visitors can enter on walking tour. Other stops are private residence. . Got to this site little late and missed the last tour. Visitor specialist in the building was very helpful in orienting me, and my friends to the lobby of the building and the walking tour. I do suggest calling ahead or researching online about what time you wanna do tour of the building. We didn’t physically go inside the meeting house because it did require an entry fee and we were pressed on time. I do plan on returning and paying the fee for my daughter and myself. Finally, this is a national park site ,so if you have a pass, definitely bringit along. If you have a passport, they definitely have stamps. But if you wanna get it to the various historical land works in the city I would suggest you start at Faneuil Hall. There is a ranger at that site.

There’s a small museum on the two floors of the historic school house, with a shop in the bottom where you can buy books. When you buy the $15 entry you get to see that museum and then get a led tour with talk about the historical significance of the African meeting house next door. The top floor where meetings were held is truly beautiful.

Amazing museum! I walked over only to find that you need an advanced ticket as they only allow reservations. You get 30 minutes to go through all 3 levels and 30 minutes with the amazing tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and engaging! I’m a reader so I wish they allowed more than an hour inside but overall great experience.

Amazing history! The tour guide was great! I learned so much!

The 10:30am tour was great and informative. Definitely recommended.

My recent visit to the African Meeting House, included in the ticket to the Museum of African American History, was nothing short of spectacular. Stepping into this historic gem felt like embarking on a voyage through time, made even more remarkable by the fact that my girlfriend and I were the only visitors present. The solitude allowed us to immerse ourselves fully in the rich tapestry of stories and artifacts that echo the resilience and spirit of Boston's past. This sacred space pulsates with the heartbeat of generations past, serving as a poignant reminder of the struggles and triumphs of the African American community. It's more than just a piece of history; it's a living testament to the enduring power of community and resilience. If you find yourself in the neighborhood, I wholeheartedly recommend taking the time to explore this invaluable treasure trove of Boston's heritage.