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.
Visitors to Buckman Tavern move through the museum at their own pace. Audio tours are included with the price of admission.
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December 2, 2024 - February 28, 2025: Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 4 PM. Closed December 29-29.
March 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025: Open Wednesday - Monday from 10 AM - 4 PM (closed Tuesdays and Thanksgiving Day)
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Single House Admission:
Adults: $14.00 | Children (ages 6-16): $8.00
Three House Admission:
Adults: $28.00 | Children (ages 6-16): $14.00
Three House Tickets are available for purchase at any of our museums. For single house admission, please proceed to the museum you wish to visit.
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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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Lexington Celebrates! Parades, Pageants and Pandemonium
What do we choose to celebrate from our past, and how? For almost 250 years, Lexington has celebrated the start of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. From solemn events that commemorate those who risked their lives for self-determination, to joyful fanfare marking the birth of the United States, the annual retelling of April 19th has been used to characterize the broader “American” story as one of bravery and independence.
This exhibit examines how our relationship to our past has changed and stayed the same through the years. As we head toward the 250th anniversary of the battle, take a look at some of the successes and pitfalls of years past.
Lexington Celebrates! is included with museum admission.
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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!
