During a milestone year, celebrate the storied past of New England, with its rich colonial history, charming cobblestone streets, and sophisticated art scene.
As the U.S. commemorates the 250th anniversary of our independence, dig into the very roots of American art and history in Boston. Enjoy private tours of renowned museums including the Institute of Contemporary Arts, and a before-hours Harvard’s Fogg Museum led by a curator. Honor Paul Revere on a private tour of the 18th-century home where the famous patriot began his midnight ride during the American Revolution. Then, go backstage for a specially arranged tour before a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, with works by celebrated composers. Delight in afternoon tea and savor signature New England-style seafood as you unwind with scenic coastal views.
Highlights
- Experience Boston’s transformation from Revolutionary birthplace to cultural capital with Alice W. Iglehart, a historic homes scholar and highly respected museum educator.
- Walk through the Paul Revere House on a private tour, entering the former home of the silversmith-patriot whose midnight ride became a turning point in the Revolution.
- Enjoy before-hours access to Harvard’s Fogg Museum with a curator, exploring the university’s collection of 17th- to 19th-century European and American art.
- Take a private, curator-led tour of the Institute of Contemporary Art, including the Barbara Lee Collection of Art by Women, highlighting Boston’s leadership in supporting underrepresented voices in modern art.
- Meet contemporary artists during an after-hours tour and reception at the Kingston Gallery, one of New England’s oldest artist-run cooperatives.
- Go behind the scenes at Symphony Hall, seeing production preparations before attending a Boston Symphony Orchestra performance in one of the world’s most acoustically celebrated concert spaces.
- Explore early-20th-century American aristocracy on a guided visit to the seaside Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, a 59-room English-style manor with terraced gardens.
- Discover 26 color-rich rooms during a private visit to Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, the summer home of interior design pioneer Henry Davis Sleeper.
- Delight in a private tour of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where Gardner’s Venetian-style palace displays works by Rembrandt, Titian, and Vermeer in her original arrangement.
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