Gore Place is located at
52 Gore St, Waltham, MA 02453
We are a 19th-century mansion & museum, with 50 acres of green space, and a working farm with a historic and rare breed of sheep. There is so much to explore at Gore Place! Join us for indoor or outdoor programs, or visit our grounds from dawn to dusk on a self-guided visit. Questions? Contact us here.
Plan Your Visit
Our grounds are open and we welcome you to visit us! Learn more about the history of our estate. Please review our COVID-19 Safety and Mask Policy before your visit.
Visiting the 1806 Mansion on a Guided Tour
You can visit the Gores' 1806 Mansion by guided tour. View tour schedules and admission fees at Mansion Tours.
Indoor and Outdoor Museum Programs
Visit our What's On page for details about upcoming events and to purchase tickets. Gore Place has something for everyone. Join us for concerts, tours, outdoor programs, and festivals!
Visiting our Grounds and Farm on a Self-guided Tour
Relax on our beautiful 50 acres — it’s an oasis in the city! Grounds are open from dawn to dusk, unless there is a special event. There is no admission fee to visit our grounds. Park onsite for free in our parking lot. No pet dogs, please. See our map here.
Stroll along the perimeter walk, take our self-guided grounds tour, bring a picnic lunch, or say hello to the animals on our Farm. For a list of free activities on our grounds, view our free and low-cost experiences at Gore Place.
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed at Gore Place. We welcome your service animals.
Host your Private Event at Gore Place
Make your wedding, company party, or social gathering a historic one at Gore Place. Contact Linda, our event rentals manager, at this link.
Restrooms
At this time, our public restrooms are only available during specific museum programs.
Our Office is Open
Our office is open during regular business hours. You can call the office at (781) 894-2798 or email us. Please be in touch — we love to hear from you!
Photography Policy
Photography and Videography for Personal Use
Visitors may take non-commercial, personal photos and videos at Gore Place. Gore Place does not allow aerial/drone use without prior permission of Gore Place's main office. On indoor Mansion tours, we allow photography in certain rooms and your tour guide will tell you which rooms. If you're on Instagram, tag your photos and videos #goreplace and follow us @goreplace.
Photography and Videography for Commercial Use
Anyone taking photos or videos for commercial use (such as professional photographers and videographers, including aerial/drone videographers) must get permission from Gore Place’s main office prior to any photography or videography sessions. Please call us at 781-894-2798 to inquire about permission to hold a photography or videography session here.
Have questions about how accessible our property and museum are?
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