Concord Museum
The Concord Museum connects people to the history of Concord, Massachusetts, and its influence on American cultural, political, environmental, and literary life. Around it, Fenway Park (15 mi) comes first on our list. Its mildest months, May, June, August, September and October, bring highs of 63–83°F.
A museum inside Concord
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 59" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Concord
Concord Museum is inside Concord, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) has airline service, about 3 miles from Concord Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Concord Museum
The Concord Museum connects people to the history of Concord, Massachusetts, and its influence on American cultural, political, environmental, and literary life. Founded in 1886, the Museum houses a collection of American material culture and decorative arts in the country, consisting of over 45,000 objects that bring Concord’s past to life.
The Museum showcases Concord’s history, including Concord’s role in the beginning of the American Revolution, the writings of Transcendentalists, the history and continued presence of local Indigenous communities, a legacy of social justice activism, and innovations in education and agriculture. The Museum offers hands-on school programming and teacher resources, as well as lifelong learning opportunities through exhibitions and public programs.
- Type
- Museum
- Opened
- 1886
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Concord Museum
Nearest for a night are Concord (7) and Boston (199).
- 1Fenway Park
- 2Walden Pond
- 3Gillette Stadium
- 4Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- 5Harvard Stadium
- 6Freedom Trail
- 7Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Concord Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | in town | — | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 18,208 | $1,210K | A− |
| Boston | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 199 158 hotels · 29 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 672,973 | $732K | D |
| Cambridge | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 30 20 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 122,588 | $1,092K | D |
| Waltham | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 campground | 65,037 | $749K | B− |
| Woburn | 10 mi east | 15 min | 16 16 hotels | 43,962 | $674K | B |
| Lexington | 6 mi east | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 34,648 | $1,203K | A |
| Newton | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 90,741 | $1,265K | A− |
| Burlington | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 10 10 hotels | 26,778 | $741K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
A wider trip can take in these, within 39 miles.
Big draw115 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
2in town LakeWalden Pond
Big draw326 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw415 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Big draw38 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
513 mi Stadium & arenaHarvard Stadium
616 mi AttractionFreedom Trail
715 mi MuseumMuseum of Fine Arts Boston477K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Harvard Stadium: Nick Allen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Freedom Trail: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Fine Arts Boston: Martin~jawiki at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Before visiting Concord Museum
Is Concord Museum in Concord?
Yes. It’s inside Concord, MA.
When is the best time to visit Concord Museum?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Concord Museum?
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 18 miles.
Where should I stay near Concord Museum?
Boston (19 mi, 199 places to stay), Cambridge (13 mi, 30 places to stay) and Waltham (7 mi, 14 places to stay).
Local tips in Concord
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.