The Concord Museum sits at 200 Lexington Road in Concord, Massachusetts, a town where the American Revolution and a remarkable literary circle both left a lasting mark. Known also as the Museum at Concord, it gathers objects and rooms that tell that twin story, making it a natural stop for visitors interested in how the town's past shaped the nation's.
What you will see
- Literary heritage: The museum's holdings relate to Concord's writers, and it houses what is described as the world's largest collection of Thoreau artifacts.
- Revolutionary War history: Displays connect visitors to the events that made Concord a central place in the war's early days.
- Period rooms: Rooms furnished in the styles of earlier eras give a sense of how local residents lived.
Planning your visit
The museum suits readers who enjoy history presented through objects and interiors, and it is especially rewarding for anyone following the trail of Thoreau or the town's Revolutionary past. Allow time to move between the galleries at an unhurried pace. For current hours, admission details, and any changes to exhibits, call the museum at +1-978-369-9763 before you travel.
Concord itself offers much to explore nearby, so the museum works well as one part of a day spent in the town and its surrounding area.