Group Tours at the Forbes House Museum

The Forbes House Museum is a wonderful place to bring a group. We offer tours and educational experiences for K–12 students, youth groups, scouts, senior groups, and community organizations. Our staff and trained docents can create a tour experience to meet your curriculum needs and/or interests. Group leaders are asked to call the Museum well in advance to obtain details on planning a visit.

Reservation Process

Advance reservations are required for all group tours. Reservations should be made at least three weeks in advance by submitting an online form (available below) or calling the Museum office at (617) 696-1815. A deposit is required no later than 10 days after scheduling a tour. We will confirm your request in writing.

Currently the Forbes House Museum is not accessible for persons with physical challenges.

Tour Fees

• Tickets are $8 per person for adults and $5 for seniors and students.

• One chaperone per 15 students is required and admitted free.

• Licensed professional bus drivers are admitted free.

• All tours require a nonrefundable deposit of $25 for groups of up to 10 individuals, and 25% for groups of 11+ individuals, to be received by the Museum no later than 10 days before the tour date.

• The balance of tour fees is due upon arrival at the Museum.

Museum Tour Regulations

• One adult supervisor is required for every 15 students.

• Adult supervisors must stay with their group and are responsible for maintaining discipline.

• Visitors may not run, make excessive noise, cross barriers, or open restricted access doors.

• Please be respectful of other Museum visitors at all times.

• Visitors are asked not to touch museum exhibits, unless permitted to do so.

• Visitors should refrain from bringing pocket or electronic devices such as games or other distractions.

• Cameras without flash and video recording devices are allowed; photos of the works of art are not permitted.

• No food or drinks are allowed in exhibit areas.

• No backpacks or large bags are allowed on tours.

• We recommend that visitors wear close-toed shoes.

• Pencils (no pens, please) are required for taking notes in the Museum galleries.

Tour Request Form