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CLOSED FOR VISITATION
FRIDAY 2/3 AND SATURDAY 2/4

evening program will occur as planned

The King's Chapel History Program is delighted to be open for in-person visiting and tours! Please see below for information on admission and guided tours. 
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February 2023
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Friday and Saturday, ​
10:00am to 4:00pm
 Sunday 1:30pm to 4:00pm 

Open Mon-Saturday, February 20-25, 10:00am to 4:00pm



Planning to visit later in the year? Check out This Year at a Glance for the complete 2023 schedule.

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General admission includes self-guided exploration of the chapel’s main level and informal interpretation offered by our team of Historic Site Educators. Your admission directly supports the preservation and maintenance of this historic building and supports the History Program in offering meaningful educational programs and tours. 

General Admission (available for purchase on-site):
  • $5 per adult
  • $0 per child 14 and under with an adult
  • $0 museum employee (with ID)
  • $0 EBT Cardholders and their guests (EBT Card to Culture | Mass.gov)
Visitors interested in adding a guided tour to their general admission are welcome to upgrade, whether admission was purchased in advance or on site. Upgrades are dependent on tour capacity at the time of admission.

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Discover over 330 years of history at King’s Chapel on a 20 or 45-minute guided tour of the historic sanctuary,  the church crypt containing 21 tombs, and/or the upstairs galleries and Revere bell. Visitors will experience King’s Chapel from new perspectives, as they explore the sanctuary, crypt, galleries, and Revere bell with our Historic Site Educators. Learn what makes this building important, and where King’s Chapel, its members, and its unique faith traditions fit into both Boston's Revolutionary history and the wider history of America.

Bell and Bones Tours (45-55 minutes) are typically offered at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and (seasonally) 4pm
Crypt Express Tours (20-25 minutes) are typically offered at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and (seasonally) 4pm
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Please refer to our ticket calendar​ for availability or contact the History Program Director (history@kings-chapel.org) to confirm availability.
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Bell and Bones Tour (available for purchase on-site or via Eventbrite below):
  • $10 per adult
  • $5 per child 14 and under with an adult
  • $8 student/senior (62+)/military/museum employee
  • $0 EBT Cardholders and their guests (EBT Card to Culture | Mass.gov)
Express Crypt Tour (available for purchase on-site or via Eventbrite below)
  • $8 per adult
  • $3 per child 14 and under with an adult
  • $7 student/senior (62+)/military/museum employee
  • ​$0 EBT Cardholders and their guests (EBT Card to Culture | Mass.gov)
Go to Guided Tours Page
Purchase Tickets in Advance Now!

Card to Culture

We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming.

We offer free admission, including guided tours, to EBTcardholders and their guests. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
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Our reopening is in accordance with guidelines from the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and may include further protocols that we have determined to be in the best interest of staff, congregation, and public. 

​Visitors are required to comply with the following regulations:
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Masks are strongly recommended and are available to visitors with cost of admission
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​Comply with posted signage and additional regulations conveyed by King’s Chapel staff
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To learn more about visiting our neighboring historic sites and museums along the Freedom Trail, please visit the Freedom Trail Foundation website.

Thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding while these measures are in place to keep employees and visitors safe along the Freedom Trail.
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We invite you to take non-flash photography within the chapel.

Please avoid bringing open food or drinks into the building. The chapel vestibule has a designated table for these items during your visit into the Sanctuary.

In addition to our COVID-specific policies, by entering the chapel, visitors agree to comply with our Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with our policies may result in ejection from the premises.

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The King's Chapel History Program offers a series of group tours and programs, specifically designed for school field trips, church groups, community groups, and more! These include both on-site and virtual opportunities for groups unable to visit us in person.

Please contact the History Program by email to learn more about these opportunities.

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King’s Chapel is located at the intersection of School and Tremont Streets in the heart of Downtown Boston. Our street address is 58 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108. We are easily accessible via public transportation. The church is an approximately 3-minute walk from the Park Street MBTA station on  Boston Common and the Government Center T Station. Both the Green Line and Red Line trains stop at Park Street. The Green Line and Blue Line stop at Government Center.

​For more information about directions, please visit our 
Directions page.



(pictured: King's Chapel ca. 1935-1955. Digital Commonwealth)

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  • Worship
    • Holy Week 2022
    • Sunday at 9 AM
    • Sunday at 11 AM
    • Lent 2022
    • Sermons
    • Special Annual Services
    • Book of Common Prayer
  • Music
    • Tuesday Recitals
    • Concert Series
    • Musical Inquiries
  • History & Tours
    • Plan Your Visit >
      • 2023 At A Glance
      • Guided Tour Offerings >
        • Group Tours
    • Explore Our History >
      • A Brief History
      • The Stone Chapel: Art & Architecture >
        • The Wooden Chapel
        • Georgian Architecture
        • Box Pews
        • Interior Colors
        • Memorials
        • The Chancel Windows
        • The Last Supper Painting
      • Crypt and Burying Ground >
        • Crypt >
          • Crypt Highlights: Crypt Entrance
          • Crypt Highlights: Tomb Structure
          • Crypt Highlights: The Stranger's Tomb
          • Crypt Highlights: Research and Family Connections
          • Crypt Highlights: Remaining Memorials
          • Crypt Highlights: Hand-Hewn Beams
        • Burying Ground
      • Religious History >
        • Online Exhibit: Independent Country, Independent Church
        • 334 Years of Ministry
      • Slavery at King's Chapel
    • Online Exhibits >
      • Revolutionary King's Chapel: Online Exhibit
      • Literary King's Chapel
      • Uncovering the Past: Exploring Black History Through Primary Sources
    • History Events & Programs >
      • Past Events & Programs
      • Recorded History Programs
    • Christmas History at King's Chapel >
      • Decking the Halls: The History of Decorating with Greens
      • Christmas Lights: Then and Now
      • 18th & 19th Century Christmas Services & Music
      • Christmas Feasts & Treats Throughout History
      • Holiday History Trivia
    • History Program Blog
    • About Us >
      • History Program Staff
      • Contact Us
    • Support the History Program
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    • News & Updates >
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    • Community from Home
    • Community Action Committee >
      • Anti-Racism Resources
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