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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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​Monday through Saturday
10:00am to 5:00pm
Open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday, July 3 for Harborfest!

​(Closed to visiting/tours Tuesdays 11:30am-1:30pm for donation-based public concerts.)
Guided tours available on the hour from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Please note:​
​As King’s Chapel is a functioning Unitarian Church, it is occasionally closed for special events and services. To confirm our hours and better plan your visit, please email history@kings-chapel.org 
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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 person
  • $0 per child 14 and under with adult
  • $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 45-minute guided tour of the historic sanctuary,  the church crypt containing 21 tombs, and/or the upstairs galleries and Revere bell.

Tours are typically offered at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.
Please refer to our ticket calendar for availability or contact the History Program Director to confirm availability. 
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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.
Guided Tours (available for purchase on-site and online):
  • $10 per adult (Discounts available for kids, students, seniors, military, EBT cardholders)
Go to Guided Tours Page
Purchase Tickets in Advance Now!
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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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​Wear a mask or face covering throughout the duration of your visit, regardless of vaccination status
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​Self-certify that they are not experiencing potential symptoms of COVID-19, 
or that you have not knowingly been exposed to someone who has COVID,
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​Provide basic contact information in the event of a positive case 
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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 prior into entering 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)

King's Chapel
Est. 1686
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In the love of truth, and the spirit of Jesus Christ, we unite for the worship of God
​and the service of all​.
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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Welcome
      • Calendar
      • Clergy & Staff
      • Contact Us & Directions >
        • Send A Message
      • Employment Opportunities >
        • Director of Public History Program
        • Verger Position
  • 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 >
      • Guided Tour Offerings
      • 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 >
      • Contact Us
    • Support the History Program
  • Community
    • News & Updates >
      • Parish Community News
    • Community from Home
    • Community Action Committee >
      • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Memorial to Enslaved Persons
    • Environmental Action Initiative
    • Join King's Chapel
    • For Members >
      • Partner Church Sunday 2022
      • KC Bylaws
      • 2022- 2023 Church Leadership
  • Giving
    • Why Give
    • Ways to Give
    • Stewardship >
      • Pledge
  • Annual Meeting Materials 2022
  • Weddings & Baptisms
    • Weddings >
      • Dear Prospective Couple
      • Wedding Inquiry
      • Wedding Service
    • Baptisms
  • Space Rentals