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Royall House and Slave Quarters site is located at 15 George Street in Medford, Massachusetts, just outside Medford Square, near the intersection with Main Street and next to the Royall Park.

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Our museum’s 2023 tour season has now ended. Thanks to all who visited this year! We’ll reopen for regular weekend tours in late May or early June of next year. Watch this space for details.

Directions by Car

Take exit 23 off Route 93. Proceed on Route 60 West (Salem Street) to second light (Medford Square). Stay to the left. Bear left to enter Main Street going South. (You will go over the Mystic River and under an overpass.) Bear right at the Mobil Station to stay on Main Street, and turn right at the blinking light onto George Street. Proceed one half block to the museum. Free on-street parking is available on George Street and other nearby streets; please obey signs regarding resident permit restrictions.

Public Transportation

Take the MBTA Green Line Extension Eastbound to Medford/Tufts station, then walk 0.4 miles to the museum. With the Joyce Cummings Center on your left, walk north on College Avenue to the intersection of George Street, turn right, and arrive at the Royall House and Slave Quarters on the left.

Take the MBTA Bus 96 from Harvard, Porter, or Davis Square (Red Line) to the “George Street and Main Street” stop: MBTA Bus 96 Schedule. From Medford Square, the 96 stops on George Street next to the Royall House. The Royall House and Slave Quarters is visible behind Royall Park on George Street.

Take the MBTA Bus 101 from Malden Center or Sullivan Square (Orange Line) to the “George Street and Main Street” stop: MBTA Bus 101 Schedule. The Royall House and Slave Quarters is visible behind Royall Park on George Street.

Admission and Hours

For information on our admissions, tickets, and when our site is available to visit, please visit our Hours and Admissions Page.