photo by Richard Cheek

Gore Place: The early 18oos estate of Massachusetts Governor Christopher Gore includes a small farm with sheep, goats and poultry. The elegantly furnished mansion has been called “the Monticello of the North” and architectural historians consider it to be the most significant Federal period mansion in New England.

Our Mission: Gore Place Society's mission is to preserve and promote the 1806 estate of Christopher and Rebecca Gore as a unique educational resource to inspire an appreciation of early 19 th century America.

PLEASE NOTE: The mansion will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Tours and Take a Walk will not be available on that day.

MANSION TOURS*:
April 1 through November 15,
Mon thru Fri at 1pm
Sat & Sun, hourly, 11-3

November 16 through March 31
Mon thru Fri at 1pm

ADMISSION:
$10 adults, $5 for children 5-12. Gore Place members free.

Group rates available. For group arrangements, please call: (781) 894-2798.

GROUNDS TOUR MAP:
A map of the grounds is available from the mansion during regular operating hours. The grounds are open to the public free of charge dawn to dusk except during special events. Parking is free.

OFFICE HOURS:
The office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, holidays excluded.

Telephone: (781) 894-2798
E-mail: goreplace@goreplace.org
Mailing address:
GORE PLACE
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453

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