What’s On

Gore Place has something for everyone. Join us for concerts, tours, outdoor programs, and festivals! 

Below is our calendar of events, appearing in chronological order. Click on each entry for tickets and more information. To view additional listings, navigate using the numbers and arrow at the bottom of the page. You can also join our email list and get all of our latest events delivered right to your inbox!

Please see our COVID safety and mask policy for all indoor and outdoor programs.

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Explore Our Grounds

Mar 28, 2024 | 7:00 am

Our grounds are open for free every day from dawn to dusk.

Cost: Free

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Mansion Tour of Gore Place

Apr 3, 2024 | 10:00 am

Tour the 1806 Gore Mansion on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Cost: $16 general admission, Gore Place Members free, $11 ages 6-16.

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Museum Gift Shop

Apr 3, 2024 | 10:00 am

Browse unusual handmade gifts at our museum gift shop inside the 1806 Mansion.

Cost: Free to browse the shop

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Story Time in the Barn

Apr 3, 2024 | 10:00 am

Preschoolers are invited to join us in the Barn at Gore Place for special Story Times!

Cost: $10 per child, $5 per child of members

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Saturday Family Time

Apr 6, 2024 | 10:00 am

Fleece to Knit: Learn about our sheep and goats, wool, carding, and spinning. Practice dyeing wool and wet felting. Then visit our sheep, lambs, and goats at the barn! We will meet in the Carriage House.

Cost: $16 per child or $11 per child of members, 1 child ticket includes up to 2 accompanying adults

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Babywearing Tours

Apr 10, 2024 | 10:00 am

Come to our special babywearing tour led by our Family Educator. We’ll see our gorgeous 1806 Mansion, and we won’t mind if your baby sleeps – or cries – through our tour!

Cost: $16 per caregiver. Free to members.

"Since I’ve started volunteering at Gore Place, I’ve become a student again. And I love sharing those insights with others."

- M

Did You Know?

Gore Place Society was incorporated as a nonprofit museum in 1935.

Support Gore Place

Help us continue our mission!

The mission of Gore Place is to preserve and promote the 1806 country estate of Christopher and Rebecca Gore as a unique community resource that tells the story of early 19th century American life.

Latest News view all news

Gore Place Appoints New Executive Director

November 20, 2023

Gore Place, the historic house museum and farm in Waltham and Watertown, Massachusetts, today announced the selection of Gavin Kleespies as its next Executive Director, effective January 2, 2024.

House in Bloom 2023

October 30, 2023

Sixteen local floral artists showcased their work at Gore Place's annual House in Bloom show, which over 300 guests visited!

Gore Place Executive Director to Retire in December

July 17, 2023

Gore Place announced today that Executive Director Susan Robertson will retire in December after 37 years at Gore Place, making her the longest-serving Director since Gore Place was founded in 1935. 

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Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA