Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park also accepts payment in person during Operating Hours and honors valid Interagency Passes (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, etc.). Purchase separate ticket reservations for guided tours of the historic homes (no reservations needed for self-guided tours of the Adams Farm at Penn's Hill). Visit the park's Fees and Reservations page for details.
Beginning January 1, 2026, changes to National Park Entrance Fees and Passes for non-residents and motorcycles take effect.
Frequent visitors, seniors, military, and others may save money on entrance fees with an America the Beautiful Pass.
Do NOT purchase a site pass now if you have a valid America the Beautiful annual or lifetime pass OR are planning to get one.
Each pass is issued to one person (the pass holder) who must be present and show valid photo identification each time the pass is used. U.S. citizen or resident identification includes a U.S. driver's license, U.S. passport, or U.S. permanent resident card.
Available to U.S. citizens and residents only. This site pass admits the pass holder and up to 3 additional adults to Adams National Historical Park. The park requires all visitors 16 and older to pay an entrance fee.
Your purchase of an entrance pass does not guarantee a tour inside the Adams Farm at Penn's Hill (the John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces), the Old House at Peace field, or the Stone Library.
2026 update: Online reservations for guided tours will not be available during the 2026 tour season. All guided tour reservations must be made in person at the Visitor Center on the day of the visit. Reservations for guided tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required for self-guided tours. Entrance passes (entrance fees) are required for entrance into the historic homes.
Please be prepared to show your site pass on your mobile device or printed on paper.
Entrance passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, will not be replaced if lost or stolen and will be void if altered or reproduced.
Bag Policy. Backpacks, luggage, and bags larger than 9" x 11" x 5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items. We recommend leaving them in your vehicle or at your hotel. Bags may not be left unattended on park grounds. Anyone carrying a backpack or a bag larger than 9" x 11" x 5" will not be permitted in the historic homes.