The best museums in Quincy in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Quincy, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Quincy? These are the best ones:

  1. Adams National Historical Park1

    Adams National Historical Park

     Quincy, MA
    Adams National Historical Park, located in Quincy, Massachusetts, is a significant site that preserves the home of two U.S. presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. It also served as the residence of U.S. envoy Charles Francis Adams, and notable writers and historians Henry Adams and Brooks Adams. The park provides a unique opportunity to explore the lives and contributions of these influential figures.
  2. John Adams Birthplace2

    John Adams Birthplace

     Quincy, MA
    The John Adams Birthplace, located at 133 Franklin Street in Quincy, Massachusetts, is a historic house of significant importance. It is the birthplace of John Adams, the second president of the United States, who was born here in 1735. This saltbox home is a testament to the life and times of one of the Founding Fathers of the nation.
  3. Old House at Peace field3

    Old House at Peace field

     Quincy, MA
    Peacefield, also known as the Old House, is a historic home located in Quincy, Massachusetts. This house was once the residence of the Adams family, which includes two U.S. presidents - John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams. The house is now part of the Adams National Historical Park, making it a significant site for those interested in American history.
  4. United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum4

    United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum

     Quincy, MA
    The United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum, located in Quincy, Massachusetts, is a private non-profit institution. The museum's main feature is the USS Salem (CA-139), a heavy cruiser that is docked at the former Fore River Shipyard, the very place where it was constructed in 1945.
  5. Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center - John Quincy Adams Birthplace5

    Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center - John Quincy Adams Birthplace

     Quincy, MA
    The John Quincy Adams Birthplace, located at 141 Franklin Street in Quincy, Massachusetts, is a historic saltbox home. This is the birthplace of the sixth United States President, John Quincy Adams, who was born here in 1767. The house carries significant historical value as it is the place where one of the key figures in American history was born.

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