The Royall House and Slave Quarters
Medford, Massachusetts
A Unique Window into the Past
The home of one of the richest families in New England and the enslaved Africans who made their lifestyle possible. Architecture, furnishings, and artifacts bear witness to their entwined stories. The Home.
Join Us
Members are admitted free to the property; receive the Royall House Reporter, and invitations to our Fall and Spring programs along with special events. Membership.
Public Programs
Regular public lectures cover a variety of topics on Colonial and Medford history, Northern slavery, and much more. Events.
Meeting Space, Event Facility
Our beautiful grounds are available for rental. Have your special event at the Royall House. Rental information.
Royall House and Slave Quarters -- Group Tour Information for 2012
For questions, please e-mail Cloaking
General Information
Group defined: A Group is defined as 10 or more people.
We offer Group Tours at the Royall House and Slave Quarters site on weekends and on weekdays. All Tours include our compelling Archaeological Exhibit and are led by our expert Guides; the Archaeological Exhibit is self-guided. Group Tours are available from mid-March to mid-November, 2012.
In order to ensure a quality Group Tour, we limit the size of each individual group to around 15. Due to the size of our historic buildings and rooms, we can generally do 2 simultaneous tours per hour, therefore accommodating about 30-33 people per hour. If your group is larger than 30 people, you will need to allow at least a 2 hour visit to the Royall House and Slave Quarters. If you are pressed for time, please discuss when reserving.
Due to the size of the historic room in which it is displayed, the Archaeological Exhibit will accommodate about 15-20 people at a time. For Group Tours larger than 30 people, we generally split the larger group into units of about 15 people each and stagger time in the Exhibit.
Please note our discount, reservation and minimum charge policies below.
Group Tour Days and Times / Reservations / Deposits
[All Tours include Archaeological Exhibit]
To reserve Group Tours: Call (781) 396-9032 or e-mail Cloaking
A - Weekend Group Tours: 10 to 80 people
- 10-15 people: Group Tours of up to 15 people (no reservation required) are offered during regular Tour Hours at 1, 2, 3, or 4 p.m. only. Tours are also available on Saturday morning, from 10 a.m. to Noon, by reservation only.
- 16-30 people: Group Tours of 16-30 people are offered during regular Tour Hours at 1, 2, 3, or 4 p.m. only, with a reservation. Tours are also available on Saturday morning, from 10 a.m. to Noon, by reservation only. Saturday morning Group Tours are charged at weekday admission rates. Please make your reservation in advance to insure we can accommodate your group.
- 31-80 people: Group Tours of 31-80 people are offered on Saturdays only from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. only -- only with a reservation. If you can, please schedule Tours for 1, 2, or 3 p.m. Please make your reservation in advance to insure we can accommodate your group.
Weekday Group Tours: 10 to 80 people (weekdays, Wednesday to Friday preferred)
- 10-80 people: Group Tours of 10-80 people are offered on weekdays, from late morning, until 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are preferred, but other weekdays may be available. Reservations are required and minimum charges may apply. Please make your reservation well in advance to insure we can accommodate your group. A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required. Note: We can generally accommodate 30 persons per tour hour, so please allow at least 2 hours for your visit; if you are pressed for time we can make adjustments
C - Group Tours: more than 80 people
- Please call (781) 396-9032 or e-mail: Cloaking to discuss special rates, etc.
Group Tour Admission Fees - 2012
[All Tours include Archaeological Exhibit]
Adults / Seniors / Children - Group Tours
| Adults | Weekends | Weekday Tours / Saturday Morning Tours $100 minimum applies |
| 10 to 15 in group | $6.50 each | $9.00 each |
| 16 to 30 in group | $6.00 each | $8.00 each |
| 31 to 80 in group | $5.50 each | $7.00 each |
| Seniors 65+ | Weekends | Weekday Tours / Saturday Morning Tours $100 minimum applies for all-senior groups. |
| 10 to 80 in group | $4.50 each | $8.00 each |
| Children (under 18) | Weekends | Weekday Tours / SAturday Morning Tours $65 minimum is required, but may be adjusted in some circumstances. |
| 10 to 15 in group | $3.50 each | $5.50 each |
| 16 to 30 in group | $3.50 each | $5.00 each |
| 31 to 80 in group | $3.20 each | $4.50 each |
School / Class Groups - Group Tours
Rates for elementary, middle and high school students. Reservations are required. Teachers are Free. Other Adults are at Adult Group Tour Rates (above).
| Weekends | Weekday Tours / Saturday Morning Tours $75 minimum is required but may be adjusted in some circumstances. |
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| 10 to 15 in group | $3.00 each | $6.00 each |
| 16 to 30 in group | $2.50 each | $5.00 each |
| 31 to 80 in group | $2.25 each | $4.00 each |
School Groups of more than 80 people
- Please call (781) 396-9032 or e-mail: Cloaking to discuss.
Teacher groups / seminars and similar events
We offer a combination of presentations, discussions and tours to teacher groups. Reservations are required. Fees are set for each group, depending on size, time requirements and scheduling, but we strive to be reasonable at all times.
- Please call (781) 396-9032 or e-mail: Cloaking to discuss.