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.
Group Tours of the Royall House and Slave Quarters
General Information
Group defined: A Group is defined as 10 or more people.
We offer Group Tours as well as Group Visits to our Archaeological Exhibit. All Group Tours include the Archaeological Exhibit. Group Tours and Group Visits are offered during on weekends and weekdays. All Tours are guided by our expert Guides; the Exhibit is self-guided, but staff is available to answer your questions.
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 do 2 simultaneous tours per hour, therefore accommodating about 30 people per hour. If your group is 30 people or larger, you will need to allow at least a 2 hour visit to the Royall House and Slave Quarters.
Due to the size of the room, Group Visits to the Archaeological Exhibit are generally limited to a maximum size of 30 people. For Group Tours larger than 30 people, visitors are asked to stagger their time in the Exhibit.
Please note our discount and reservation policies below.
Group Tour Days and Times / Reservations / Deposits
To reserve Group Tours or Groups Exhibit Visits:
Call (781) 396-9032 or e-mail info@royallhouse.org
A - Weekend Group Tours: 10 to 80 people
- 10-15 people: Group Tours of up to 15 people are offered during regular Tour Hours (weekends 1 to 5 p.m. -- last Tour at 4:15 p.m.) -- no reservation required.
- 16-30 people: Group Tours of 16-30 people are offered during regular Tour Hours (weekends 1 to 5 p.m. - last Tour at 4:15 p.m.) -- only with a reservation. 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 from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. -- 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.
B - Weekday Group Tours: 10 to 80 people (weekdays, Weds. to Friday preferred)
- 10-80 people: Group Tours of 10-80 people are offered on weekdays, from late morning, until 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays are preferred, but not mandatory. Reservations are required. Please make your reservation well in advance to insure we can accommodate your group. A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required. Note: We can accommodate 30 persons per tour hour, so please allow at least 2 hours for your visit.
C - Group Tours: more than 80 people
- Please call (781) 396-9032 or e-mail: info@royallhouse.org to discuss.
Group Tour and Group Exhibit Visit Admission Fees
Group Tours (includes Archaeological Exhibit)
| Adults | Weekends | Weekday Tours |
| 10 to 15 in group | $6.00 each | $8.00 each |
| 16 to 30 in group | $5.50 each | $7.00 each |
| 31 to 80 in group | $5.00 each | $6.50 each |
| Seniors 65+ | Weekends | Weekday Tours |
| 10 to 80 in group | $4.50 each | $5.00 each |
| Children (under 18) | Weekends | Weekday Tours |
| 10 to 15 in group | $3.50 each | $5.50 each |
| 16 to 30 in group | $3.25 each | $5.00 each |
| 31 to 80 in group | $3.00 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.
| Weekends | Weekday Tours $50 minimum is required |
|
| 10 to 15 in group | $2.50 each | $4.00 each |
| 16 to 30 in group | $2.25 each | $3.50 each |
| 31 to 80 in group | $2.00 each | $3.50 each |
Group Exhibit Visits (Archaeological Exhibit)
| Adults | Regular Exhibit Hours | Weekday Exhibit Openings Max. Weekday Group is 30 people 60-90 minute visit |
| 10 to 15 in group | $4.50 each | $5.00 each |
| 16 to 20 in group | $4.00 each | $4.50 each |
| 21 to 30 in group | $3.50 each | $4.00 each |
| Seniors 65+ | Regular Tour Hours | Weekday Exhibit Openings |
| 10 to 20 in group | $4.00 each | $5.00 each |
| 21 to 30 in group | $3.50 each | $4.00 each |
| Children (under 18) | Regular Exhibit Hours | Weekday Exhibit Openings $50 minimum is required |
| 10 to 15 in group | $3.50 each | $4.50 each |
| 16 to 20 in group | $3.00 each | $4.00 each |
| 21 to 30 in group | $2.50 each | $3.50 each |
School / Class Groups - Group Exhibit Visits
Rates for elementary, middle and high school students. Reservations are required. Teachers are Free. Other Adults are at Adult Group Tour Rates.
| Regular Exhibit Hours | Weekday Exhibit Openings $50 minimum is required |
|
| 10 to 15 in group | $2.50 each | $3.00 each |
| 16 to 20 in group | $2.25 each | $3.00 each |
| 21 to 30 in group | $2.00 each | $3.00 each |