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.
Visitor Guide
The Royall House and Slave Quarters site is located at 15 George Street in Medford, Massachusetts, near the intersection with Main Street and next to the Royall Park.
Here is a MapQuest Link. Here is a Google Maps Link.
Hours
Weekends in June through October, 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last Tour at 4:15 p.m. Archaeological Exhibit is open same hours and days. Group Tours and Exhibit Visits are also offered on weekdays. Please see Group Tours.
Directions by Car
Take exit 32 off 93. Proceed on Route 60 West (Salem Street) to second light (Medford Square). Stay to the left. Bear left to enter Main Street going South. (You will go over the Mystic river and under an overpass. Keep to the right. Bear right at Mobil Station to stay on Main Street (Dunkin' Donuts on your left) and proceed to intersection of Main Street and George Street (blinking light). There will be a park with a brick/iron fence on your right. Make a right on George Street, proceed one half block and park on the right. Detailed map.
Public Transportation.
MBTA Bus 96 from Harvard Square or Davis Square (Red Line) stops on Main Street, next to George Street: MBTA Bus 96 Schedule. (From Medford Square, the 96 stops on George Street next to the Royall House.
MBTA Bus 101 from Malden Center (Orange Line) or Sullivan Square (Blue Line) stops on Main Street, next to George Street: MBTA Bus 101 Schedule.
Admission Rates
Regular Admissions - 2008
Tours (includes Exhibit)
| Adults | $7.00 |
| Seniors | $5.00 |
| Students | $5.00 |
| Children 17 or younger | $4.00 |
| Family Rate | $16.00 |
| (up to 2 adults; up to 4 children under 18) | |
Archaeological Exhibit Only
| Adults | $5.00 |
| Seniors | $5.00 |
| Students | $5.00 |
| Children 17 or younger | $3.00 |
| Family Rate | $12.00 |
| (up to 2 adults; up to 4 children under 18) | |
Group Tours
Group defined: A Group is defined as 10 or more people.
We welcome Group Tours as well as Group Visits to our Archaeological Exhibit. All Group Tours include the Archaeological Exhibit. Group Tours and 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.
Please see Group Tours for details, rates, and scheduling.