National Heritage Museum
33 Marrett Road
Lexington, MA 02421

he National Heritage Museum maintains a permanent exhibition about the American Revolution entitled “Lexington Alarm’d” which examines the momentous events leading up to April 19, 1775.

Visitors will see a map of Paul Revere's ride, examine the routes of communication used by the Sons of Liberty (Minutemen), and learn about the conflicting reports of the events that took place on Lexington Green between British forces and the local militia. Who did fire that first shot?

The exhibition also looks at the everyday life of the townspeople of Lexington in the 18th Century through period room settings, furniture, tools, trades, and historical documents. Interactive experiences are provided in the kitchen, militia, and trades sections.

Directions:
From Interstate 95/Rte 128 take Exit 30A. This takes you to Route 2A (East), also known as Marrett Road. The National Heritage Museum is located approximately three miles from this exit. The museum is on the left with a brick entrance, large iron gates and colorful banners.

By public transportation, Monday thru Friday (there is no weekend service) from Boston/Cambridge, take the Red Line to Alewife Station. Change to Bus #62 or #76 (Hanscom Field) to the museum. The museum is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue (Rte 4) and Marrett Road (Rte 2A West).

Phone: 781-457-4102, 781-861-6559
Fax: 781-861-9846

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Contact:
John H. Ott, Executive Director
781-457-4102, 781-861-6559 x4102

Hours:
Monday thru Friday,10-5
Sunday, 12 noon to 5pm

Admission:
Admission and parking are free.
The Museum offers a variety of staff-led tours and workshops for groups of all ages. Call 781-861-6559, ext. 4142 for information. School groups may be eligible for free or discounted rates through the Massachusetts Cultural Council PASS Program.
For information, please visit the MCC website.

he National Heritage Museum is dedicated to presenting exhibitions on a wide variety of topics related to American history and popular culture. Recent exhibitions have included displays on the American Banjo, migrant farm-workers, African American film posters, icons from the era of Rock and Roll, lunch boxes, World War One and World War Two Liberty Loan posters and the American Revolution.

The Museum also features a lively schedule of lectures, concerts, children’s entertainments, historical demonstrations, and gallery talks. Groups may combine a guided tour with a scheduled event, such as a craft demonstration.

The museum is supported by the Scottish Rite Freemasons in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States.

Funding for this website is provided by
Community Crossroads Foundation, The Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities,
and the museums and historic sites of the Greater Boston History Project.