Concord Museum — Attraction in Concord

We visited Concord and tried to go to the museum, but it was closed on that day. So my rating is for the old town itself and for Louisa May Alcott's home, which we were able to visit that day.

The old town of Concord, in the area around the museum, is steeped in history, with several of its Colonial period houses having been homes of notable authors and people who took part in historic events.

Its downtown shopping area is old fashioned and is charming to walk or drive through on a New England autumn day.

We visited on a Monday, which was a good day to find parking available.

The Alcott house, not far from the museum, was quite busy with visitors. It is lovely and picturesque and well worth the visit. It's best to book ahead, but we were lucky to find there had been a last minute cancellation.

I started re-reading Little Men, one of my favourite books from childhood, imagining how this place, with her father's school, inspired Louisa as she sat writing at the little half round built in desk by the window in her room.

So, my visit to Concord was memorable, and I would like to come back and...

We went to this museum for the very 1st time about 6 years ago for their annual literary trees exhibit, which was very charming by the way. Our in laws and kids were with us and the guy made the point that by the time we bought those tickets it was nearly a membership so we went ahead with that and actually would return for a couple years on going. The kids are a little older now so we haven't been in a while but it's a it's a very well done museum. Lots of great stuff about the history in the area, and a bunch of is a bunch of activity centers for kids. Fun for all ages and a great stop off. I haven't been there since they finished the edition,I bet it's even more wonderful. Also it's a very quick 10 minute walk into Concord center which has a ton of cute shops and coffee places. If you keep walking you will pass by conquer Academy. Is doctor Dre the other way and you'll hit Sleepy Hollow cemetery, home of author's ridge. This is a great way to get your small town New England experience any time...

The Concord Museum is a lovely museum and well worth the visit. The general adult admission is $15, but there are discounts for seniors, children, and active duty also get in free. The staff was very nice, informative, and available for questions and additional history information. Not only does the museum cover Revolutionary War history, but also reference the early Native Americans that lived in the region and had some examples of their wonderful pottery and clothing. It was interactive with audio sections, a live video sketch map of the Revolutionary War highlights, and a small hidden section on some of the first free blacks in the area who fought in the war. Abolitionists were also covered here and this area also led to Ralph Waldo Emerson study and other fascinating history. I highly recommend it. You can also walk across the street and visit the Ralph Waldo Emerson home right after like I did to get the full experience and more information on...