Gore Place is located at
52 Gore St, Waltham, MA 02453
We are a 19th-century mansion & museum, with 50 acres of green space, and a working farm with a historic and rare breed of sheep. There is so much to explore at Gore Place! Join us for indoor or outdoor programs, or visit our grounds from dawn to dusk on a self-guided visit. Questions? Contact us here.
Our Grounds
Our grounds are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk every day, unless there is a special event. Parking is free. No pet dogs, please. See our map here.
Take a Mansion Tour
You can visit the Gores' 1806 Mansion by guided tour. View tour schedules and admission fees at Mansion Tours.
Indoor and Outdoor Programs
Visit our What's On page for details about upcoming programs and to purchase tickets. Gore Place has something for everyone. Join us for concerts, evening tours, outdoor programs, and festivals!
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed at Gore Place. We welcome your service animals.
Host your Private Event at Gore Place
Make your wedding, company party, or social gathering a historic one at Gore Place. Learn about rentals here.
For children's birthday party rentals, see our party themes and rates here.
Restrooms
Accessible bathrooms are available during programs and tours.
Our Office is Open
Our office is open during regular business hours. You can call the office at (781) 894-2798 or email us. Please be in touch — we love to hear from you!
Photography Policy
Photography and Videography for Personal Use
Visitors may take non-commercial, personal photos and videos at Gore Place. Gore Place does not allow aerial/drone use without prior permission of Gore Place's main office. On indoor Mansion tours, we allow photography in certain rooms and your tour guide will tell you which rooms. If you're on Instagram, tag your photos and videos #goreplace and follow us @goreplace.
Photography and Videography for Commercial Use
Anyone taking photos or videos for commercial use (such as professional photographers and videographers, including aerial/drone videographers) must get permission from Gore Place’s main office prior to any photography or videography sessions. Please call us at 781-894-2798 to inquire about permission to hold a photography or videography session here.
Have questions about how accessible our property and museum are?
Learn more here!
Watertown Cultural District
Gore Place is a member of the Watertown Cultural District. Check out their 2026 Visitor Guide for upcoming programs and events at Gore Place and other local cultural institutions.
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