Waltham has a rich history. When you are visiting be sure to visit some of our Historical attractions.

Charles River Museum Of Industry

Experience the history of America's Industrial Revolution from 1800 to the present. Collection includes exhibits on a 19th-century textile mill, Waltham Watch Company, a machine shop, and a power plant. Open Thursday through Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, and by appointment. Admission charged.

154 Moody Street

Waltham, MA, 02452

781-893-5410

http://www.crmi.org

Codman House

Historic 18th-century house traces its history through several architectural styles,from Georgian to Victorian to Colonial Revival. Grounds are landscaped in the style of an English country estate,with perennial and Italian gardens. Open June 1 -Columbus Day, Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am to 5 pm. Tours run on the hour,last tour leaves at 4 pm.Admission charged. Operated by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Codman Road

Lincoln, MA,

781-259-8843

http://www.spnea.org

Gore Place

Early 1800s estate of Massachusetts Governor Christopher Gore, who hosted President James Monroe, Daniel Webster, and the Marquis de Lafayette. The 45-acre estate offers cultivated lawns, gardens, and a working farm with sheep and poultry. The elegantly-furnished mansion features 22 rooms, an oval parlor, and spiral staircase. Gardens and farm are open daily from dawn to dusk, FREE. Mansion tours run from April to November, Thursday through Monday, 11am to 4pm (the last tour begins by 3pm). Please visit our website or call us for pricing information.

52 Gore Street

Waltham, MA, 02453

781-894-2798

http://www.goreplace.org

Gropius House

First house in America designed by famed architect William Gropius,father of the influential Bauhaus school of modern architecture. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm (October 16 through June 1 open weekends only). Admission charged. Operated by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

68 Baker Bridge Road

Lincoln, MA,

781-259-8098

http://www.spnea.org

Lyman Estate, The Vale

Also called The Vale,the Lyman Estate was built in 1793 by wealthy Boston merchant Theodore Lyman. The house is open for tours by appointment. Admission charged. Surrounding 30-acre English-style gardens are a year-round delight. Greenhouses include the Grape House, built in 1804 to raise exotic fruits, the Camellia House,built in 1820, and a structure from the 1930s. Plants sold year-round. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Greenhouse tours by appointment. Operated by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

185 Lyman Street

Waltham, MA, 781-891-7095

http://www.spnea.org

Mount Feake Cemetery

Take a walking tour of this historic cemetery. Map and information can be obtained at the cemetery office Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 4 pm.

203 Prospect Street

Waltham, MA,

781-314-3495

Stonehurst, Robert Treat Paine House

The ideal country home of housing reformer Robert Treat Paine and his family, Stonehurst (1883-1886) is the crowning achievement in the career-long collaboration of the most renowned designers of their era, architect Henry Hobson Richardson and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. At Stonehurst, the architecture and landscape were seamlessly integrated by Richardson and Olmsted, setting lasting precedents for future American design. Described as the "pinnacle achievement of Shingle Style architects and craftsmen," its interiors anticipate the flowing spaces, open planning and multi-functional living areas of 20th-century architecture. Stonehurst and the Storer Conservation Lands are owned and operated by the City of Waltham. Visitors may stroll the grounds or hike the woodland trails that surround the estate. Guided tours are offered on Thursdays and Fridays at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., and one Sunday a month. Admission is $7, $6 seniors, $4 students and free for members. For more information about tours and programs, call (781) 314-3290 or visit wwww.stonehurstwaltham.org.

100 Robert Treat Paine Estate

Waltham, MA, 02452

781-314-3290

http://www.stonehurstwaltham.org

Waltham Historical Society

The society conducts research and preserves a collection of artifacts and documents relating to Waltham's history.Open by appointment. FREE

190 Moody Street

Waltham, MA,

781-891-5815

http://www.walthamhistoricalsociety.org

Waltham Museum

Located in the old Waltham Police Station, the museum displays an extensive collection of memorabilia from Waltham’s past, including automobiles, sports, military, and civic, plus highlights on the lives of Waltham’s prominent citizens such as General Nathaniel Banks. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 1 – 4:30 pm. Admission charged.

25 Lexington Street

Waltham, MA, 02452

781-893-9020

http://www.walthammuseum.com

Waltham Room Of The Waltham Public Library

Special collection of documents and computer resources for genealogical research. Information on ethnic groups, biographies, immigration, original documents, photographs, and family information. Open to the public during library hours. Special archives by appointment only. FREE

735 Main Street

Waltham, MA,

781-314-3425

http://www.waltham.lib.ma.us