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"The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him; and the Lord shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders." Deuteronomy 33:12

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Over the next two months, our historical documentaries will be available on our website for streaming. In the first installment, The Onward and Upward Chain, learn about those who took the healing message of Christian Science to the American Midwest. Available April 1-14.

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Temporary Closure

March 13, 2020

In light of current events, Longyear Museum and the Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses are temporarily closed to the public. Please check this website for updated information.

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Adam Dickey’s Science and Health

January 2, 2020

Longyear Museum recently received a wonderful gift – a copy of Science and Health inscribed by Mary Baker Eddy to Adam Dickey in 1909. Thanks to the generous donor, this gift has spurred a new display in the museum’s lobby. The mini exhibit highlights a man who proved himself nearly indispensable to Mrs. Eddy and…

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New Discoveries at 400 Beacon Street

December 16, 2019

Over the past few months, as preparations for the restoration work at Mary Baker Eddy’s final home in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, have gotten underway, some fun surprises have come to light. Over time, the original wallpaper in many of the rooms had naturally faded due to exposure to light. Other rooms had been redecorated in…

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2019 Fall Tours of Mary Baker Eddy's New England

November 5, 2019

Every autumn, Longyear Museum plans and leads two four-day tours of Mary Baker Eddy’s New England. Fall Tour season is always a highlight at Longyear, and this year was no exception as we welcomed guests from across the country and abroad, all eager to wind their way through New Hampshire and Massachusetts learning about Mrs.…

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New items on exhibit

October 31, 2019

Thanks to the generosity of a private collector, there’s a new display in the main exhibit at Longyear Museum. “Mary Baker Eddy: A Spiritual Journey,” located in Longyear’s Mott Gallery, draws from the Museum’s collection of photographs, documents, and artifacts to trace the life of the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science from her…

Browse our archive of research articles about Mary Baker Eddy and the early Christian Science movement

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Tour the Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses

Get to know more about her life and work by visiting the eight historic houses in Longyear’s collection

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Our museum, located just outside of Boston, is open to the public and offers free exhibits and a library

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A blessing for all

Stream a Longyear documentary

Take a Virtual Tour of Longyear’s Portrait Gallery!

Explore the life of Mary Baker Eddy

Learn more at our Museum

Annual Appeal Underway

Temporary Closure

March 13, 2020

Adam Dickey’s Science and Health

January 2, 2020

New Discoveries at 400 Beacon Street

December 16, 2019

2019 Fall Tours of Mary Baker Eddy's New England

November 5, 2019

New items on exhibit

October 31, 2019

Take a virtual tour or stream one of our documentaries

Browse our archive of research articles about Mary Baker Eddy and the early Christian Science movement

Communion and the Communion Season

The 1887 Christmas Fair

William McKenzie’s 50 Years of Service

Life with the Baker Family

Household at 400 Beacon Street (1908-1910)

Pioneers in the West (1880s-1890s)

Albert Baker’s Political Career (1834-1841)

Publishing Science and Health (1875)

Foundational Work in Lynn (1870-1881)

Tour the Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses

Visit the Museum in Chestnut Hill

Follow @LongyearMuseum on Instagram

Support Longyear with a membership