Visit the Museum
Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Longyear Museum features three main exhibits about Mary Baker Eddy that are open to the public.
The Museum also houses a collection that includes documents, artifacts, artwork, and more pertaining to Mrs. Eddy and the early history of the Christian Science movement. Visitors who are interested in historical research are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance.
Open days and times
May through December 2024
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 A.M.–4 P.M.
Sunday: 1 P.M.-4 P.M.
Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, holidays, and as otherwise noted.
How to get here
Click here for directions to the museum.
Click here to download a map with walking directions between the Chestnut Hill T stop (for the D train on the Green Line), the Museum, and the Mary Baker Eddy Historic House at 400 Beacon Street.
Click here to see a live map showing progress of westbound trains on the D line (from Boston out to Chestnut Hill). And click here for a live map showing inbound trains to Boston.
Stay abreast of news and events
Longyear hosts events throughout the year. View our Events page, or subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date on Museum activities. (Sign-up link is at the bottom of this page.)
Exhibits
View highlights of Longyear exhibits
View highlights of Longyear exhibits
Research
Browse our online resource aids, and learn about conducting onsite research
Browse our online resource aids, and learn about conducting onsite research
Virtual Tours
Explore virtual tours of select galleries at the Museum and the Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses
Explore virtual tours of select galleries at the Museum and the Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses
Visit Info
Location
1125 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-1811
Get directions
Hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday:
10 A.M.–4 P.M.; Sunday: 1 P.M.-4 P.M.
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and holidays.
Longyear Museum, is a 501(c)(3) charity organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Contributions to Longyear are tax-deductible.
Contact
617.278.9000 or 800.277.8943
letters@longyear.org