When you visit, you are standing on land of this country’s Native people, who have lived in this region for more than 12,000 years. One of the descendant tribes is the Massachusett (Massachuseuk). 

The Jackson Homestead and Museum is currently CLOSED to undergo renovations and exhibit changes. We will reopen in early 2026. 

The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is open Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Saturdays, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Admission is free for everyone on the first weekend of each month.

We are closed on the following dates for holidays: July 4, November 11, December 24 and 25, January 1.

Historic Newton participates in the Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program by extending free admission to EBT (including Sun Bucks), WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders on admission to the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds.

Visit our virtual Museum Without Walls anytime.

Historic Newton maintains two museums and three historic burying grounds in the City of Newton. To learn more about our sites, please use the links below.

• The Jackson Homestead and Museum
• The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
• Newton's Historic Burying Grounds

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