Tour: At Home with the Gibsons

What’s included in this tour is guided access to the Gibson House Museum, allowing visitors to explore rooms preserved from the period when three generations of the Gibson family and their household staff lived there between 1859 and 1954. The tour features detailed interpretation of the home’s architecture, furnishings, and personal objects, offering insight into daily life, social customs, and the evolving class and cultural dynamics of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood.

Visitors will benefit from knowledgeable guides who share engaging stories about both the family and the staff who lived and worked in the house, creating a well-rounded historical perspective. The experience also includes the opportunity to join regularly scheduled or specialty tours, with private group tours available by appointment for those seeking a more tailored visit.