Art in the Landscape
The landscape around Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters has inspired artists for generations. Bring your own preferred materials to paint or draw en plain air!
Year-round Pets allowed
Arts and Crafts
National Historic Site
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Massachusetts National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves a remarkable Georgian house whose occupants shaped our nation.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Explore Temporary Exhibits in the Longfellow House
Temporary exhibits in a gallery inside the historic house use the rich museum collections at the site, including objects usually in storage, to explore theme's related to the site's history.
10-20 Minutes Summer, Fall
Guided Tour of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House
Join a ranger in exploring the layers of history and significance in the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House.
30-50 Minutes Summer, Fall Reservation required
See all 5 things to do in Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters →
Activities the NPS lists for Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters.
Arts and CultureLive MusicGuided ToursHands-OnArts and CraftsJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Hours for the visitor center and house at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: New England weather is highly variable. Temperatures in the winter can be very cold with high snowfall. Fall and spring are generally pleasant. Summer temperatures are generally mild, with periods of heat and humidity.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- (617) 876-4491
- [email protected]
- Address
- 105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Coordinates
- 42.3770, -71.1264· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center | — | 617-876-4491 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/long/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.