Visit Historic Northampton

Photograph of the exterior side of Damon House. The house is a yellow, federal style building. Leading to the side door is a red brick path and a white picket fence. The photograph is taken behind pink flowers, which peak in view like a frame. — Damon House, built in 1813, was the home of architect-builder Isaac Damon and his family. It is the headquarters of Historic Northampton. Our grounds are a community resource–used by families walking their children to and from Bridge Street School and as a place to relax or enjoy a picnic with friends.

Historic Northampton
46-66 Bridge Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-6011
info@historicnorthampton.org

Hours & Admission

We are open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Closed on holidays.

Admission is free; donations at the door are welcome.

Accessibility at Historic Northampton.

Current exhibit

View the current exhibit during our open hours:

Slavery and Freedom in Northampton, 1654 to 1783

Where to Find Us

Historic Northampton’s main exhibit gallery and administrative offices are located at 46 Bridge Street, just two blocks from downtown Northampton.

The Shepherd Barn is located at 66 Bridge Street.

Our grounds are open during daylight hours.

Get directions

Parking

Free visitor parking is located behind the Shepherd Barn. It can be reached by the driveway between 58 and 66 Bridge Street. A brick path connects the parking lot to the accessible gallery entrance at 46 Bridge Street. An accessible parking space is available next to the Parsons House, and another is available on Bridge Street, in front of our main building at 46 Bridge Street.

Metered parking is available on Bridge Street in front of the museum.

Bike racks are available.

For details about accessible parking, please visit our Accessibility page.

Research Appointments

In-person research is by appointment Wednesday-Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. To schedule a research appointment, call the office at 413-584-6011 or email
info@historicnorthampton.org.

To learn more see: research at Historic Northampton.