The Whittier Museum at 86 Friend St. in Amesbury is again open for guided tours. See the desk where Whittier wrote is most famous work, Snow Bound, and experience life in the mid-1800’s. The Home and Museum is one of two National Historic Landmarks in Amesbury.

We will be open on September 17th and 24th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tour groups will be limited to 6 persons and must wear masks due to the confined spaces in the Museum. Tours will be conducted by docents and introduce you to the home of John Greenleaf Whittier. This year we are proud to announce that the Amesbury Hat Museum now resides on the second floor of the Whittier Home. Whittier was a famous poet, abolitionist and nature lover.