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MA, USA

Lexington Visitors Center

Museum

Starting point for exploring Lexington's historic sites. Offers maps, information, exhibits, and diorama of the battle.

What Happened Here

Houses the diorama depicting the moment just before the first shots were fired. Created by the Lexington Historical Society.

Visiting Today

Address

1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

Hours

Daily 9am-5pm (April-November), 10am-4pm (December-March)

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible. Accessible restrooms.

Connected Events

Apr 1775
Paul Revere and William Dawes Warn Lexington

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Hancock and Adams Warned at Clarke House

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Dorothy Quincy, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Captain Parker Musters the Militia

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker

Apr 1775
Adams and Hancock Flee to Safety

Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Battle of Lexington

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker, Prince Estabrook, Jonathan Harrington

Apr 1775
Lexington Depositions Collected

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker