Visit
Invisible from the street, the house at Stonehurst sits on a secluded hilltop site amidst over 100 acres of public conservation land – away from it all, and yet so close to home.
Visit Stonehurst often throughout the seasons. Explore the breathtaking interiors with permanent exhibits by appointment, enjoy the rolling Olmsted-designed acres, or hike on a branch of the new Western Greenway Trail. Each time you will see it in a new light.
Please be considerate when using this shared space and observe all land use rules. Dogs must be leashed at all times. As always on public land, leave no trace of your visit.
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HOUSE INTERIORS - BY APPOINTMENT
Visit the convention-breaking interiors of Stonehurst, where Richardson's bold plan and flowing spaces combine with rich textures and handcrafted details, heralding the Arts and Crafts social and artistic movement in America.
Explore this innovative country house of wealthy social reformer Robert Treat Paine, his family and their servants on your own, and at your own pace and course. Narrative panels found throughout the house convey its unique story in the search for American identity while preserving its harmonious design, flow of space and serenity of place.
Grounds
Experience Olmsted's naturalistic approach to landscape design on the rolling, meadows, curved terrace and rocky outcrops of the estate grounds.
Please be considerate when using this shared space and observe all land use rules. Dogs must be leashed at all times. As always on public land, leave no trace of your visit.
Walk Around Stonehurst (Download 834K PDF)
Explore connections between nature and architecture on this short outdoor walk around Stonehurst.
Kids' Walk Around Stonehurst (Download 970K PDF)
Use visual clues to answer questions about the past.
To apply for any sort of organized group visit or special use, contact info@stonehurstwaltham.org
The full rental fee applies to all photography shoots for celebrations inside or outside the house. Contact mgoodwin@city.waltham.ma.us
OPEN FOR EVENTS UNDER STATE GUIDELINES.
Please call for an appointment.
781-314-3292
Stonehurst is owned by the City of Waltham. For more information on City closings, see the latest City of Waltham coronavirus alerts.
To apply for any sort of organized group visit or special use, contact info@stonehurstwaltham.org
The full rental fee applies to all photography shoots for celebrations inside or outside the house. Contact mgoodwin@city.waltham.ma.us
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AREA GUIDE
For an area guide, including food and accommodations, see www.discoverwaltham.com or for a Boston-wide guide see SearchBoston.com.
ACCESSIBILITY
The first and second floors of Stonehurst are wheelchair accessible and there are accessible parking spaces near the house. Please contact us if you have a special accommodation need.