Milton Attractions
Located between the Neponset River and the Blue Hills, the Milton area was settled around 1634. The town is located just south of Boston and is home to Milton Academy and Fontbonne Academy.
Blue Hills Reservation
The 7,000 acre Blue Hills area covers, hills, meadows, forests, and wetlands, including approximately 335 kilometers (200 miles) of hiking and horse trails. In the winter cross country and downhill skiing, as well as other winter sports are available in the area.
The park features about 50 prehistoric sites and 16 historic structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The park features about 50 prehistoric sites and 16 historic structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum offers information on the Blue Hills, including displays on wildlife, settlers, American Indians, and the natural history of the area.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Captain Forbes House Museum
The Forbes House was built in 1883 in Greek Revival style. The restored house was owned by Captain Robert Bennet Forbes, a China trade merchant, ship owner and designer, and an internationally known philanthropist. The collections include items from China trading, Lincoln items and a log cabin.
All values are in United States Dollars
Captain Forbes House Museum
215 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186-4215
United States
215 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186-4215
United States
Phone 1 (617) 696-1815
Fax 1 (617) 696-1907
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 5.00 |
| Child 11 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Milton Art Museum
The Milton Art Museum displays bronze sculpture, prints, Asian artwork and contemporary art.
