Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston in 1883 and established the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design. During the next century, his sons and successors perpetuated Olmsted's design ideals, philosophy, and influence.
Photo: NPS Photo
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker.
- LocationBrookline, MA
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursClosed
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Weather now61°F Patchy rain nearby
- Alerts 3 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Civil War
- Conservation Movement
- Landscape Design
- Schools and Education
- Social Movements
- Wars and Conflicts
Alerts (3)
Park ClosureFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic is Seasonally Closed until May 2027 Frederick Law Olmsted NHS is seasonally closed through late May 2027. Off-season tours (November through late May) are a… Read more
Frederick Law Olmsted NHS is seasonally closed through late May 2027. Off-season tours (November through late May) are available by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with at least two weeks' advance notice. Tours are subject to staff availability; weekend tours are not available. Please email us for additional information.
Park ClosureParking Lot Closure Due to ongoing construction, the parking lot is closed. Ample street parking can be found along Dudley Street, including… Read more
Due to ongoing construction, the parking lot is closed. Ample street parking can be found along Dudley Street, including the Brookline Reservoir. For accessible parking, please visit our "Contact Us" page for more information.
CautionConstruction
There is ongoing construction due to roofing project. Please practice caution on the grounds and do not enter marked areas.
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
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Visitor Centers
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Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Visitor center, bookstore, and self guided exhibits too the right at the front of the house. Design office tours depart from the visitor center. Entrances accessed…
99 Warren Street, Brookline, MA (617) 566-1689 Directions
Details
Visitor center, bookstore, and self guided exhibits too the right at the front of the house. Design office tours depart from the visitor center. Entrances accessed through back parking lot or main house entrance through front vestibule are staff entrances.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Closed · Seasonal Park Hours
Hours details
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Seasonal Park HoursClosed
Hours for the visitor center and exhibits as well as the historic design office at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round dawn-to-dusk. In the spring and fall, the site is open Fridays and Saturdays. In the summer, the site is open Thursday through Sunday. During the winter off season, the visitor center and exhibits as well as the historic design office are all closed to the public, with tours available by appointment on select weekdays.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
99 Warren StreetBrookline, MA 02445
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Weather & conditions
61°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 56°
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Today
72° 55°
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Tomorrow
71° 58°
Overcast21% rain
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What to expect by season
Summer: Warm temperatures, average high temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, often with humidity. July and August bring the hottest temperatures. Fall: Cooler temperatures, mean temperatures between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes rainy. Peak fall foliage is in mid-October. Winter: Cold, with snow, average low temperature around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring: Cold to cool temperatures, average mean temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Upcoming Events
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Fall Walks and Talks: Social Clubs, Impressionism, and Olmsted
About
In the nineteenth-century, social clubs were spaces for the upper classes of society to socialize and explore new ideas. The St. Botolph Club was an important figure in the popularization of Impressionism in the United States and hosted one of the first Monet exhibits in the country. Join a ranger while exploring Olmsted's membership and participation in nineteenth-century social venues, much like the St. Botolph Club.
Location: Please meet at the St. Botolph Club.
Photos
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Fairsted's Plant Room was the Olmsted family's favorite room in the house. With the rock walls and large windows to view the South Lawn, it was the perfect mix of interior and exterior. — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Brookline, MA 02445
Site is located on the southwest corner of Warren and Dudley Streets in Brookline, south of Route 9, near the Brookline Reservoir. Site is 0.7 miles from the Brookline Hills MBTA stop on the Green Line, D Branch.
Mailing address: 99 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445
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