Buckman Tavern & Depot Museum Two Site Admission

This National Historic Landmark played a key part in the American Revolution – it's where several Lexington militiamen gathered on the evening of April 18 and the morning of April 19, 1775, to await the arrival of British troops.

Step into the restored 18th-century tavern and take a self-guided audio tour of the historic spot. You'll learn all about what happened when the alarm bells rang to signal the enemy's approach.

The interior of Buckman Tavern appears today very much as it did on that fateful morning in 1775, having been restored in the 1920s and the 2010s by the Lexington Historical Society. During the restoration, the original taproom fireplace was rediscovered and the bar was reinstalled.

You'll see the old front door on display, with its bullet hole made by a British musket ball during the battle, and a portrait of John Buckman, the proprietor of the tavern in 1775.

Your pass also includes entry to the Depot Museum! Step inside the Lexington Depot, a historic train station that served the town from 1846 to 1977. Today, this engaging museum brings Lexington’s rich and unexpected stories to life. Explore interactive exhibits and fascinating displays that introduce you to the architects, farmers, activists, musicians and everyday locals who helped shape the town—from pre-Revolutionary days right up to the present.