Nathaniel Felton Houses is a notable landmark in the city of Peabody. This landmark is listed on the National Register since it is the oldest house of Peabody. A great piece of architecture of the 16th century. This ancient home consists of period rooms that are nicely decorated with artifacts, elements and exhibits of that era. There is one house that is numbered as 43 which belonged to Nathaniel Felton Jr. and the other house is numbered as 47 belonged to Nathaniel Felton Sr. Entry to this historic venue is only via prior appointment.
Part of the prestigious Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) features over 3000 minerals, rocks, gemstones, meteorites and other precious stones in its repertoire. The Harvard Mineralogical Museum, as MGMH is popularly known, is dedicated towards the discovery, collection, preservation and development of important rocks, minerals, gemstones, ores and meteorite fragments collected from different parts of the planet. All these precious minerals and rocks are on display at the museum's public gallery, which is open to visitors from 9 am to 5 pm daily, except on public holidays.
Parson Capen House is a beautiful landmark located in the heart of Topsfield. The structure of this historic spot bears resemblance to several homes in England mainly because of its English style architecture. Being a well preserved site, this house features in the list of the National register since it was considered to be the best house in town during the late seventeenth century. This notable architecture is only from June to September and the admission is free of cost.
Located on 159 Brattle Street, the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House is an iconic Colonial American-era house in Cambridge. Recognized as the second oldest house in Cambridge, the house was built in 1685 by Richard Hooper as a First Period-era farmhouse. Enlisted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, this key literary landmark attracts thousands of tourists from all over the US every year. Designed by noted architect, Joseph E. Chandler, the house has been refurbished and remodeled several times since its construction. It currently serves as the headquarters of the Cambridge Historical Society.