Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 6175661689
- Address
- 99 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445
About Frederick Law Olmsted
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker. 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.
Hours
Seasonal Park Hours
Hours for the visitor center and house at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk. In the summer, the site is open Thursday to Sunday. In the spring, the site is open Fridays and Saturdays. During the winter season, the house is closed to the public, with tours available by appointment only.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Spring Hours, May 29 to Jun 14, 2027: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed
- Fall Hours, Sep 19 to Nov 1, 2026: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed
- Closed November 2025 through May 2026, Nov 17 to May 28, 2027: Closed
Getting there
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.
Weather
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.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Frederick Law Olmsted ↗