By Public Transportation:
The Old South Meeting House and Dreams of Freedom are located at the intersection of several Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) lines. We strongly suggest you take public transportation, as it is convenient to these venues and parking can be expensive.
Park Street Station is at the intersection of the Green Line and Red Line. From Park Street, cross Tremont Street and walk down Winter Street to Washington Street. Take a left on Washington Street and walk down to Milk Street. Take a right on Milk Street.
Downtown Crossing Station is at the intersection of the Orange Line and Red Line. From Downtown Crossing, exit onto Washington Street. Walk down Washington Street to Milk Street.
State Street Station is at the intersection of the Blue Line and Orange Line. From State Street, exit and take a left onto Washington Street. Walk down Washington Street to Milk Street. Take a left on Milk Street. Check the schedules for Buses numbers 92 and 93,which drop off closest to the Exhibit.
Buses that drop off at the above MBTA subway stations would also be an option. For more information on public transportation, call the MBTA at (617) 722-3200 or the Downtown Crossing Association at (617) 482-2139, or visit the MBTA's website.
By Car:
If you must drive, street parking and parking lots are available nearby. Rates for the parking lots vary.
From the South: From Route 93 North, take the Haymarket Exit. Cross Congress Street to Cambridge Street (the JFK building will be on your left). Take a left onto Cambridge Street which becomes Tremont Street. Take a left from Tremont Street onto School Street. Take another left onto Washington Street. Park in Washington Street Garage and walk down Washington to Milk Street. Turn left onto Milk Street.
From the North: From Route 93 South, take the Government Center Exit. Take a left onto Congress Street. Bear right onto Devonshire Street, at the Old State House. Take a right onto Franklin Street. Take first right onto Arch Street Park in the Central Parking System Garage (101 Arch Street). Walk down Arch Street to Milk Street. Turn left onto Milk Street.
From the West: From Massachusetts Turnpike (Mass Pike), take the South Station Exit. Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue. Take a left onto Summer Street. Take a right onto Arch Street. Park in the Central Parking System Garage (101 Arch Street). Walk down Arch to Milk Street. Turn left onto Milk Street.
Parking Garages
All garages are within walking distance of the Old South Meeting House and Dreams of Freedom.
Pi Alley
275 Washington Street
(617) 720-2006
Hours: Open 24 hours
Rates: all day Saturday up to 8 hours for $8.00, up to 12 hours for $12 - Old South Meeting house validates for this garage after 4 p.m.
Alright Parking Lots (Central Parking Systems)
585 Washington Street
(617) 426-6748
Hours: 24 hours
Rates: $4.00 for hour
Maximum $18.00
Two other locations at:
21 West Street
$4.00 for ½ hour, $23.00 all day
34 Boylston Street (corner of Tremont and Boylston)
$4.00 for every ½ hour, $15 all day
Fitz-Inn Auto Park
(617) 482-7740
Two locations at:
41 Stuart Street
Hours: Saturday 7 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Rates: $3.00 for ½ hour, Maximum $15.00
658 Washington Street
Hours: Open 24 hours
Rates: Monday – Saturday $4 for ½ hour, Maximum $16.00
Specials: Enter after 5 p.m., exit before 6 a.m. Maximum $8.00
Lafayette Place Garage
One Avenue de Lafayette
(617) 357-1987
Hours: Open 24 hours
Rates: Start at $4.00 for ½ hour
Maximum for 24 hours $25.00
Weekends 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. $8.00; 5pm – 5 a.m. $8.00
The Garage at Post Office Square
Entrance at Milk and Congress Streets
(617) 423-1430
Hours: Open 24 hours
Rates: $3.50 for ½ hour
Saturday $7.00 all day
Boston Common Parking Garage
Charles Street, across from Public Garden
(617) 954-2096
Only available for vehicles under 6 feet, 3 inches tall.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Rates: Saturday $7.00 all day