Adams costs $15 per person
Adams National Historical Park charges $15 per person, age 16 and older. Kids 15 and under get in free. An Adams annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry. Fees are charged from May 1 to October 31, when the historic homes are open. Guided tours must be booked in person on the day.
Adams National Historical Park fees in 2026
| Per person, age 16 and older (May 1 to Oct 31) | $15 |
|---|---|
| Adams annual pass | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| 2 adults | $30 |
|---|---|
| 4 adults | $60 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Fees are charged from May 1 to October 31, when the historic homes are open. Guided tours must be booked in person on the day. Sources: National Park Service, Adams National Historical Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Massachusetts
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Cape Cod National Seashore | $25 per car |
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What this price covers
What the park says: Entrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass. Entrance passes cost $15 per person. Children age 15 and under are free. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, you do not need to pay the entrance fee. Guided tours must be reserved in-person on the day of your visit at the park's visitor center.
About the main pass: Entrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass. Entrance passes cost $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are free. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, you do not need to pay the entrance fee. Guided tours must be reserved in-person on the day of your visit at the park's visitor center.
About the annual pass: Adams National Historical Park has a digital annual pass available for purchase on Recreation.gov. This pass is good for 12 months following the purchase of the pass. Reservations for guided tours are still required, but the digital annual pass will ensure the passholder free entry into the park. Passes are not required to visit the park grounds. The pass costs $45.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $15 for each person in your group. The park annual pass costs $45 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How many people. This park charges per person, so the total grows with your group.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 6 or more parks that charge about $15 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Adams National Historical Park?
$15 per person.
Is Adams free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Adams?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Adams?
No. Adams is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, cropped.