Coffin House

Its timber construction and accumulated domestic changes offer a close look at how a seventeenth-century house evolved, rather than presenting a building frozen at one moment in time.

Arrange a visit through Historic New England’s current seasonal tour schedule or private-tour information. It is not an unrestricted walk-in property, and house access depends on the operator’s arrangements. The photograph shows the historic exterior; the route and rooms included in a tour may vary.

Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.

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