Gore Place

Gore Place 1806 Federal-style mansion & museum. 50 acres & sheep farm. Join us for indoor and outdoor events! Welcome to the Gore Place page.

Gore Place is the Federal period estate of Rebecca and Christopher Gore. The estate includes the beautiful 1806 Mansion, a 1793 Carriage House and a farm with period breeds of sheep and chickens. Gore Place is the site of the popular annual Sheepshearing Festival, hosts concerts, holiday teas and family events. The grounds are open to the public year-round, and tours are available Monday through Saturday and selected Friday evenings.

05/30/2026

Happy from Gore Place. Visitors to the farm can enjoy watching the farm animals every day!

05/28/2026

New story trail book! New books in the little free library! Visit Gore Place….it’s free to explore the grounds every day from dawn to dusk

Join us for an event to benefit Gore Place! Spring into Summer with cocktails on the terrace, dinner in the tent, and li...
05/26/2026

Join us for an event to benefit Gore Place! Spring into Summer with cocktails on the terrace, dinner in the tent, and live music in the Mansion. Get your tickets today for June 12 and a perfect night out with a cause!

https://goreplace.org/support/spring-gala

Photos by Michael Blanchard

Crystal led a fabulous tour last Friday! One more Devil’s Wallpaper scheduled for June 26!
05/26/2026

Crystal led a fabulous tour last Friday! One more Devil’s Wallpaper scheduled for June 26!

05/25/2026

Connor returns with another fun collections highlight for Would Christopher Gore have enjoyed a waffle from time to time? We think so!

PUPPET SHOW PICNIC RETURNS! Join us at Gore Place for this fantastic fun family event on Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. Goo...
05/24/2026

PUPPET SHOW PICNIC RETURNS! Join us at Gore Place for this fantastic fun family event on Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. Good News Gus will perform "The Caboose is Loose". The Watertown Bookmobile Watertown Free Public Library will be on site, and Alex Ice Cream Truck will have treats after the show. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on our lawn.

https://goreplace.org/whats-on/puppet-show-picnic

This is a FREE Show thanks to the Watertown Cultural Council.

Please register in advance. The program will be held at the Gore Place Farm at 249 Waltham Street, Watertown, MA

05/23/2026

Happy Enjoy this little clip of the lambs from last week!

Rachel Benson from The Fiber Web comes to Gore Place on June 20 at 1 p.m. to lead a needle felting workshop. Learn to "p...
05/22/2026

Rachel Benson from The Fiber Web comes to Gore Place on June 20 at 1 p.m. to lead a needle felting workshop. Learn to "paint with wool" and create a beautiful landscape inspired by our pastures! There's still a few spots left.

https://goreplace.org/whats-on/painting-with-wool

This program is intended for ages 13 and up. General Admission: $40, Members: $35

Address

52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA
02453

Telephone

(781)8942798

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