Ralph Waldo Emerson House

The historic family home of American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson from 1835-1882. The Emerson House is owned and operated by the nonprofit Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association (RWEMA) and is open as a seasonal museum from late April through October. It is shown by guided tour only. No admission is necessary to visit the on-site bookshop, which includes an extensive selection of works by and about Emerson and his social circle.