PLAN YOUR VISIT
We welcome visitors for tours, scheduled events and other needs.
Tour our historic synagogue that was built in 1909 and was added the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. Come see our 1,109-seat sanctuary with its painted ceiling and wall frescoes, murals and carved wood Aron Kodesh. Check out our collection of Judaica, artwork, photos, documents, books, posters and plaques that come from our synagogue, synagogues in Chelsea that have closed along with fraternal, social and educational organizations from Chelsea and elsewhere in Greater Boston. Learn more about our building on our museum page. Learn more about our history here.
To request a visit, please complete the form linked below and we will contact you.
Visits to the synagogue are by appointment only. Sorry, walk-in visits cannot be accommodated.
Help us preserve, maintain and secure our 115-year-old building – donations suggested. Donate online here
Individual and Family Visitor/Tour Request Here
Group Tour/Visitor Request Here
GETTING HERE
The Walnut Street Synagogue is located at 145 Walnut Street, at the corner of Fourth Street, in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
We can be reached by car, train or bus.
Public transportation alternatives here
Parking – For select events, free parking is available in the Williams School parking lot at the corner of Walnut Street and Fifth Street. Please contact us before your visit to confirm.