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Bookmark or Share- About - Boston AthenaeumFor nearly half a century, the Athenaeum was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851, had become one of the largest libraries in the United States. Construction on the Athenaeum’s present home on Beacon Street began in 1847.
- Visit - Boston AthenaeumExplore one of Boston’s most beautiful spaces. The Boston Athenaeum is your space. We invite members, visitors, and guests to stroll through our bookshelves, taking in the rare works and new releases; to pause and look at the countless sculptures, paintings, and art pieces around the Athenaeum; to pick a book and settle into a cozy corner to ...
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- Visitor’s Guide to the Boston Athenaeum, a Boston Hidden GemWhen you pass through the red leather doors at 10½ Beacon Street, you’ll discover one of Boston’s hidden gems — the enduring and beloved Boston Athenaeum. An athenaeum is a studious sanctuary, named after the Greek goddess Athena, devoted to research and learning.
- Boston Athenæum Events - The Catered AffairCuriosity, Culture, and Ideas. The Boston Athenæum is a unique combination of a library, museum, and cultural center in a magnificent landmark building. Founded in 1807, the Athenæum flourished in culture-starved Boston. It grew rapidly as it voraciously acquired books, art, and rare artifacts.
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