- tuesday and thursday
- james allen
- tours
- books
- exhibits
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- Beliebt
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- Elyse EstradaOktober 7, 2016Find a small publication bound in leathery light gray material. Titled Narrative of the Life of James Allen, it is a well-preserved book bound in the skin of its author.
- KaitlinJanuar 19, 2016If you love books, take a free Art & Architecture tour, offered several times throughout the week. It's such a beautiful place full of history, worth taking a look!
- AliNovember 15, 2017My most favorite place in Boston. Annual membership is a bit high. But their lending policies is VERY generous. The building itself is a marvel, and the staff are wonderful.
- A SApril 14, 2018Gorgeous space. They take you on a free tour if you sign up. Call the number on their website, there are a few tours every month.
- BU TodayJuni 11, 2012The athenaeum is a members-only library, so visitors are allowed only on the first floor, but you can take a guided art and architecture tour on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Mehr erfahren
- Boston.comMai 16, 2012It costs money to join, but this private library offers free tours of its treasures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Reservations required. Meet at the circulation desk. 617-227-0270, ext. 279 Mehr erfahren
- IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 22, 20111 of 16 libraries in US that require membership. Inside resides a book by convicted killer James Allen (aka The Highway Man) who had his life's tale bound in his own skin. More info via blog.<LINK> Mehr erfahren
- Andy RoebuckMärz 4, 2010live in Beacon Hill or Back Bay and want to have a quiet place away from home to read, relax, work? Then join the Boston Atheneum on Beacon St- a private library that's as old as Boston itself. Mehr erfahren
- ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011The Boston Athenaeum library holds "sneak thief" James Allen's memoir--bound in human skin.
- Head to the 5th floor for peace and quiet.
- Richard WardNovember 20, 2009Fire up the laptop (wifi) on the hidden balcony on the second floor overlooking the cemetery. Realize how lucky you are. Mehr erfahren