Revolutionary Spaces, Inc.

What Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. does

Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 04-2104806) that operates two National Historic Landmark sites in downtown Boston along the Freedom Trail: the Old State House (constructed 1713, the oldest surviving public building in Boston and site of the 1770 Boston Massacre and the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston) and the Old South Meeting House (built 1729, the oldest private preservation project in New England and the gathering place where the Boston Tea Party began on December 16, 1773). The organization was formed in 2014 through the merger of the Bostonian Society (founded 1881) and the Old South Association (founded 1877), consolidating stewardship of both buildings under one entity.

The core offering is a joint museum admission ticket (currently $15 per adult, rising to $18 from July 2, 2026) that grants access to both sites, their permanent and rotating exhibits, historic rooms, and gallery talks. The organization layers on five adjacent revenue streams: structured educational programs (Revolution Is Brewing at $10/person, Tea Is Brewing at $10/person, guided and self-guided student tours at $8–$13/person), venue rentals for weddings and private events at both historic buildings, four museum stores (Old State House, Old South Meeting House, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market), a tiered annual membership program that includes NARM reciprocal benefits at the Chandelier level, and tax-deductible donations plus grants from sources including Massachusetts 250, the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Technology includes the ThunderTix ticketing platform, Matterport-powered 3D virtual tours of both sites, a web-based role-playing educational game (Revolution Is Brewing) co-developed with Gigantic Mechanic, and accessibility infrastructure such as KultureCity sensory bags and EnChroma color-blindness glasses.

The organization serves five distinct customer segments — general tourists and walk-up visitors, K-12 and higher-education school groups, youth organizations, corporate and adult groups, and families — and distributes through direct ticket sales, group-booking staff, and channel partnerships with Go City Sightseeing Pass, the Freedom Trail Foundation, the Boston 250 Pass, and Meet Boston. Go-to-market blends a sales-led motion (group bookings, education outreach) with an event-driven programming calendar built around annual commemorations of the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party, the Monthly Spotlight Series, and special events like the 2026 People's House Party. The organization is currently positioned around the 250th anniversary of American independence, with two new signature products (Ruckus! immersive show and The Road to Revolution exhibit) launching in 2026.

Name

Revolutionary Spaces, Inc.

Legal name

Revolutionary Spaces, Inc.

Website

https://revolutionaryspaces.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two National Historic Landmark museums in downtown Boston — the Old State House (1713) and Old South Meeting House (1729) — serving tourists, K-12 and higher-education school groups, families, and corporate groups through admissions, educational programs, venue rentals, museum stores, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Museum Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (712120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites (THAJACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI), Monuments, Statues & Memorials (THAJACAB), Political, Social History & Civic Tours (THAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Historic museum tours
• Educational programs
• Venue rental services
• Museum gift shops
• Revolutionary history exhibits

Headquarters

HQ city

East Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Museum Admission: Joint museum admission tickets to both the Old State House and Old South Meeting House. Tickets include admission to all exhibits and gallery talks. Individual and group pricing available.
2. Educational Programs: Revenue from structured educational programs including Revolution Is Brewing ($10/person), Tea Is Brewing ($10/person), private walking tours ($9-$15/person depending on group type), and virtual programs ($100-$125 for facilitated sessions, $25 for self-facilitated).
3. Venue Rentals: Rental of historic spaces for weddings, private events, and partner events at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House.
4. Museum Stores: Four museum stores located at Old State House, Old South Meeting House, Faneuil Hall, and Quincy Market selling books, gifts, clothing, accessories, and New England-made goods.
5. Membership Program: Annual membership program offering free admission, museum store discounts, NARM benefits (for Chandelier-level and above), and other perks.
6. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations, corporate partnerships, and support from sponsors including Massachusetts 250 and Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism for transformational experiences during the 250th anniversary year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Revolutionary Spaces operates two National Historic Landmark museums—the Old State House (1713) and Old South Meeting House (1729)—in downtown Boston along the Freedom Trail. The organization provides museum admissions, guided and self-guided tours, immersive educational programs (including the award-winning Revolution Is Brewing game), public exhibitions, venue rentals, museum store retail, and a membership program. Its offerings center on interpreting the American Revolution through authentic historic sites, original artifacts, and inclusive narrative programming for visitors, school groups, families, and corporate clients.

Product overview

Revolutionary Spaces operates two National Historic Landmark buildings—the Old State House (1713) and Old South Meeting House (1729)—as museums and public gathering spaces in downtown Boston along the Freedom Trail. The core offering is joint museum admission providing access to both sites, their exhibits (Colony to Commonwealth, Voices of Protest, The Humble Petitioner, and upcoming Ruckus!), historic rooms (Council Chamber and Main Hall), and daily gallery talks. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of tours including Massacre & Memory, Slavery & Resistance, Guided Two-Site, Self-Guided, and Virtual Two-Site tours. Educational programs include the award-winning Revolution Is Brewing immersive role-playing game, Tea Is Brewing hands-on experience, and Spy Quest scavenger hunt. Additional offerings include Sensory-Friendly Mornings for accessibility, Hands-On History Days for families, Museum Stores at four locations, the Boston Reconsidered blog, Monthly Spotlight Series, and comprehensive public programs and events. The organization also maintains virtual tour capabilities via Matterport and participates in reciprocal museum networks (NARM).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Joint Museum Admission Single ticket providing admission to both Old State House and Old South Meeting House, including access to all exhibits, historic rooms, and gallery talks. Available to individual visitors, families, and tourists.
• Massacre and Memory Walking Tour Guided 75-minute walking tour exploring the Boston Massacre, how patriot and loyalist factions shaped the historical narrative, and how later generations used the massacre's legacy for various causes including abolition and civil rights. Free with joint museum admission.
• Slavery and Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts Tour Guided 60-75 minute tour examining slavery in colonial Massachusetts and how enslaved people used religious spaces and government institutions to resist. Features stories of Scipio Gunney, Phillis Wheatley, Zipporah Potter Atkins, and Belinda Sutton. Free with joint museum admission.
• Guided Two-Site Tours Expert-led guided tours of both historic sites by Visitor Experience team members, covering pivotal American Revolution moments and historical narratives. Priced at $11/person for K-12 ($200 minimum) and $13/person for college/graduate ($200 minimum).
• Self-Guided Two-Site Tours Independent exploration of both historic sites at visitors' own pace, with staff available in galleries and optional add-ons including gallery talks and scavenger hunts. Priced at $8/person for K-12 and $10/person for college/graduate.
• Virtual Two-Site Tours Guided virtual tours of both historic sites via video conference, ideal for schools with limited budgets, out-of-state visitors, and those with mobility issues. Priced at $100-$125 for facilitated sessions and $25 for self-facilitated.
• Revolution Is Brewing 90-minute immersive role-playing educational game where students take on roles of British subjects across the political spectrum debating the implications of the Coercive Acts. Web browser-based, playable on laptops, phones, or tablets. Priced at $10/person ($200 minimum), includes free self-guided tour and gallery talk. Addresses Massachusetts History and Social Science Frameworks.
• Tea Is Brewing 60-minute educational program recreating the 1773 tea tax debates in Old South Meeting House where students take on roles of Patriots and Loyalists. Includes pre-visit curriculum and character cards. Priced at $10/person ($200 minimum).
• Spy Quest Free self-guided scavenger hunt where visitors act as patriot spies gathering information for General Washington in British-occupied Boston. Suitable for ages 8 and older.
• Sensory-Friendly Mornings Special early open hours at Old State House designed for visitors with sensory needs. Features adjusted lighting and sound, limited attendance, hands-on activities, and KultureCity sensory inclusive certification. Free for ages 18 and under and members; $5 for adults; limited to 20 guests.
• Hands-On History Days Family-friendly events featuring themed games, crafts, scavenger hunts, gallery talks, music, and colonial dress-up activities designed for families with children.
• Venue Rentals Rental of historic spaces at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House for weddings, private events, and partner events.
• Museum Stores Four retail locations at Old State House, Old South Meeting House, Faneuil Hall, and Quincy Market selling books, gifts, clothing, accessories, and New England-made goods.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership program offering free admission, museum store discounts, and NARM benefits (access to 1,000+ arts and cultural institutions) for Chandelier-level members and above.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revolution Is Brewing addresses Massachusetts History and Social Science Frameworks, US History I Content Standards, Topic 1
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Massachusetts 250flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor supporting transformational experiences at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House during the critical 250th anniversary year of American independence. Supports the new exhibit 'The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement' and other anniversary programming.
• Massachusetts Office of Travel & TourismflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment tourism organization supporting Revolutionary Spaces' programming during the America 250 commemoration period, promoting visitor experiences at the historic sites.
• Gigantic MechaniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning education game designers who co-developed 'Revolution Is Brewing,' the immersive 90-minute role-playing educational game about the American Revolution. Partnership created an advisory committee of high school history and social studies teachers.
• Go City Sightseeing PassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership offering discounted admission (up to 50% savings) to more than 40 top Boston attractions including Old State House and Old South Meeting House, with museum store discounts included.
• Freedom Trail FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint ticket partnership offering a Freedom Trail tour combined with admission to Old South Meeting House, Old State House, and Old North Church. Sold exclusively at Boston Common Visitor Center.
• Boston 250 PassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint pass with Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, and King's Chapel offering 10% discount off admission to celebrate 250 years since 1776.
• KultureCitycoreTechnology or IntegrationSensory inclusive certification program for the Old State House and Old South Meeting House, enabling accommodations for guests with sensory needs or autoimmune/chronic illnesses.
• Meet BostonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Boston tourism organization partnership as 'Proud Partner' for visitor promotion and destination marketing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Freedom Trail Foundation: Boston nonprofit that runs guided tours of the Freedom Trail and co-sells a joint ticket covering Old State House, Old South Meeting House, and Old North Church. Functions as a partner that funnels visitors to Revolutionary Spaces while also competing for tour dollars.

Direct peers

• Paul Revere House: Small Boston nonprofit operating the Paul Revere House museum and co-partner on the Boston 250 Pass with Revolutionary Spaces. Shares the same audience (tourists, schools, donors) and a similar small-staff, site-anchored operating model.
• Mount Vernon (George Washington's Mount Vernon): Independent nonprofit that preserves and operates George Washington's historic estate. Runs a site-anchored experience portfolio (admission, education, retail, events) on a single national landmark — structurally analogous to Revolutionary Spaces' two-site model.
• Historic New England: Nonprofit heritage organization operating dozens of historic house museums across New England. Comparable to Revolutionary Spaces in mission (preservation + public programming + membership), with overlapping audiences and donor base in the Boston region.
• Plimoth Patuxet Museums: Nonprofit operating a network of historic and living-history museums in Plymouth, MA, including early American settlement sites. Comparable to Revolutionary Spaces in combining curated historic buildings, costumed interpretation, K-12 educational programming, and gift-shop retail.
• Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Operates the largest living-history museum in the U.S. on Revolutionary-era sites. Like Revolutionary Spaces, it combines historic-site stewardship, immersive educational programming, and museum retail to monetize American Revolution-era heritage for tourists and school groups.
• Old North Church: Boston National Historic Landmark and Freedom Trail partner of Revolutionary Spaces (joint ticketing via the Freedom Trail Foundation). Directly competes for the same Revolutionary-history tourist visits within walking distance.
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: Boston-based attraction built around the Boston Tea Party event Revolutionary Spaces also interprets at Old South Meeting House. Directly competes and cooperates for the same Revolutionary-history tourist segment on the Freedom Trail corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Smithsonian Institution: Operates the U.S.'s largest network of museums and historic sites. Compares to Revolutionary Spaces as a much larger incumbent that sets expectations on programming, exhibitions, and educational content for civic-history institutions.
• National Trust for Historic Preservation: National nonprofit that preserves historic sites and supports member organizations. A wider portfolio player in the same heritage-preservation space as Revolutionary Spaces, with overlapping advocacy, grant, and donor networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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