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  • Announcing the Grand Reopening of the Lyman Estate. You are invited to our Grand Reopening Celebration on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Save the date and call 617-994-6672 for more information.
  • Prime dates still available for 2012. 
  • Now showing for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Visit the Lyman Estate to hear all about the exciting work being done. Book your 2012 date now and receive a $100 discount.
  • Open by appointment for functions tours. Please call 617-994-6672 to schedule your weekend, weekday, or after hours visit.

We are very pleased to add Chive Events, the area's premier sustainable event designer and caterer to our catering list.

Historic New England is completing major property care work on both the interior and exterior of the Lyman mansion in order to increase energy efficiency at this National Historic Landmark.

The Lyman Estate is located at 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. View directions to the estate.

Designed in 1793 for wealthy shipping merchant Theodore Lyman, the estate was the home of the prominent Lyman family for more than 150 years. Read more about the history of the Lyman Estate.

 Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham, Mass. 02452

617-994-6672    E-mail the Lyman Estate staff.

ballroom
Dine and dance in the magnificent ballroom where the waltz was introduced to Boston society.

Palladian window

A grand staircase with a Palladian window provides a perfect spot for photographs.

Peach wall

Walk along the 600 ft Peach Wall.

East Parlor

Host intimate dinner parties in antique-filled parlors.

Veranda

Dine al fresco on the covered veranda overlooking the landscaped grounds.

Library

The dramatic Victorian library.

See more images of the Lyman Estate in our Photo Gallery