The American Ancestors Research Center is Closed for Renovations
Located at 97 Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay, we are a leading research center for genealogists of every skill level.
Our Boston headquarters will be closed to visitors as of Saturday, March 25, 2023, to renovate, improve, and expand our facilities. Our staff will continue to serve our members remotely.
Improvements to our current headquarters, and the launch of our exciting new facility at 97 Newbury Street, will allow us to better serve our members and the public. We’re very excited about these upcoming changes and look forward to opening our new and renovated facilities in 2025!
Contact Us
American Ancestors
97 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116-3007
Please check our Help Center for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. You can also email Membership@nehgs.org or chat online with us 9 to 5, Monday through Saturday, ET by accessing the chat function on the lower right of the screen.
Toll free: 1-888-296-3447
617-536-5740
Fax: 617-536-7307
For the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center (JHC), please email jhcreference@nehgs.org or visit the JHC website to learn more about the collections.
Visitor Information
American Ancestors
97 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116-3007
Toll free: 1-888-296-3447
617-536-5740
Fax: 617-536-7307
Our Boston headquarters will be closed to visitors as of Saturday, March 25, 2023, to renovate, improve, and expand our facilities. Our staff will continue to serve our members remotely.
Improvements to our current headquarters, and the launch of our exciting new facility at 97 Newbury Street, will allow us to better serve our members and the public. We’re very excited about these upcoming changes and look forward to opening our new and renovated facilities in 2025!
Our Boston headquarters will be closed to visitors as of Saturday, March 25, 2023, to renovate, improve, and expand our facilities. Our staff will continue to serve our members remotely.
Improvements to our current headquarters, and the launch of our exciting new facility at 97 Newbury Street, will allow us to better serve our members and the public. We’re very excited about these upcoming changes and look forward to opening our new and renovated facilities in 2025!
Tuesday, December 24, 2024: Closed at 1 p.m. for Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25, 2024: Closed for Christmas
Wednesday, January 1, 2024: Closed for New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 15, 2024: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, February 19, 2024: Closed for President's Day
Tuesday, April 15, 2025: Closed for Patriots' Day
Tuesday, May 27, 2025: Closed for Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19, 2025: Closed for Juneteenth
Friday, July 4, 2025: Closed for Independence Day
Tuesday, September 2, 2025: Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, October 14, 2025: Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Closed at 1 p.m. for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27–Friday, November 28, 2025: Closed for Thanksgiving
Wednesday, December 24, 2025: Closed at 1 p.m. for Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 25, 2025: Closed for Christmas
Thursday, January 1, 2025: Closed for New Year's Day
The 97 Newbury Street location is fully wheelchair accessible. Also, a wheelchair is available for use by request.
Photocopies and printouts (from computer and microfilm printers) cost 25 cents per page, except library catalog printouts, which are free. Copies from the photocopiers and microfilm scanners may also be saved to flash drives at no charge. Flash drives are available for purchase at the Research Center.
The American Ancestors Research Center is currently closed for renovations. In-person access to the Manuscript and Rare Book Collections will resume when the building reopens.
Access to Manuscript and Rare Book Collections is available to American Ancestors members, as well as visiting scholars who have made arrangements with the Research Center and received authorization in advance. These collections may be searched through our library catalog. If you would like to request items ahead of time and have them prepared for your visit, please contact library@nehgs.org.
Research Center Group and School Visits
Discover family history with your students, historical society, genealogical society, or other organization. Our expert staff can provide orientations and tours of the research center, customized presentations, free student programming, and more.
