Contact & Visit

Visiting NBSS

• You are welcome to stop by the School and visit an exhibition or our showroom Monday through Thursday during regular business hours.
• Our larger facility is not open to the public, except during our annual Open House.
• We are now offering limited Saturday tours, open to the public. For large groups, please contact info@nbss.edu to inquire about availability.
• If you’re considering applying to one of our career training programs, please join us for an Info Session.

Transportation
Travel Alerts: The Sumner Tunnel will be closed from July 5 through August 5, 2024. For information on transportation alternatives, including free and reduced fare transit options, please visit mass.gov/sumner-tunnel.

There are also multiple current/planned closures on various lines of the MBTA due to maintenance. We recommend checking for updates before you travel on the MBTA’s website.

• Public transit: We are conveniently located near multiple service routes and the neighborhood is very walkable. The closest MBTA stop is Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and the Aquarium stop on the Blue line is slightly father away. There are also a number of options for bus service.
• Biking: If you plan to visit by bicycle, we have a rack located across from our building where you can lock your bike. Our facility is also near several Bluebike bike share stations.
• Driving: The School does not have a dedicated lot, and on-street parking in the North End is difficult to find. If you plan to drive, your best option is to park in the Haymarket Center parking garage (also known as the Parcel 7 Garage) and walk to the School. Note that we validate Haymarket Center Garage tickets at our front desk as follows:
  • $1 for up to 2 hours of parking
  • $3 for up to 3 hours of parking
  • Longer than 3 hours – about $10 an hour with no validation discount, capping at $33 for 5-24 hours.
  • View a map of the parking garage at 98 Haymarket Square with walking directions to 150 North Street.

Health & Safety: The School is open for in-person instruction and our Store and exhibitions are open to the public. Masks are not required while at NBSS or at School-sponsored events, unless specifically noted. For more information, visit our Health & Safety page.

Accommodations: Our list of local, short-term accommodations may be helpful if your visit includes an overnight stay. We encourage you to look for special deals online, as many downtown Boston hotels offer deals through online travel sites.

Virtual Tours: If you can’t make it to us in person, you can always take a virtual tour for an inside look at our facility:

View our NBSS Media Kit, and please contact Kevin Derrick, Director of Marketing & Engagement, at kderrick@nbss.edu or 617-227-0155 x180.

Interested in working with the best? Post to our Jobs & Commissions Board to hire directly from our talented community.

Please contact Rob O’Dwyer, Director of Admissions & Enrollment, at admissions@nbss.edu or 617-227-0155 x111.

Interested in one of our career training programs but unsure whether it’s the right fit? The best way to learn more about the School’s exceptional programs, talented faculty, and inspiring community is to see it for yourself firsthand.

Join us for one of our Information Sessions, where you’ll get insight into our programs, the admissions process, and financial aid. You can always contact us to set up a meeting or a remote conversation so you can get all the information you need.

Join us for one of our in-person short classes in woodworking, book arts, jewelry making, musical instruments, weaving, and more. For any questions, please contact ce@nbss.edu.

See our Giving page for information on how to support our talented students, or how to make an in-kind donation of tools, materials, pianos, or other items.