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Courthouse
Courthouse FAQ
Directions & Parking Information
The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse is located at 1 Courthouse Way in the Seaport neighborhood of Boston. We highly recommend traveling to the courthouse by public transportation.MBTA
The Moakley Courthouse is located directly on the Silver Line at the Courthouse Station Stop. The courthouse is a 15-minute walk from the Red Line and Commuter Rail at South Station, a 16-minute walk from the Blue Line at the Aquarium Station, and an 18-minute walk from the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing.
Parking
There is NO parking available at the Moakley Courthouse, and street parking is limited in the seaport area. There are several commercial parking lots and garages around the courthouse.
Courthouse Regulations & Security
All adults visiting the courthouse will be required to show photo identification to enter the courthouse. Visitors will be required to walk through a metal detector and have belongings checked by an X-Ray Machine. Food and drink, including water, will not be allowed in the courthouse.
Please note that electronics aren’t allowed inside the Moakley Courthouse. This includes things like:
- Cell phones
- Laptops
- Smart watches
- Earbuds and headphones
- Portable chargers
- Charging cords
Photography
Due to the Rules of the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, photography is NOT allowed in the courthouse. We know you are eager to document your trip! We recommend that photos be taken outside the courthouse at the Harbor Park entrance or the entrance on Northern Avenue. Thank you for your cooperation.
Food & Drink
Food and drink, including water, cannot be brought into the courthouse.
The courthouse has a cafe featuring a grill station, sandwich station, and salad bar with reasonable prices. If you are a group larger than 10 that is interested in visiting the cafe, please let us know at least 2 weeks prior to your visit.
- Earbuds and headphones
- Portable chargers
- Charging cords
