Eighteenth-century manor house museum featuring period furnishings, decorative arts collections, historic gardens, and exhibits that interpret colonial life, politics, and culture in early New York.
Guided tours offered during operating hours
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Seniors and Students: $3
Children ages 12 and under: Free
How to Get There
From Bronx, New York (2 mi): Take Broadway north through Riverdale, enter Van Cortlandt Park, and follow signs to the museum near the intersection of 246th Street and Broadway.
Overview
Van Cortlandt House Museum is the oldest surviving building in the Bronx and one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in New York City. Built in 1748 by Frederick Van Cortlandt, a member of one of colonial New York's most prominent families, the house stood at the center of a large agricultural estate that played an important role in the economic and political life of the colony. During the American Revolution, the property became associated with military operations, and leaders including George Washington are known to have visited the estate. Today, the restored mansion preserves an impressive collection of eighteenth-century furnishings, decorative arts, and historical artifacts that help visitors understand daily life in colonial America.
Operated by the Van Cortlandt House Museum and located within the expansive grounds of Van Cortlandt Park, the site offers an immersive look at more than two centuries of regional history. Guided tours explore the lives of the Van Cortlandt family, the enslaved people who lived and worked on the estate, and the broader social and political developments that shaped New York before and after independence. Surrounded by historic landscapes, walking trails, and one of the city's largest parks, the museum provides a unique combination of architectural heritage, Revolutionary-era history, and outdoor recreation in the heart of New York City.
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