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Van Cortlandt House c. 1886
Recently acquired watercolor painting of Van Cortlandt House by W.A.. Phillips in 1902.

Since 1896, Van Cortlandt House Museum has been under the stewardship of The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York  through a license agreement with the City of New York.  The Society is responsible for preserving and restoring the interiors, providing and caring for the collections, offering educational opportunities to school children throughout New York City, and assuring that the doors to Van Cortlandt House are open to visitors 6 days a week all year round. ​
Before you visit

It is always a good idea for you to call Van Cortlandt House before your visit. The museum occasionally has to close due to the weather, fallen tree branches, old-house problems, film shoots, and restoration projects.  There are also times when we are required to close due to conditions in the park outside our fence.   
Call Van Cortlandt House at 718-543-3344


New at Van Cortlandt House Museum!  

​Follow the links to learn more. 

Furnishing Fun:  A Project to Update the Dollhouse at Van Cortlandt House Museum
Holiday programs at Van Cortlandt House Museum
New to the Collection:  c. 1790 New York Federal Sideboard



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