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.
Van Cortlandt House Museum is recovering from a flood affecting our office, welcome center/shop, and public restrooms. The Museum will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please note that we will not have bathrooms available to the public during this period. There are public bathrooms at the Nature Center next door to the Museum. If you have questions, please call the museum or email to: info@vchm.org.
Van Cortlandt House Museum has many stories to tell.
Stories from the earliest years of New Amsterdam.
Stories of one family’s role in helping to secure the future of New York.
Stories of the illustrious people who have walked through its doors.
Stories of everyday people who contributed greatly to the meaning of Van Cortlandt House.
Stories of Van Cortlandt House Museum's past, present and future.
Tell us YOUR Van Cortlandt House Museum story!
Stories from the earliest years of New Amsterdam.
Stories of one family’s role in helping to secure the future of New York.
Stories of the illustrious people who have walked through its doors.
Stories of everyday people who contributed greatly to the meaning of Van Cortlandt House.
Stories of Van Cortlandt House Museum's past, present and future.
Tell us YOUR Van Cortlandt House Museum story!
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.
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.