December Hours Updates: 

There will be no regular public hours on Saturday, December 13th or Sunday, December 14th in preparation for our Van Cortlandt by Candlelight events. We encourage you to join us for Cocktails & Music or Cookies & Crafts - or both! More information below. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri, Dec 5th & Sun, Dec 21st

UPDATE (12/8/25): due to a heating system failure the Saturday, 12/6 show was postponed until Sunday, December 21st. Ticketholders for 12/6 will get priority for the new date. Public ticket sales will open on Thurs, 12/11. ​

Thursday, December 11th

Saturday, December 13th

Sunday, December 14th

Step into the world of an 18th century New York provisioning plantation.

Van Cortlandt House Museum is open ​for self-guided tours
Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.​

Mission Statement

Van Cortlandt House Museum strives to be a vital member of the Bronx cultural community and the larger region by preserving, researching and interpreting the Van Cortlandt House, its grounds, and historical collection for a wide audience for the purpose of growing meaningful connections between the past and the present. The Museum’s research and interpretation focuses on the historical inhabitants of the house from 1749-1823, the social history of those who lived and worked on the property, and the study of decorative arts.

Van Cortlandt House Museum is owned by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, operated by the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York (NSCDNY), and is a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City.