Van Cortlandt House Museum and grounds will re-open on Saturday October 10, 2020
Visitation hours are Friday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Self-guided house tours are available by advance reservations with slots available at
11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
Museum grounds will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday.
Due to capacity restrictions, advance tickets are now required to tour Van Cortlandt House
Reserve your tour time and purchase tickets HERE.
Following the August 24th announcement of Governor Cuomo's approval for museums and other low risk cultural venues to reopen, we have formulated a safe plan to welcome back our staff and visitors. Read more about our new policies and procedures we've created to keep our staff and visitors safe here.
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 these links to learn more.
Teacher Survey 2020-2021 Help us learn more about what we can do for you and your students.
Enslaved People Project Curricula www.vchm.org/enslaved-peoples-project-curricula.html- Curricula for grades 4 and 6-8
From the archives: Susan Kittredge Osgood's Embroidery Pattern Book c. 1820
New to the Collection: c. 1790 New York Federal Sideboard
Teacher Survey 2020-2021 Help us learn more about what we can do for you and your students.
Enslaved People Project Curricula www.vchm.org/enslaved-peoples-project-curricula.html- Curricula for grades 4 and 6-8
From the archives: Susan Kittredge Osgood's Embroidery Pattern Book c. 1820
New to the Collection: c. 1790 New York Federal Sideboard