Alice Austen House Museum
Free Today
The Alice Austen House Museum celebrates the life and pioneering photography of Alice Austen (1866–1952), one of America's earliest female photographers who documented everyday life, immigration, and social customs in extraordinary detail from her Victorian cottage overlooking New York Harbor. Austen's work and her life as an openly gay woman in 19th-century America have made her an icon of American photography and LGBTQ history.
Founded: 1691
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday (today) | Closed |
Open Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Admission
Always Free
Admission is free. Donations welcome.
Getting Here
Staten Island Ferry, then S51 bus