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Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Pelham Bay Park· Bronx1 hourhistory

The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is a Greek Revival mansion built between 1836 and 1842 set within the 2,772-acre Pelham Bay Park, the largest park in New York City, preserving one of the finest examples of 19th-century domestic architecture in the region. The mansion's restored period rooms and formal garden offer a rare glimpse into wealthy New York life in the antebellum era.

Est. 1914

Permanent Collection

The museum presents a superbly restored Greek Revival interior with American Empire furniture and decorative arts from the 1840s, along with exhibitions on the Bartow and Pell families and the natural and cultural history of Pelham Bay. The restored formal garden is a highlight of any visit.

Collection Highlights

Greek Revival mansion architecture (1836–1842)American Empire furniture collectionRestored formal parterre gardenPelham Bay Park natural and cultural history
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday12pm – 4pm
ThursdayTodayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday12pm – 4pm
Sunday12pm – 4pm

Open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, noon to 4pm.

Admission

General$15
Students$8
Seniors$8
Children under 6Free

Free for children under 6. Guided and self-guided tours available.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Amenities

🅿Parking

Getting There

6 to Pelham Bay Park, then BX29 bus

Plan Your Visit

895 Shore Rd, Bronx, NY 10464

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Call: +1-718-885-1461

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