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Van Cortlandt House Museum

Van Cortlandt Park· Bronx1 hourhistory

The Van Cortlandt House Museum is the oldest surviving building in the Bronx, a Georgian-style manor built in 1748 by Frederick Van Cortlandt, and the only historic house museum in Van Cortlandt Park. George Washington used the house as his headquarters during his campaigns in and around New York City during the American Revolution.

Est. 1748

Permanent Collection

The museum presents the restored 18th-century manor with period furnishings and decorative arts representing the prosperous Van Cortlandt family and their connections to Revolutionary War history. Exhibitions explore colonial Dutch and British influences on the Bronx, the lives of enslaved people on the property, and Washington's wartime presence.

Collection Highlights

Georgian manor house (built 1748)18th-century period furnishings and decorative artsGeorge Washington headquarters interpretationHistory of the enslaved people on the Van Cortlandt estate
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10am – 4pm
ThursdayToday10am – 4pm
Friday10am – 4pm
Saturday10am – 4pm
Sunday10am – 4pm

Open Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Admission

General$5
Students$3
Seniors$3
Children under 12Free

Free for children under 12.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • Historic colonial house; limited accessibility

Amenities

🅿Parking

Getting There

1 to 242nd St–Van Cortlandt Park

Plan Your Visit

Broadway at W 246th St, Bronx, NY 10471

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Call: +1-718-543-3344

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