by The Colonial Dames of America
Photo: mvhm.org
A stone 1799 carriage house that became a day hotel for New Yorkers escaping the city, with rooms set up as they were in the 1820s. Guided tours and a small garden give kids a peek at early 19th-century life.
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| Monday | 10:15 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:15 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:15 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | — |
Guided tours at set times; call ahead to confirm
Adults $15; kids under 12 free; garden only $5
Open Mon–Fri. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 6–17.
Adults $15; kids under 12 free; garden only $5
Monday: 10:15 AM–4:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:15 AM–4:30 PM · Wednesday: 11:15 AM–4:30 PM · Thursday: 10:15 AM–1:30 PM · Friday: 10:15 AM–1:30 PM. Guided tours at set times; call ahead to confirm
421 E 61st St, 10065, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by The Colonial Dames of America: mvhm.org, or call (212) 838-6878.
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