by The Bronx County Historical Society
Photo: Dmadeo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A 1758 fieldstone farmhouse that now tells the story of the Bronx from farmland to modern borough through rotating exhibits. It sits beside Williamsbridge Oval park and playground.
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Other tours by appointment
Adults $5; seniors/students $3
Open Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 7–17.
Adults $5; seniors/students $3
Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM. Other tours by appointment
3266 Bainbridge Ave, 10467, in Norwood, the Bronx.
Yes. Museum of Bronx History at Valentine-Varian House is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by The Bronx County Historical Society: bronxhistoricalsociety.org, or call (718) 881-8900.
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