A reconstruction of the brownstone where Theodore Roosevelt was born, with period rooms seen on guided tours and a gallery about his sickly childhood and adventurous life. Kids learn the story behind the teddy bear.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
Upstairs period rooms by guided tour only
Free
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 6–17.
Free
Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–4 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–4 PM · Friday: 10 AM–4 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM. Upstairs period rooms by guided tour only
28 E 20th St, 10003, in Flatiron, Manhattan.
Yes. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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