Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, New York

About Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden

Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden preserves one of Manhattan's few remaining 18th-century buildings, a landmarked stone structure built in 1799 and converted into a popular day resort in 1826. Visitors take guided tours of period rooms exploring eight galleries while learning about early 19th-century New York life. The tranquil garden remains open during visiting hours with seasonal highlights. Educational programs include the Touch the Past initiative for elementary students, who tour in character as early 19th-century New Yorkers and handle objects from the collection. Specialty tours focus on specific topics: the Erie Canal's impact on the hotel and spies in Revolutionary and 1820s New York. The museum is located in Manhattan at 421 East 61st Street. Children under 12 receive free admission.