Van Cortlandt House Museum
History Museum
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Ranked #3 for history museums in Bronx
"George Washington"(2 Tips)
"The actors portraying George and Martha Washington were terrific!"(2 Tips)
"... and used during the American Revolution"(2 Tips)
"once the Van Cortlandt family estate."(2 Tips)
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AriellaMay 12, 2014The tour guides are so knowledgable! I am so glad that this house is still here today and wasn't torn down
- V ❤️👍❤️October 14, 2013Wonderful place to go for a slice of NY history! The actors portraying George and Martha Washington were terrific!
- NYC ParksOctober 7, 2013George Washington stayed in this house at least twice during the American Revolution.
- Laura MyersMay 21, 2013We're inside Van Cortlandt Park north of the swimming pool and next door to the Park Rangers.
- Jacob ShemkovitzAugust 31, 2013Mansion for the Van Cortlandt family built in 1748 and used during the American Revolution
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Van Cortlandt House Museum
Van Cortlandt Park Broadway at W. 246th St. (W. 246th St.)
Bronx, NY 10471
United States
Bronx, NY 10471
United States
The Van Cortlandt House Museum, is the oldest building in The Bronx. Built by Frederick Van Cortlandt (1699 – 1749) in 1748 as a home for his family.
Open until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Fri
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
(718) 543-3344
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