Built in 1799 as a carriage house for a 23-acre estate, this stone home became a short-lived country resort from 1826 to 1833 (the city ended at 14th Street back then). Through period re-creations, the museum revisits the hotel era. Don’t miss the backyard garden, which occasionally hosts events.
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden

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Details
- Address:
- 421 E 61st St
- New York
- Cross street:
- between First and York Aves
- Contact:
- View Website
- 212-838-6878
- Transport:
- Subway: N, Q, R to Lexington Ave–59th St; 4, 5, 6 to 59th St
- Price:
- $8, seniors and students $7, members and children under 12 free
- Opening hours:
- Tue–Sun 11am–4pm
- Do you own this business?
- Sign in & claim business
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