Merchant's House Museum

Life at Home in Mid-19th Century New York City

The House remains open during a major structural restoration. Click here to learn more.

Support

The Museum must raise funds each and every year to restore and maintain its 1832 landmark building; conserve the original collections of furniture, decorative arts, and textiles; and host public education programs for adults and schoolchildren. We need your help.

Tax-deductible cash and stock gifts — large and small — from individuals, foundations, and small businesses really do make a difference. We’d be honored to add you to our list of supporters.

How to Donate

Online Send a gift in seconds. Click on our secure PayPal donation button:

By Telephone  Or, if you’d prefer not to donate online …
Call 212-777-1089

By Mail  Send check or money order to:
Merchant’s House Museum
29 East Fourth Street
New York, NY 10003

Membership  We also welcome your tax-deductible support as a Member.

Stock & Securities Donations and Bequests To request information about making a donation of stocks and securities, or including the Merchant’s House in your long-term financial planning, please call Executive Director Margaret Halsey Gardiner at 212-777-1089 or email pi@merchantshouse.org.

Donate Goods & Services  Call 212-777-1089 for more information about making an in-kind contribution.

Cleaning House?  Help Our Shop! Donate new or gently used small items for resale in the Museum’s shop and receive a tax deduction. No books, music, or clothing please.

Download and print a copy of our Gift Shop Donation Form. Attach the completed form to your donation and bring it to the Museum during open hours, Thursday through Monday, noon to 5 p.m. Or call 212-777-1089 to arrange another drop-off time.

Membership

Benefits of Membership include:

  • Free admission to the Museum & Garden*
  • Subscription to our email Newsletter
  • Free admission to our annual 19th-century Holiday Party*
  • Free or reduced admission to events*

*Family/Household and above receive benefits for two, Good Neighbor and Senior/Student, for one.

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Volunteer

Your help is needed! Educate the public • Organize events & fundraisers • Conduct research • Care for the collection

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Museum Shop

Online store coming soon! In the meantime, please visit our Museum Shop in person, open whenever the Museum is. We feature booklets, postcards, and fantastic vintage finds.