The House remains open during a major structural restoration. Click here to learn more.
Visit
The Merchant’s House is a truly unique window through which to view the past. Built in 1832 and occupied by a merchant family for nearly 100 years, the late-Federal brick row house today is New York City’s only family home to have survived virtually intact, inside and out, from the 19th century.
Complete with original family furnishings, the Museum’s Greek revival period rooms show the lifestyle of a wealthy merchant family and their Irish servants from 1835-1865, when New York City transformed from a mercantile seaport into a thriving metropolis.
The 19th-century garden is also open to visitors.
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- Greek Revival Double Parlors
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- Mrs. Tredwell's Bedroom
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- Mr. Tredwell's Bedroom
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- Kitchen
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- Servants Quarters
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- Garden
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- Exterior Column
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- Parlor Floor Newel Post
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- Front Parlor -- Piano & Portrait
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- Dresses on Display
Photographs by Bob Estremera, Stan Ries, and Eva Ulz.
Hours & Admission
** The Fourth Floor Servants Quarters are closed for restoration and will reopen at the end of January. **
| 12-5 pm | Self-Guided Tour 12-5 pm |
Guided Tour 2 pm |
Servants Quarters Open 2-4 pm |
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| Mon | ♦ | ♦ | Closed for Restoration |
| Tues | Closed | ||
| Wed | Closed | ||
| Thurs | ♦ | Closed for Restoration | |
| Fri | ♦ | ♦ | Closed for Restoration |
| Sat | ♦ | Closed for Restoration | |
| Sun | ♦ | Closed for Restoration | |
- Visitors who take the Self-Guided Tour spend 30-90 minutes in the Museum.
- Guided Tours are approximately 45 minutes; visitors are welcome to stay longer following the tour.
- The Museum closes promptly at 5 p.m.
- Groups of 10 or more must call in advance to schedule a group program.
$10 General, $5 Students & Seniors (over 65), FREE for Members & children under 12.
Location & Directions
The Museum is located at 29 East Fourth Street, between Lafayette Street and Bowery in historic NoHo, bordering Greenwich Village, the East Village, and SoHo.
Public transportation • Parking • Nearby attractions & restaurants
Group Programs
Guided Tours of the House & Neighborhood • College & High School Programs • Professional Development • Teas & Receptions
Accessibility
Our goal is to make the Merchant’s House Museum as enjoyable and accessible as possible.
