Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

“A beautiful and peaceful historic house with a truly charming atmosphere. The mansion itself is stunning, with well-preserved interiors and elegant period details that really transport you back in time. What made the visit even more special was learning about the history behind the people who lived here - including fascinating insights about the former owner, who was the founder of the Associated Press. That context added so much depth to the experience. The instructors and guides were incredibly kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. They shared interesting stories and historical details in a very engaging way, and were happy to answer questions throughout the visit. There was no wait to enter, and the whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommended for history lovers or anyone looking for a quiet, enriching place to visit in NYC.”

“I purchased tickets to the 12+ Dungeons & Dragons event hosted by Red Monkey Theater Group at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, and it was absolutely worth the drive from Brewster! My son and I had never played D&D before, but our Dungeon Master, Rachel, made the experience fantastic. She was fun, energetic, patient, and incredibly creative. She made it easy for us as beginners to jump right in. We played alongside other families and it didn’t matter that we were new; everyone was encouraging and easygoing. It was a great atmosphere and such a unique way to spend time together. We had a blast and really hope Bartow-Pell hosts more events like this. We’d definitely come again and plan to bring friends next time who we know would enjoy it, too! Highly recommend!”

“Known about this place for a while now. It's right in my own backyard in the Bronx about 10 minutes away. I decided to go check it out on a nice Sunday afternoon. First off, it is a little tough to find. Navigation was going a little nuts trying to find the place. Their website advises to use the Golf Club as a destination point, but even with this its tough to find. The best way to describe it is...that there is a gated entrance to the driveway of the mansion on the right along Shore Road, about 1/10 of a mile after passing the Golf Club traveling East. It may be a good idea to check out the location on Google Maps before driving there. After entering the gates the driveway leads to the mansion. There are a bunch of parking spaces, but those are sufficient according to the staff there since this place never really gets "busy". We entered the mansion and there was a young man in front collecting money. The surrounds grounds are free to tour but the mansion itself is privately owned. The fee for touring the mansion is $8 for adults and $6 for children. Though on that day, they were nice enough not to charge for my 8 year-old, so I only paid for myself. ($8) The mansion itself is interesting. Like many museums, they have lots of old items and "appliances". The difference here is that this was an actual functioning house so you can see how the rooms were divided. Small details like the call bells in the attic which ran throughout the house and common game room were interesting. Also, reading some of the writings and the language used back then was nice. There are binders in each (most) rooms with information about the items in the room which was nice. Behind the mansion is a beautiful garden. There are also a few hiking trails you can take from there. Overall we had a great time. I myself found it interested, but my 8 year-old, not as much. I would imagine if you are into history or museums, this may be a good place. The younger ones may not be as interested. All staff we encountered that day (only 2 on that particular day) were very nice, knowledgeable and helpful.”

“The Bartow‑Pell Mansion Museum is a beautiful and peaceful place to explore. The grounds are well‑kept, and the historic home offers plenty of interesting details for anyone who enjoys architecture or local history. My visit was smooth with no wait, and the staff was welcoming and informative. A lovely spot to spend some quiet time and learn something new.”