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Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
Period rooms, a carriage house and formal gardens offer a different kind of Bronx museum visit inside Pelham Bay Park.
- Location
- 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464
A place worth knowing
House tours explore the architecture and the lives connected with the former country estate. The garden and indoor visit have different practical considerations, so check tour availability and programme hours. Allow time for the journey along Shore Road.
Practical details last checked 23 Sept 2026
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Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464, New York
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Opening hours
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895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464
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