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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
Guided rooms and a small garden revisit the era when this 1799 building became a day resort outside New York's busy centre.
- Location
- 421 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065
A place worth knowing
The museum's tours focus on the city in the 1820s and 1830s. Reserve a tour or call ahead before a drop-in visit, since special programmes can change access. Garden hours and guided-house times are listed separately by the museum.
Practical details last checked 23 Sept 2026
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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
421 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065
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Opening hours
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421 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065
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