What is the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum?

The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is the only remaining grand country estate in Pelham Bay Park, offering visitors a glimpse into 19th-century family life within New York City's largest public park.

How much do tickets to Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum cost?

Admission starts from 15 USD. Please check the official site for current pricing.

What are the opening hours at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum?

Please check the official site for date-specific hours before planning your visit.

Is Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum suitable for children?

The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is suitable for all ages.

Can you tour Bartow-Pell Mansion?

Yes, the museum offers house tours that explore the architecture, period rooms, and the rich history of the mansion and its former inhabitants.

What events are coming up at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum?

The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including educational programs, public performances, cultural celebrations, crafting workshops, and musical evenings. You can find upcoming programs listed on their events page.

Bartow‚ Pell Mansion Museum

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About Bartow‚ Pell Mansion Museum

Tour a 19th-century mansion and its gardens set within New York City's largest public park.

Surrounded by the woods and marshland of Pelham Bay Park, the Bartow-Pell Mansion offers a window into 19th-century life.

What you'll see and do - Take a house tour through period rooms, architecture, and the estate's history - Stroll the gardens and visit the historic carriage house - Catch year-round events, from crafting workshops to theatrical performances - Join community programs like volunteer gardening days and musical evenings

Attraction Details

Facilities

Toilets
Gift Shop
Baby Changing
Food Options
Parking
Pushchair Friendly
Wheelchair Friendly

Events at Bartow‚ Pell Mansion Museum

Volunteer Gardening Days
May 6 - June 27
Help cultivate the gardens at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum.
Much Ado About Nothing presented by Red Monkey Theater Group
May 30 - June 6
Red Monkey returns to the double parlors of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum & Gardens with Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love, betrayal, generational divides – and hope.
Star-Spangled Celebration
June 13
Light up the Night! Come celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Bartow-Pell.
First Friday with Hudson Valley Sally and Ruben Gonzalez
July 5
Hudson Valley Sally will be performing with special guest musician Ruben Gonzalez with music spanning old, new, and original pieces.
Bartow-Pell Discovery Days
July 27 - August 26
Join us for hands-on summer fun at Bartow-Pell!
September's First Friday with Miles East
September 4
Join us in the Double Parlors for a very special evening with Miles East of ECR Music Group.
Bartow-Pell Tree ID Walk
November 7
Come celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a tree ID walk on the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum grounds and learn about the significance of trees used in the everyday lives of indigenous people who lived on this land.
Emma
March 1 - March 9, 2025
Adapted by Amy Frey from the novel by Jane Austen, Emma Woodhouse navigates matchmaking in Austen's world of wit and love gone awry.

Plan Your Visit

Family-tested advice for a smoother day at Bartow‚ Pell Mansion Museum.

Best time to visit

Arrive within the first hour of opening for the shortest queues and best photo light.

Who it's for

All ages

Getting there

Onsite or nearby parking available at 895 Shore Rd.

Pro tip

Pack snacks, refillable water bottles and a portable charger to keep the day running smoothly.

Directions

Bartow‚ Pell Mansion Museum

895 Shore Rd, Bronx, NY 10464

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Last updated 6/23/2026