Van Cortlandt House Museum

Historic house museum offering self-guided tours of an 18th-century New York provisioning plantation. The museum interprets the Van Cortlandt House, its grounds, and historical collection, with a focus on the house's inhabitants from 1749 to 1823, the social history of people who lived and worked there, and decorative arts. Visitors can explore programs and exhibits, including Overlapping Empires and a pop-up exhibit, while groups can arrange tours and educators can access learning offerings. The site also presents seasonal programs and may be rented under its site rental policy. Van Cortlandt House Museum is located in The Bronx and forms part of a 1,000-acre urban park that was once the Van Cortlandt family plantation.