Explore Historic Richmond Town: Staten Island’s Living Heritage Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves primarily walking on flat and slightly uneven surfaces.
Overview
Discover Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town, a vibrant open-air museum where colonial buildings, engaging exhibits, and traditional crafts bring local history to life. Plan your visit to this cultural gem for a full-day immersion in early American heritage.
Historical Museum
All Day Admission (11-4pm) | Wednesday-Sunday
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About This Adventure
Explore the captivating Historic Richmond Town Museum, featuring unique exhibitions like "Bringing Up Baby," "Made on Staten Island," and "Toys!" Discover artifacts and stories that bring history to life. Enjoy all-day admission from 11 am to 4 pm, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Staten Island.
Ticket Information:
- TICKET PURCHASES ARE VALID FOR ALL-DAY ADMISSION: 11-4pm for the date listed on your ticket.
- Ticket holders can arrive any time during operating hours.
- SCHOOL GROUPS: General Admission is NOT available for school trip bookings. To book a school trip, please visit our website
- GROUP RESERVATIONS: Discounted group rates to parties of 10 or more. Visit our website.
About the Museum##
The Museum houses exhibitions featuring the museum's artifact, photograph, and document collections. Exhibitions include Bringing Up Baby, highlights of Historic Richmond Town's furniture collection that present new scholarship on the meaning and use of things like carriages, cradles, and potty chairs; Made on Staten Island, a richly detailed history of Staten Island's growth and development from its agricultural and maritime beginnings through its 19th-century industrial development; and Toys!, which features 200 of the best-loved and most fondly remembered toys of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Know Before You Go:
- TICKET PURCHASES ARE VALID FOR ALL-DAY ADMISSION: 11am - 4pm for the date listed on your ticket. Ticket holders can arrive any time during operating hours.
- General Admission is NOT available during special events & programs. For more information please visit the EVENT CALENDAR on our website.
- Historic Richmond Town includes paved and unpaved roads that lead to the various public spaces, including historic buildings restored to resemble their original construction from the 17th-19th centuries. While many of the site's buildings have wheelchair-accessible entrances, such as the Museum and Visitor Center at the 3rd County Courthouse, wheelchair access to many of the historic structures on site varies. Please visit the Accessibility page on our website to review important information and FAQ at our website.
- Questions? give us a call
Adventure Tips
Wear Comfortable Footwear
Explore uneven village pathways comfortably by wearing sturdy shoes suitable for outdoor walking.
Plan for Weather
Check the forecast and dress in layers, as much of the experience is outdoors and weather-dependent.
Arrive Early
Get the most out of your visit by arriving for opening hours at 11 am to enjoy all exhibits and demonstrations.
Take Guided Tours
Enhance your visit with ranger-led tours to hear stories and see behind-the-scenes details about the village.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eastern gray squirrels commonly scurry around the grounds.
- Various songbirds including northern cardinals inhabit the trees.
History
Historic Richmond Town preserves one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in New York City, dating back to the late 1600s.
Conservation
The museum practices sustainable preservation techniques and educates visitors on protecting local heritage and environment.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for traversing uneven terrain across the open-air museum grounds.
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Layered clothing helps adapt to changing outdoor conditions throughout the day.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while exploring the expansive museum grounds.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture the historic buildings, exhibits, and seasonal events.