The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in Inwood is Manhattan’s last surviving Dutch Colonial farmhouse. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for planning a trip.
This guide was checked in July 2026; note that the museum is open Wednesday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
Quick facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Wednesday to Friday: 12pm–4pm. Saturday: 10am–4pm. Closed Sunday to Tuesday. |
| Ticket prices | Museum: $3. Free for children under 3, local residents and members. The garden is always free. |
| Address | 4881 Broadway, at West 204th Street, New York, NY 10034 |
| Nearest transport | A train to 207th Street, then a short walk south; no on-site parking |
| Typical time needed | 30–60 minutes for the house; longer with the garden |
The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum opening hours
The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12pm to 4pm, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm. It is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
- Wednesday to Friday: 12pm–4pm.
- Saturday: 10am–4pm.
- Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
- The museum closes sharply at 4pm, so allow enough time before then.
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The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum ticket prices
General admission to the museum is $3 per person. The garden is always free to enter, with no ticket required, during the site’s open hours.
- Free admission: children under 3; Inwood and Washington Heights residents, with a valid address shown on arrival; Culture Pass members (book via the Culture Pass website first); and Historic House Trust members.
- Tickets can be bought online in advance or in person at the front desk, and are valid for entry at any time during that day’s open hours.
- Groups of eight or more, and any group led by a third-party guide, need an advance reservation.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in July 2026.
The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum is not included in CityPASS or Go City New York passes, which focus on major paid single-admission attractions such as the Empire State Building and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. It is, however, included in the New York Public Library’s Culture Pass programme for cardholders.
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How to get to the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
The A train to 207th Street is the most direct subway route, followed by a short walk south on Broadway to 204th Street.
- Subway: A train to 207th Street, then walk south on Broadway to 204th Street. 1 train to 207th Street, then walk west to Broadway and south to 204th Street.
- Bus: M100 to Dyckman Street and Broadway, then walk to 204th Street; or Bx7 directly to 204th Street and Broadway.
- Metro-North: Hudson Line to Marble Hill, then the 1 train south to 207th Street, or the Bx7 bus.
Parking at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
There is no on-site parking at the farmhouse. Metered parking is available along Broadway, with further options on side streets and at nearby parking garages, though spaces can be hard to find.
Street parking in the area is limited and, as anywhere in Manhattan, availability varies through the day, so public transport is generally the more reliable option.
How long to spend at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Most visitors take 30 to 60 minutes to see the house independently, since it holds only six furnished rooms and a small relic room. Visitors combining a walk around the garden, or joining a public programme, should allow a little longer.
Accessibility at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum is not ADA accessible. The farmhouse has narrow passages and low ceilings, with stairs both inside the house and in the garden.
Strollers and scooters are not permitted inside the farmhouse, though strollers can be left on the front porch. Pets are not allowed in the garden or the house, but service animals are always welcome.
Inside the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum: what to see
Six rooms are furnished with early American pieces reflecting daily life on the farm in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
A small relic room displays local artefacts, including items connected to the farm’s use by both Continental and British forces during the Revolutionary War.
The garden beds, part of the museum’s Growing Uptown initiative, grow vegetables and herbs across several small plots, with a compost drop-off point for visitors during open hours.
Practical visitor tips
| Focus | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Arrive well before 4pm, since the museum closes sharply and does not admit latecomers. |
| Crowds | Saturday tends to be busier, since it is the only weekend opening day. |
| Layout | Expect narrow passages, low ceilings and several stairs, both inside and in the garden. |
| Entry process | Buy tickets online or at the front desk; groups of eight or more need advance booking. |
| On-site logistics | There is no coat check; small bags can be left at the front desk as space allows. |
Frequently asked questions about the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum suitable for children? | Yes, though narrow stairs and low ceilings mean strollers cannot go inside. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum? | Not required for individuals, but essential for groups of eight or more. |
| Is the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum open on Sundays? | No. The museum is closed Sunday to Tuesday, and is open Wednesday to Saturday. |
| Is admission free at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum? | The garden is always free; museum entry is $3, with several free-entry categories. |
| Are pets allowed at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum? | No, except for leashed service animals. |
Things to do near the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
- Inwood Hill Park: a natural woodland park with hiking trails and rock formations, a short walk away.
- Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters: a hilltop park and medieval art museum, a short subway ride south.
- Isham Park: a small park with lawns and the remains of a former estate, a short walk away.
- Muscota Marsh: a small waterfront park on the edge of Inwood Hill Park, a short walk away.
- Columbia University’s Baker Athletics Complex: university sports fields across the Harlem River, a short walk away.
What to visit tomorrow
- Van Cortlandt House Museum, Bronx: the Bronx’s oldest surviving building, inside Van Cortlandt Park, about 30 minutes by car.
- Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, Bronx: an 1840s Greek Revival mansion with formal gardens, about 45 minutes by car.
- Conference House, Staten Island: a seventeenth-century stone manor house, about 1.5 hours by car.
- Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow: a restored eighteenth-century farm and working mill, about an hour by car.
- Boscobel House and Gardens, Garrison: a Federal-style historic house with Hudson River views, about 1.5 hours by car.
More New York City travel
Other New York City travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Visit the Fraunces Tavern Museum and the Charging Bull Sculpture in Lower Manhattan.
- Manhattan Museum guides: American Museum of Natural History, National Museum of Mathematics and Intrepid Museum.
- Guides to NYC’s wildlife attractions: Queens Zoo, New York Aquarium and Prospect Park Zoo.
- New York City’s other parks: Roberto Clemente State Park, Riverbank State Park, Fort Tryon Park.
- What to expect at the General Grant National Memorial in Manhattan.
