No Guided Tours on Friday, April 26. Museum admission only.

January 12-April 28, 2024
Fri.-Sun. | 12-5pm

general admission includes:

A guided tour ticket and admission to the Historical Museum. WHAT TO SEE IN THE MUSEUM >>

The Two Centuries Tour
Tour times: 1:00 & 3:00pm
This walking tour travels through time and the Historic Richmond Town campus. Explore the Native Encampment which interprets the life of the Lenape people in the 17th century; then it's the Voorlezer's House, the site where an important figure in the Dutch/English community of Cocclestown lived. The tour also includes the Christopher House, a stone structure which bore witness to the American Revolution and the divided loyalties of 1770s Staten Island. The tour concludes with the Guyon-Lake-Tysen House, a large farmhouse with period rooms spanning the 19th century and a working kitchen. This tour invites you to contemplate the changing landscape and human population of Staten Island over time, from European contact through the era of the young republic.

The Village Life Tour
Tour Times: 2:00 & 4:00pm
This walking tour focuses on the 1820s, a transformative decade for Staten Island and for the United States. Tour the Guyon-Lake-Tysen House, which features a working 1820s kitchen, complete with tools and implements, many of which were made by artisans in the village. Learn about the typical shop and home trades of 1820s Americans, as the tour stops in the Basket Maker's House and Broom Shop. The tour's last stop is the village Tavern, a place where people met for entertainment, and to discuss the politics of the day. Long before Staten Island was a part of the City of New York, it was a quiet and bucolic landscape, dotted with small villages and farmsteads; this program invites you to imagine what life was like here two hundred years ago.

Adults (12+) - $10
Kids (6-11) - $5
Members - FREE
Kids (5 and under) - FREE

Last tickets sold at 4pm. Call for more information (718) 351-1611.

May 1-August 25, 2024
Wed.-Sun. | 11am-4pm
*Free Admission Hours: Thursdays, 2-4pm

general admission includes:

Access to the Open Village and the Historical Museum. Living history demonstrations by costumed interpreters are presented in historic houses and shops throughout the sight and visitors can attend daily programs. Set against the backdrop of the woods and wetlands surrounding the site, the Open Village is an immersive experience that educates and inspires. 

Daily Programs: BEGINNING JUNE 1

  • Weavers & Watermen (Basket Maker’s House)

  • Fashion, Function and Freedom (Stephens-Black House)

  • Ontmoet de Voorlezer (Meet the Voorlezer) (Voorlezer’s House)

  • Talk of the Tavern (Guyon Tavern)

  • Life of the Lenape (Native Encampment)

  • A Clean Sweep (Kruser-Finley House)

Adults (12+) - $10
Kids (6-11) - $5
Members - FREE
Kids (5 and under) - FREE

*tickets required. reserve online or at the door. Free admission does not apply to kids in groups. Advanced reservation for groups larger than 20 is REQUIRED.

Last tickets sold at 3pm. Buildings & programs vary daily. Call for more information (718) 351-1611.

Know Before You Go

Throughout the year, we host an array of site-wide special events and programs. Please note that during these events, admission to Historic Richmond Town will be for special events ONLY and special event pricing will apply. Regular offerings as listed on this page may be modified or unavailable. Visit our Events Calendar to view a full list of Special Event Admission days, which are indicated by an asterisk.

At Historic Richmond Town, we have three different locations with varying hours of operation depending on the season. Please note the specific admission information and hours of operation for each location below:

  • HISTORIC VILLAGE
    The information listed on this page applies to our main Historic Village location - the heart of Historic Richmond Town! Please check the calendar below before your visit, as admission pricing and daily offerings vary by season.

  • DECKER FARM
    Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm is open seasonally and access is not included in a general admission ticket.
    HOURS: October Weekends | 12-5pm | 435 Richmond Hill RD.

  • BILLIOU-STILLWELL-PERINE HOUSE
    Historic Richmond Town’s Billiou-Stillwell-Perine House is open for guided tours on limited basis as part of our Specialized Tours Program offered on select weekends only in the Spring and Fall. These tours are not included in a general admission ticket and are published periodically on our Events page throughout the year.

Read about our site policies, code of conduct, and accessibility accommodations.

Group Reservations

Historic Richmond Town offers discounted group rates to parties of 10 or more and welcome many types of visits, including, but not limited to adults and kids of all ages; colleges and universities, groups of visitors with disabilities (please see our Accessibility page for additional details), camps and youth groups.

Directions

441 Clarke Ave                               
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-1611

Located in the heart of Staten Island, Historic Richmond Town is a 15-minute drive from all bridges and a 30-45 minute ride from the Staten Island ferry on the S74 bus. We have FREE parking. If you are visiting us from midtown Manhattan by public transportation you will have a relaxing trip via ferry but please expect 90 minutes of travel time to and from Historic Richmond Town.

Admission to Open Village, the Museum, and Guided Tours are available in the Historic Third County Courthouse/Visitor Center, located at 441 Clarke Avenue. Parking is FREE and plentiful.