"Forget conventionalisms; forget what the world thinks of you stepping out of your place; think your best thoughts, speak your best words, work your best works, looking to your own conscience for approval."
- new rochelle resident, susan b. anthony
Planning a trip to the Museum?
Here are a few tips to make your visit more enjoyable
Come rediscover the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum

***Check our calendar page for available tour dates & Museum closures ***
Details of Special Museum Events are posted on Our Events & News page & our Facebook page
Visit our 2021/22 Museum Tour Info for additional current tour information

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Special group tours can be customized
Let us create a unique tour for your group
 Contact us for group tour requests.
 VISITING DETAILS FOR MEMBER'S & GROUP TOURS
  • General tours last 1.25 to 2 hours (group tour times will be discussed prior to visitation). General includes both floors of Museum and outside points of interest on grounds including Paine's grave site and Sophia Brewster One Room Schoolhouse (outside portion may be canceled due to extreme weather conditions).
  • Tours begin once the entire group has arrived.
  • Confirmation for group tours will be sent via email once payment has been received. Member's tours are included with membership, confirmation is sent when an agreed date is reserved.
  • Due to the size of the Cottage, we recommend a 6 adult limit for member's private tours.  Group tour size accommodations will be discussed for the best experience.
  • Walkway to our Museum entrance is wheelchair accessible. There is a small curb before you enter the first floor.
  • Our second floor is accessible by stairs only. A virtual tour of our second floor exhibits can be arranged if requested when scheduling your tour. 
  • Museum restroom available on the second floor. 
  • We enjoy visitors of all ages. If children under 14 will be included in your tour, we recommend arranging a child's theme tour.
  • Leased and well behaved pets are welcome on our outside grounds. Please remember to pick up after your pets.
  • There is free street parking available on Sicard Avenue.
  • Weather permitting bring a Picnic to enjoy on our grounds. We have several tables available across our property. Forgot your picnic? Beechmont Tavern has a full menu that delivers right to the Cottage Grounds. Remember to take your trash with you.
  • Not into a Picnic, New Rochelle has many food choices available nearby. Visit Yelp, TripAdvisor & OpenTable.
  • Remember.
Guided Tours
We are a private 501c3 nonprofit & are not federally funded. Our admission fees
help fund the numerous Thomas Paine Cottage Educational Program

Thank you for visiting & for your generous support.
"Together we can keep history alive"

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