"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
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Come rediscover the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum
Tour Details found below

Tours conducted by appointment only
***Check our calendar page for Museum closures and tour request information***

All Special Museum Events are posted on our Schedule of Events page & our Facebook page

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Requests for group & special tours are currently being accepted for 2020
Let us create a unique tour for your group
 Contact us for special tour requests.
VISITING DETAILS
  • Tours last 1.25 to 1.5 hours. Includes both floors of Museum, (weather permitting) we visit outside points of interest on grounds including Paine's grave site and Sophia Brewster One Room Schoolhouse.
  • Due to our many hands on exhibits we offer visitation by guided tours only.
  • Tours leave promptly and cannot be joined once in progress.
  • Doors open 5 minutes before each tour for ticket purchase.
  • Space is limited to 6 adults for general tours. We will happily accommodate larger groups but do ask for at least 7 day advanced notice.
  • 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. Docents can conduct a virtual tour of our second floor exhibits.
  • Museum restroom for visitors available on the second floor. During regular operating hours a port o san is located at the foot of our Huguenot Bridge. Please ask at Museum to unlock it.
  • We enjoy visitors of all ages.
  • We love our pets but not everyone is comfortable around them. We ask that you leave your ferry friends outside while visiting the inside of our Museum. 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 tons of great food available nearby. Visit Yelp, TripAdvisor & OpenTable.
  • Remember - Before your visit, check our calendar page to make sure our Museum is not closed for a special event or tour has been fully booked.
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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