"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
Please see our see our reopening plans
all current tour information provided on our reopening page



Come rediscover the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum

***Check our calendar page for tour request information & Museum closures ***
All Special Museum Events are posted on Our Events & News page & our Facebook page

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During NY reopening, requests for group & special tours
are taken with at least a 2 week notice
Let us create a unique tour for your group
 Contact us for special tour requests.
 VISITING DETAILS FOR PRIVATE TOURS
  • General tours last 1.25 to 2 hours (specialty 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.
  • Reservation and tickets will be sent via email once payment has been received.
  • Space is limited to 6 adults for private tours. Exceptions are made if group contains children. We will happily accommodate larger groups through our special tour requests for groups.
  • 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. 
  • 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 many food choices 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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