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"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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Planning a trip to the Museum?
Here are a few tips to make your visit more enjoyable
Discover the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum

Details of Special Museum Events are posted on Our Events & News page & our Facebook page
Visit our 2023 Museum Tour Info for 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.


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 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.
  • Leashed 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 Programming

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


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  • Home
  • Visit/Contact Us
    • 2023 Museum Tour Info >
      • Walking Tour
    • Contact Us
    • Get all the News
    • HIstory of Cottage
    • Sophia Brewster One-Room Schoolhouse
    • Past & Current Exhibits
  • Your Support
    • Cottage Repairs & Restoration Fund
    • Membership/Donations/Facebook Fundraiser
    • Volunteer
    • Become a Docent
    • Our Mission & Board
  • Events & News
    • NewRo History Blog
    • Quaff & Quill Author Series