Dyckman Farmhouse Museum

Incredible history, beautifully preserved, and I really appreciate that those who are in charge of preserving and honoring this historic site also discuss the history of the many enslaved and free people who built and made this house what it is. They honor all parts of the Dyckman Farmhouse history and they are actively working to find as much information as they can. Such a wild thing to see in New York City and to be able to walk through it was a walk back in time.

Recently went as part of my child's class trip, it was very interesting plus a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. The children were able to eat their lunch on the picnic benches in the backyard, it was a chilly day so the adults were freezing since we weren't running around like the kids were, I imagine the yard is pretty nice and cool in the summer. We've also been there as a family for their Fall Festival (some pictures are from then) and we had a lot of fun, drinking beer and apple cider. Very nice historical place to visit.

If you love history, architecture, and folks who are engaging about these topics please visit the Dyckman Farmhouse museum. Fabiola and Holly are extremely knowledgeable about the place and surrounding area! (they will answer any question you have about the house and surrounding area) The care put into this place by everyone who is involved is very apparent. Really enjoyed my time here when I visited on October 2nd. What's super cool is in the back is a rebuilt Hessian hut using all original materials found on the old lands of the Dyckman property. This truly is a hidden gem in Manhattan. Tickets are required to see this place but they are super affordable ($ 3 on their website and no fees) and well worth the admission. Another highlight is you can do a self-guided tour and take your time admiring all the rooms in the house. What else needs to be said: please visit this great museum! Tip: they do keep the door in the front locked however just knock and someone will greet you.

The Dyckman family's homestead. Well preserved and a hidden jewel of the neighborhood. Most pass it by without giving it a glance. I enjoy walking the grounds taking in the flowers and imagining what this area was like in the 1800's. It's such a beautiful house, the interior is just precious. The porches are also lovely.

A previous reviewer, Monica Matos, put it aptly, "a hidden jewel". I will not go into the history, as I often do on many of my reviews but suffice to say that the farmhouse was probably already built by circa 1784, and the Dyckman museum site does a great job on the history ( https://dyckmanfarmhouse.org/ ). What I will point out is the notion that the farm stretched from the Hudson River to the Harlem, imagine that. All the buildings, large and small, as far as you can see, came after. Quite amazing the place has survived and been preserved here in the heart of such a densely populated area.

Really interesting to see the history of this location and farm. Has signs everywhere explaining what life was like, as well as artifacts they found before building the house.

Fascinating Dutch farm house in Inwood. Shines light on the relatively unknown history of slavery in New York. The "Hessian hut" on the property is equally fascinating. The staff and in particular the guide to the Hessian hut were super nice and knowledgeable.

A lovely historical venue, for anyone who would like to time travel back 235 years. As an added bonus, interesting contemporary artwork complementing the antique interior furnishings, and quite an interesting exhibit on Inwood's Japanese population between the First and Second World Wars. And definitely tour the garden to see the magnificent old trees and outbuildings.

A historical pitstop near our crib. Dutch colonial built in 1785. surrounded by modernity, we sat at the rear of the farmhouse examining and marvelling the Hessian Soldier hut unearthed in 1916 and subsequently reconstructed. The Farmhouse was closed but it was still worth visiting and mulling over how they farmed on all that rocky terrain.

Hidden Historical Gem no longer, well at least to me and many of my Estee Lauder Companies IT associates. Today I was honored to volunteer along side a handful of my coworkers at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum [12.6.19] for our 6th Annual #ITDayofService. We got the opportunity to do a mini tour of the property like how they would give the community students and adults first. Then as volunteers we helped to clean up their exterior grounds. We were successful able to bag up 87+ bags of seasonal debris/trash, which is an amazing task in itself.#ITDoesGood #ITDayofService2019 #ELCFamily This location is the last surviving Farmhouse in a NYC borough. As a museum - historical site, it gets much of its not-for-profit support from its local community which was great to hear. This location reminded me of my local Grist Mill museum in my own home town. Sites like this are truly important to our communities big and small. As we approach the end of another decade, I can only be hopefully that places like this continue to be supported. I encourage others to stop in and learn a little about what use to be. It most likely will remind you how fortunate we are to live in this fast pace, rapidly changing society of today.

It's nice to see this little farmhouse next to buildings. I visited using a culture pass thru the library. There was only one other person there and they were outside. This house had two floors. Everything was open. Basement had the kitchen that they used back then. Outside was a bunker type house that a very nice person was telling me the history of it. He didn't mind standing in the rain.

The Dyckman Farmhouse was built in the early 1780s by the Dyckman family, who settled here from Holland. The house represents one of the very few examples of Dutch colonial architecture still standing in New York City. You can still see parts of the inner walls, which are displayed inside the building. The Farmhouse was part of a the huge property the Dyckman family used to own at the time, which extended as south as the 150s Streets. The family left during the Revolutionary War, and returned after the British were defeated. Some of the latest descendants of the Dyckman family donated the house to the City of New York in 1916, and now anybody can visit it during their opening hours (April to November Thursday to Saturday 11a-4p, December to March Friday to Saturday 11a-4p). The Farmhouse is surrounded by a modest but well kept garden and a few beautiful trees. It's a breath of peace of tranquility along busy Broadway. The rooms are adorned with beautiful furniture from those times (there's even a pair of shoes somebody in the family used to wear!), and it's fun to walk around and take the narrow stairway down to the basement where the kitchen used to be. I feel that good work is being done to manage and preserve the Dyckman Farmhouse, and I'm planning to return more often, chilling on one of those benches outside overlooking the structure. Events for young children are being held here regularly, which is another cool benefit, if you are an early parent.

This is a must stop for anyone interested in the history of Manhattan island, or really, just history in general. A fascinating, completely intact farmhouse, built in 1784, truly provides a portal back in time. The moment you pass through the gates, you have walked out of the most urban of environments, back to a time when NYC real estate was more plentiful and life was very different and much greener. I was lucky enough to get a tour from a summer intern named Izzy. She showed me all floors of the house, AND the lovely green space behind the museum (which includes a garden and a Hessian Hut)! I learned so much about the original Dyckman family, specific items in the house, and life in the city hundreds of years ago. There was also a separate exhibit of a local artist's paintings, which were lovely to look at as well! The museum is open Fri-Sun from 11-4. There is a small, but mighty gift shop in the visitors center selling Dyckman mason jars, growlers, and a lego kit of the farmhouse itself! In addition, there are many wonderful community events taking place on the museum grounds all the time! Definitely check their monthly event listings. Lots of quality programming for families and kids!

Pretty cool if you like Manhattan history! Place is small and takes about an hour to see the entire place. Historian workers there are helpful and very knowledgeable

Nice spot. 1) The visit is by donation. It is worth a visit. 2) It is the oldest farmhouse in Manhattan. 3) Give this place a visit if you are around the area.

Such an underrated gem in the city! First off, barely anyone was in this museum when I went - such a shame because it's so beautiful and free, too! I love history and to see the original building, learn about the history and structure of the building, and see how people used to live in Manhattan a few years ago is remarkable. I live in the area so I stopped by - again, being a free museum is a great perk - but am sad I had just missed the free tour given on Saturdays (don't miss it!) Could be wrong about this but I don't believe any of the furniture inside is authentic. That would have been nice. The LEGO miniature re-enactments are very, very well done and if you like LEGO you will enjoy how detail oriented they are! Definitely a great place to come spend an afternoon while in the area. I see posters sometimes that they have events like movie nights, game nights, and beer nights so maybe that's something to check out. Unusual to have a farmhouse in Manhattan but that's what I like most about the neighborhood, always something unusual and unique to explore around here!

I'm proud to say this house is located in my neighborhood for many years i passed by this house with out knowing it was a museum. I remember when i was in Junior High School my class teacher use to take us to different Museums every month, to learn about the history of Museums in New York. I remember her saying we was going to a museum located in Dyckman. I told her their was no museum in Dyckman and boy was i wrong. When we go to the Dyckman house i was really surprised that the museum i have been passing by for years was a museum. The first house build on Dyckman, At the same time my eyes could not believe it. I was so impressed and at that momment started to appreciate the area were i grew up in. Every day i would take the bus up on Broadway 204 street the (7) or (100) bus. That will take me to 181 street were i would get of to take a transfer to school. Everyday that was my route to go to school and come back. It's just a lesson learned that we are living in a place full of historic places. As we go inside a few steps to go up a beautiful garden in the outside. The house looked beautiful from the inside. History all over the walls. A walk threw frame with how it all started it all. I got to see the Dyckman house back in the day when it was the only house around. No buildings or stores everything was just dirt roads. It was an amazing experience on going in the different rooms in the house and learning about that great stories Dyckman house had to offer us. This house is the oldest remaining farm house on Manhattan Island. This house was build in 1764!! that's insane its still standing. Most houses got destroyed with time, And its incredible how this single home has made it threw about dozens of life time. Its a beautiful place to just sit on the near by benches it has outside the garden. If you do pass by this house check it out its a nice 20 minute experience the house is not that big but in those 20 minutes you will learn so much about the history of NYC especially Inwood.

Dyckman Famrhouse Museum is certainly a nice gem and small location at busy Broadway, located a few steps up a small rocky ledge. But it's self-guided and donations are appreciated. There are a few rooms to see inside the farmhouse museum itself and then it's mostly the yard and garden in the front and back. Not a whole lot to see, but again, it's a nice small historic location in the upper part of Manhattan.

Great taste of really old New York, this year of farmhouse sits on almost an acre of land in Inwood. Grounds are beautiful and the house well kept but watch your head as your walking around; at 6'1 I bumped my head a few times. Lol for their events - we went for a beer history.

This museum only open on Friday-Sunday, you must knock the door to be let in. Simple and no high tech , you pay only $1 inside the donation box and then just take your time exploring the inside. Nothing much to see, small old house,not much historical information, the furniture mostly not original and some not in the exact period of 1784 (the time the house was built) but in 1916 when the house was opened as museum. There is a nice garden surrounding the house where you could walk around. Things to do 'once' in NYC #9174 : See the last farmhouse existing in Manhattan - check

I've visited this house one time with my girlfriend on a rainy day. The house was a very intimate time capsule of sorts. It was free to get in (donations), and no line at all. You can visit at any time and not worry about other people being there because it's not a hot spot at all. I enjoyed my visit along with the small history lesson when asking questions about certain things inside the house. If you're ever in dyckman, check out the little farmhouse!

In the middle of a very busy Latin section of Inwood sits on a small hill, Manhattan's oldest house, the Dyckman Home (built in 1784 and inhabited until the 1850's). What's almost as surprising as the age of the building is that it's been a museum for nearly 100 years. For a donation of a couple dollars you can stroll around the two floor home and it's quaint backyard. It's only open Friday-Sunday, it's small and there isn't much to see but the feeling of real history is there and it's definitely worth checking out if you're a history buff. In addition to the house there's also a very carefully reconstructed "hessian hut" in the back yard. During the revolutionary war, German soldiers built these little houses all along the Dyckman's 250 acre property. Unfortunately you can't see inside it but it's an interesting side piece of history as well.

This little white farmhouse, a living museum, is a true neighborhood treasure. That it survived from the Colonial era is truly a miracle. The grounds are free to explore. There's a Hessian Hut out back that was reconstructed after its discovery during archeological digs a century ago. Admission into the farmhouse itself is a mere dollar. Treat yourself. Explore some local history.

This is an amazing piece of manhattan history! Takes about 15 to 20 min to go through it.

i visited the dyckman farmhouse museum for the first time yesterday. i always walk by and was extremely curious. they have this beautiful garden outside. you can walk around and the back has two tables with seats under trees. the side has some benches under trees and you're surrounded by blossoming tulips. the house itself was pretty small. you can spend maybe 20-30 minutes exploring everything if you take your time. it's incredible seeing how they preserved so much for this long. there was only one staff member inside. she was super friendly and we chatted a bit about the history of the house and the family that lived in it. i definitely recommend stopping by and learning a bit about the dyckman family history.

Another great little museum, hidden along Broadway at 204th Street. Up a small, rocky ledge, this is a throwback to the late 18th century and Manhattan's first European settlers. The museum is small enough and self-guided enough that you can walk through it. I recommend that you start with the outside, walking around the yard and garden in back. You'll see a detached smokehouse, as well as an example of a Hessian hut -- the kind of building German soldiers lived in during the Revolutionary War. Inside, you'll see upstairs and downstairs living areas, including the upstairs sleeping dorm, which was at one time subdivided into multiple rooms. And downstairs, you'll see some exposed stone in which Revolutionary soldiers carved the playing board for a century-gone game. Another must-see from Old New York.

I admit, I didn't have very high expectations of the Dyckman Farmhouse. I figured I had already seen enough Dutch-American stuff via the Museum of City of New York and Bowne House... What would make this one so special? The answer is "Location, location, location." Despite (or perhaps because) its location in Manhattan, it's surreal having a farmhouse occupying space, knowing there's a bunch of high-rises nearby. Granted, it's located at Inwood, where it's certainly unlike Midtown or Lower Manhattan, but it's still such an amazing sight. When one enters the museum, you must knock on the door to gain access, and my mother and I were greeted by a very sweet, kind museum staff member, whose name I don't recall. Admission is only $1, with donations accepted. You have access to all the floors, sans some Staff-Only rooms; it is self-guided and very easy to read with their descriptions. Nothing superfluous, all factual and to-the-point, making it easy for the average Joe or Jane. While the physical structure of the Farmhouse is reminiscent of other Dutch-colonial style homes of the 18th century, this place also has a great backyard with tall cherry and beech trees. The staff members also grow their own beets, carrots, and raspberries in the garden. They give away free samples to visitors, which makes it awesome. It's amazing how change can occur...When one keeps a part of history for another century, it's like a time warp that takes you back while living in the present all at once. Highly recommended for those into the history of New York City, history in general, and knowledge seekers of all ages.

Well worth a visit. It is very extensive and covers a wide range of art and periods. It is of interest to all in the family. It is good also to get out of the sun and have a slower pace while visiting NY. It is not free though.

What a great place tucked up an escarpment in Inwood. Hard to see, they can use better signage because you don't want to miss this gem. 1/2 acre grounds and a house from the 18th C - front and back porch. Also great programming often for children, and interesting history lecture series for adults.

Truly a treasure in Inwood. This is the oldest existing farmhouse in Manhattan - and the fact that it's still standing and in such good condition is a miracle. The staff of the house are super knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed touring the grounds and seeing the Hessian Hut. A great idea to visit this when you are going to the Cloisters.

This is a wonderful little surprise -- a circa 1784 Dutch farmhouse, including grounds, nestled in bustling the Inwood neighborhood. My favorite part is the reproduction Hessian hut behind the house.

It's nice that this house is still standing but it's a 12 minute self tour, and there is not much to see. Donations are optional.

Tiny museum nestled in an obscure corner of Inwood, eighteenth-century farmhouse with garden and shrubbery. The Dyckmans, wealthy farmers cultivating the soil with the help of a few slaves and freedmen and -women, left New York City during the Revolutionary War while the British were occupying the Heights. A log hut serving as barracks for Hessian soldiers remains in the Garden. When the Dyckmans returned, their house had been burned down, so they built the present home. It's been restored, with period furniture (some of it belonging to the family), along with the finds of urban archaeology. Occasional concerts in the garden make this spot an urban Arcadia. No cafeteria but they don't mind your eating a picnic lunch in the garden. Admission is just $1. Across Broadway is one of NYC's best wineshops, PJWine.

Come see this! Getting off the subway, I wondered "Where the hell could there be a farmhouse around here?" and there it was! An educational and interesting spot just a subway ride away. I think it was a $2 donation and its self-guided. The Hessian huts out back, while not originally on that site, are amazing to see. A fun spot to check out. Takes about a half hour.

Toured the Dyckman Farmhouse as part of "Open House New York" weekend. A cute, little museum that was not crowded at all. The guide was very friendly and informative. It's a bit out of the way, but within easy walking distance from the subway (which ends at 207th St) You can wander the house and garden at will. It's small and probably will only take you 30 minutes (or more, if you linger) to see it all. I particularly liked the winter kitchen in the basement.

I remember the 1st time we saw this place as we passed by in a car - the little historic building hovering higher than the street, so different from its surroundings, a throwback from another time... we just had to Google to find out what it was! This museum will cost you $1 & take you about half an hour to take in, it's worth an afternoon if you're into NY history &/or old stuff in general. The house is quaint, & the bulk of historic knowledge you get is from reading the info presented in the newspaper clippings & exhibits on display rather than from the visual re-staging of the house, which is fine. It is a bit jarring to find out that some of the home's previous occupants were slave owners (among the evidence, a newspaper clipping offering a reward for a runaway slave). But that's history. The grounds are pretty cool to walk (takes about 7 mins) & it's great that they have schools visiting here to learn a bit about NYC history. So while this isn't the most engrossing, impressive museum in town (probably technically deserves a 3.5 rating), it is neato to step back in time for a short while & experience things as they were. Again, it's only $1!!