Dyckman Farmhouse Museum on Postcard

"King of the hill. In a quickly changing city, it’s amazing to see a farmhouse perched in the middle of a New York City street. Built in 1784 and opening as a museum in 1916, the farmhouse is a standout historical destination in Inwood. Get ready to feel country by sitting on the porch, walking through a lovely garden, and touring the modest home. The farmhouse often plays host to live music and events for the family. Visit and learn something new. You'll love it. Admission is a buck for adults and free for children 10 and under, so if you don’t go, you’re basically a jerk." - Jeanne Henry

On the Grid : Dyckman Farmhouse

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"Dyckman Farmhouse, Inwood. King of the hill. In a quickly changing city, it’s amazing to see a farmhouse perched in the middle of a New York City street. Built in 1784 and opening as a museum in 1916, the farmhouse is a standout historical destination in Inwood. Get ready to feel country by sitting on the porch, walking through a lovely garden, and touring the modest home. The farmhouse often plays host to live music and events for the family. Visit and learn something new. You'll love it. Admission is a buck for adults and free for children 10 and under, so if you don’t go, you’re basically a jerk."

New York City

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"Dyckman Farmhouse, Inwood. King of the hill. In a quickly changing city, it’s amazing to see a farmhouse perched in the middle of a New York City street. Built in 1784 and opening as a museum in 1916, the farmhouse is a standout historical destination in Inwood. Get ready to feel country by sitting on the porch, walking through a lovely garden, and touring the modest home. The farmhouse often plays host to live music and events for the family. Visit and learn something new. You'll love it. Admission is a buck for adults and free for children 10 and under, so if you don’t go, you’re basically a jerk."

New York City

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John van Bockxmeer

Google

An enjoyable museum describing a unique piece of Manhattan heritage. The house is carefully preserved and it feels like you are walking back in time. Staff are helpful and the small shop has a lot of information and local historical booklets. I respect that they have included references and information about the first people and slavery origins of the original farming communities. Affordable $3 entry at time of writing. Nice and cool in summer!

Allan Pye

Google

I visited this wonderful little museum on Friday 04 October. I was on vacation from Liverpool (UK), staying in Harlem. I always planned to visit, and was glad that I did. It's an atmospheric place. You can feel the history there. Both young staff members (one male, one female) were very pleasant on the day that I visited. It's remarkable really, that this place still exists in Manhattan. General Admission is only $3. Crazy with today's prices. I spent the rest of the day exploring Inwood's lovely parks. I then had some nice food and a few beers in a couple of local bars before heading back to Harlem. I liked Inwood, and I will probably return.

Lauren Nicole

Google

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.

Mark Greenfield

Google

I am a native New Yorker and just visited this gem for the first time. It is not only a beautiful oasis but contains a treasure of history, both pleasant and unpleasant, but crucial to know. Melissa, the Director was outstanding with her knowledge and hospitality. I highly recommended this Museum to anyone interested in a unique NYC experience that gives insight into the city’s layered and somewhat unknown history. It is also just a very peaceful place to visit. It is located in a fabulous neighborhood as well. Definitely check it out!

Noelia Duran

Google

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.

Rose VT

Google

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.

Monica Matos

Google

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.

Davis D. Janowski

Google

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.

John van Bockxmeer

Google

An enjoyable museum describing a unique piece of Manhattan heritage. The house is carefully preserved and it feels like you are walking back in time. Staff are helpful and the small shop has a lot of information and local historical booklets. I respect that they have included references and information about the first people and slavery origins of the original farming communities. Affordable $3 entry at time of writing. Nice and cool in summer!

Allan Pye

Google

I visited this wonderful little museum on Friday 04 October. I was on vacation from Liverpool (UK), staying in Harlem. I always planned to visit, and was glad that I did. It's an atmospheric place. You can feel the history there. Both young staff members (one male, one female) were very pleasant on the day that I visited. It's remarkable really, that this place still exists in Manhattan. General Admission is only $3. Crazy with today's prices. I spent the rest of the day exploring Inwood's lovely parks. I then had some nice food and a few beers in a couple of local bars before heading back to Harlem. I liked Inwood, and I will probably return.

Lauren Nicole

Google

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.

Mark Greenfield

Google

I am a native New Yorker and just visited this gem for the first time. It is not only a beautiful oasis but contains a treasure of history, both pleasant and unpleasant, but crucial to know. Melissa, the Director was outstanding with her knowledge and hospitality. I highly recommended this Museum to anyone interested in a unique NYC experience that gives insight into the city’s layered and somewhat unknown history. It is also just a very peaceful place to visit. It is located in a fabulous neighborhood as well. Definitely check it out!

Noelia Duran

Google

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.

Rose VT

Google

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.

Monica Matos

Google

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.

Davis D. Janowski

Google

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.

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