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!

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!

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.

Kelly

Google

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.

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.

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.

Nils Paellmann

Google

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.

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!

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!

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.

Kelly

Google

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.

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.

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.

Nils Paellmann

Google

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.

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