Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Mayor Fiorello La Guardia lived here in the summer of 1936, when an unusually bad heat wave drove him out of City Hall . He directed the city ’s business from the basement until the weather cooled off.

A hidden treasure within the Bronx, that offers informative and historic building tours , a Trolly that transports visitors for FREE & beautiful gardens to explore!

The Bartow-Pell Mansion is one of the most beautiful historic homes in the city . A NYC and a National Landmark , it dates back to 1654 and was once used as a summer residence by Fiorello La Guardia .

Don't forget to visit the small family grave plot in the back near the start of the hiking trail .

Chamber Music Concert on March 15th celebrating Women's history month with an all-female ensemble performing works by all-female 17th-century composers. Tickets: j.mp/BPMMSirenBaroque

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is a real hidden treasure in the Bronx...historic house, gorgeous gardens , and some NY political heritage as well ....

Susan Deland, author of Spectacular Bond: Reaching the Child with #Autism will discuss her book and be available for signing afterwards, Thursday, June 19, 7:30pm http://ow.ly/3lSJW5

Garden Hours: Daily, 8:30 am-dusk Museum Hours: Wed., Sat., and Sun., noon-4pm

Mansion and Carriage House tours begin at a quarter after the hour and are approximately 45 minutes in length. Read more

19th-century mansion in largest New York City park

Join me for First Friday tonight 5:30pm or the museum 's other Open House weekend events

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