Path Through History at Lyndhurst
Various Dates in June and October
$35-$42 + service fees
Come join us on this special “I Love New York” Path Through History Tour! This rare and specialized tour will lead you on a path through our historic landscape and mansion.
You will begin by exploring the first through fifth floors of the mansion, providing visitors with a rare glimpse of the lavish decorative arts and furniture from the previous owners of Lyndhurst. You will visit rooms such as the Mansion`s Parlor, filled with furniture designed by architect A.J. Davis, the opulent Grand Picture Gallery with an original collection of European paintings, and impressive Tiffany stained glass windows.
Visitors then climb to the observation tower with panoramic views of the Hudson River and Manhattan. You will then descend the backstairs to view the Butler’s Suite and extensive kitchens, before exiting through the servants’ dining room to visit the 1911 Laundry Building, complete with original fixtures.
After visiting the Mansion, you will take a leisurely stroll towards the Hudson River, wending your way past restored “outdoor rooms,” the site of an elaborate treehouse and rare trees and gardens. While you take in the best views of the river, you’ll hear about several outbuildings and the estate’s “recreation center.” This two-hour tour ends with a visit to the restored 19th-century bowling alley with an exhibit on Lyndhurst owner Helen Gould and neighbor Madam C. J. Walker in the North Parlor as well as entering the South Parlor, which features decorative arts and 1895 wicker furniture and of course the 1894 bowling lanes!
Important Information, Please Read:
- Please be advised that this tour requires long periods of standing, many flights of stairs, and walking over uneven ground.
- A limited number of tickets are available for each event, and events do sell out.
- Some tickets may be available for purchase on-site, but these are not guaranteed.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the entry time on your ticket. If you are late, we will do our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee it.
- Check-in at the Welcome Center.
- All ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
- A Grounds Pass is not needed if you already have a Tour or Event Ticket.
- Not recommended for children under 12.
- No large bags, backpacks or strollers allowed in the mansion.
- To best accommodate groups, including special needs, please contact us in advance to make reservations at 914-303-6844.
Schedule
June 20th and 21st from 10:45am to 12:45pm
October 10th from 11:30am to 1:30pm
October 11th-12th from 10:45am to 12:45pm
Tickets
Adult: $42
Senior, AAA, Military, Student: $40
Youth (Under 18): $35
To reach Lyndhurst’s Ticket Box Office, please call: 914-631-4481 between 9:30 am- 4:30 pm Thursday – Monday.
This specialty tour is limited to ten participants due to narrow stairs and confined spaces.
Accessibility
For a safe and enjoyable experience, due to the number of narrow steps and uneven ground, please be advised of the following:
- The majority of this tour is not ADA accessible.
- This tour is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. There are 79 steps up to the tower and 99 steps down to the basement.
- There is no elevator in this historic building, and seating and rest opportunities are limited on this tour.
- The tower is not air-conditioned, and the upper floors may reach high temperatures in the summer heat.
Plan Your Visit
Please check-in at the Welcome Center, the brick complex located just past Lyndhurst Mansion, where visitors can visit the gift shop and use the restrooms. Plan to arrive at the Welcome Center 15 minutes prior to your ticket time.
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