Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace, New York City, New York City, NY, 10032
Located in Washington Heights, Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest house in Manhattan. Built in 1765 for a British Colonel, the house was the headquarters and war office of George Washington. As well as serving as a museum, the well-preserved Palladian mansion is a national and NYC landmark.
The Basics
Take a self-guided tour of the historic house, during which you’ll explore nine rooms complete with period furnishings and careful reproductions of period carpets and wallpaper. Highlights include George Washington’s office, Eliza Jumel’s bedchamber, a dining room full of 18th-century crystal and glassware, and personal artefacts from Roger Morris, George Washington, and Aaron Burr. Tours of Harlem and Upper Manhattan, as well as gospel and history-focused tours, typically pass by or include a stop at the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
Things to Know Before You Go
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is ideal for history and architecture buffs.
Paid docent-led tours are available on weekends and select Fridays.
There’s an archive, reference library, and gift shop on-site.
The mansion is not wheelchair accessible.
How to Get There
Morris-Jumel Mansion is located on Jumel Terrace in Washington Heights. Take the C train to 163rd Street and walk two blocks east, or the 1 train to 157th Street and walk for 10 minutes. A number of buses also stop nearby, including the M2, M3, M18, and M101. Street parking is available in the area.
When to Get There
The mansion is open from Tuesday through Sunday, with slightly extended hours on the weekend. Holiday closures include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The mansion often hosts different programs and activities, including ghost tours on certain evenings. Check the website for the latest schedule.
Area Attractions
Morris-Jumel Mansion is a part of the Jumel Terrace Historic District. Highlights of the area include row houses in wood, brick, limestone, and brownstone that were built in the late 19th century. Washington Heights area is also home to a number of attractions, such as Fort Tryon Park, the Met Cloisters Museum, the Hispanic Society of America, the Academy of Arts and Letters, the United Palace Theatre, and the Audubon Ballroom.
Ways to explore
Spend time at the mansion on a guided tour of the exterior and your own self-guided tour of the interior, which gives you access to nine rooms outfitted with historically accurate period furnishings. Highlights include George Washington’s office, Eliza Jumel’s bedchamber, a dining room full of 18th-century crystal and glassware, and personal artifacts from George Washington, Aaron Burr, and the home’s original owner, Roger Morris.
Walking and cycling tours of Harlem and Washington Heights, as well as gospel and history-focused tours, typically pass by or include a stop at the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
Accessibility
The mansion plans to undergo renovations in the fall of 2025 to make the ground floor wheelchair-accessible.
Age limits
None
What to pack
Camera
What to wear
Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
Pets (including emotional support animals), food, drinks
Amenities
Restrooms, gift shop
Address
Morris-Jumel Mansion is located in the Jumel Terrace Historic District in Washington Heights, Manhattan. This historic neighborhood is easy to access from elsewhere in Manhattan by both car and public transportation.
Driving
The neighborhood is accessible via FDR Drive (from the east side) and Henry Hudson (from the north and west sides). Some street parking is available in the area, and there’s a parking garage on 161st Street.
Public transportation
The closest subway station to the museum is the C train stop at 163rd Street. The 1 train and A train stop within a short walking distance of the museum. Bus lines M2–M5 and M101 also stop nearby.
Best times to visit
Guided tours take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, typically right when the museum opens.
Best days to visit
The mansion is open Tuesday through Thursday afternoons and Friday through Sunday from late morning to afternoon. Weekdays generally have fewer crowds.
Best months to visit
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is a year-round attraction, but spring and fall are generally the best times of year to visit New York in terms of weather.
Special events
The mansion often hosts various programs and activities—including paranormal investigations—on select evenings. Check the website for the latest schedule.
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