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Visit the Museum
Visit four floors of period rooms in the Merchant's House, furnished with the family's original possessions, furniture, and clothing.
MHM & the Underground Railroad
NY1: Safe House Linked to Underground Railroad Discovered
NY1: Safe House Linked to Underground Railroad Discovered
The Merchant's House is the first landmarked building in the borough.
NY Times: A Secret Passage to the Underground Railroad
NY Times: A Secret Passage to the Underground Railroad
A passageway hidden below a dresser at the Merchant’s House Museum had long been a mystery. Then researchers learned that the home’s original builder was an abolitionist.
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Interior Design House Tour
Interior Design House Tour
Have you ever wanted to know how successful New Yorkers decorated their homes in the mid-19th century? Curious what furniture was in vogue? Window coverings? What floor coverings were used in various rooms? Wonder where and how they purchased their furnishings?Join expert interior designer and MHM docent extraordinaire Dennis McAvena for an in-depth and behind-the-scenes exploration of the elegant interiors of Merchant's House. We'll step back in time as we discuss the specifics and challenges (lighting!) of 19th century interior design, as well as how form follows function, exploring how rooms like the grand double parlor played a role in social entertaining.This 90-minute tour takes place outside general museum hours, ensuring an exclusive experience for guests.
Event Tickets: Virtual & In-Person
Event Tickets: Virtual & In-Person
MHM YouTube Page
MHM YouTube Page
Built in 1832, the Merchant’s House was home to a prosperous merchant family and their Irish servants for almost 100 years. Complete with the family’s original furnishings and personal possessions, the house offers a rare and intimate glimpse of domestic life in New York City from 1835-1865.
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