Museums · New York
Alice Austen House
Photography, period rooms and a historic waterfront home on Staten Island.
A daytime cultural visit
The house and the collection
Alice Austen’s Staten Island home adds photography and a waterfront setting to the historic-house circuit. Its cottage scale broadens the story beyond the palatial residences of Fifth Avenue.
Combine the period rooms with the museum’s photographic exhibitions. The house makes a useful starting point for learning about Austen’s work and the changing visual record of New York.
Admission and visiting
General admission is a suggested $5. Check the current exhibition and closure notices before making the trip.
Wednesday–Friday noon–5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday–Tuesday. Announced closures include November 25–28 and December 23–January 2.
Access: A ramp entrance is at the rear of the house; public galleries and period rooms are largely on the first floor.
Support the museum
Readers interested in art, historic houses and daytime cultural visits.
- Use the official visitor page for current admission and public programs.
- Support the museum through its own published giving or membership options.
Compare the current level, guest privileges and event registration before joining. A membership or museum admission ticket does not automatically include a gala.