It is said that the old Seward kitchen was one of the most popular stations of the Underground Railroad, and that many a poor slave who fled by this route to Canada carried to his grave the remembrance of its warmth and cheer.
Visit The Seward House Museum
Visit The Seward House Museum
General Info
- A guided tour is the only way to see the Museum. Tours begin at the top of the hour.
- Tour availability is subject to change. Sometimes we reach capacity due to large pre-scheduled groups.
- Advance reservations are available and advised. Visitors without pre-booked tickets will be admitted as capacity allows.
- When extreme heat causes unsafe conditions for visitors and volunteers, the second floor of the Museum will be closed. In the event of a closure due to heat, a partial refund will be issued upon request.
- Morning tours are often closed to the public due to large groups and field trips. To make sure your desired tour is available, please make a reservation in advance.
- See below for upcoming tour closures. Call (315) 252-1283 for more information.
- To book a tour for April 2026, please visit this page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seward-house-museum-tour-april-2026-tickets...
- Please be advised that our ticketing platform, Eventbrite, charges a small fee. To avoid this fee, you can call us at (315) 252-1283 or purchase a ticket in person.
Hours
- Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- The Museum is also open on Sundays from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (June through September only).
- Tours run on the hour and the final tour of the day begins at 4:00 PM. Please see below for upcoming tour closures.
- The Museum is closed January through February and on most holidays.
Upcoming Tour Closures
- April 3rd: 10AM and 4PM Tours Closed
- April 4th: 4PM Tour Closed
- April 9th: 11AM, 2PM, and 3PM Tours Closed
- April 10th: 12PM and 1PM Tours Closed
- April 11th: 3PM Tour Closed
- April 16th: 4PM Tour Closed
- April 17th 10AM and 11AM Tours Closed
- April 21st: 10AM Tour Closed
- April 25th: 1PM and 2PM Tours Closed
Parking
- Up to ten cars can use the parking lot at the Museum. Overflow parking is availible at the Lincoln Street Parking Garage. For more info, visit the Directions and Parking page
Admission
- Museum members – Free Admission
- Adults – $15.00
- AAA/Senior Citizens (65+)/Military – $12.00
- National Trust Members – $12.00
- Cayuga County Residents - $10.00
- Students with ID – $8.00
- Children under 6 – Free Admission
- SNAP - Free (Valid for 1 cardholder and 3 of their guests per party)
- The Museum is a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active-duty military and their families. This program runs from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
- North American Reciprocal Museum Association Members - Free Admission
Contact
Telephone: (315) 252-1283
Fax: (315) 253-3351
Email: info@sewardhouse.org
