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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.

- Newspaper, 1891

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.
To book a tour in October, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seward-house-museum-tour-october-2025-ticke...
To book a tour in November, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seward-house-museum-tour-november-2025-tick...
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.

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

Friday, October 24th: The 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM tours will be closed.
Saturday, October 25th: The 4 PM tour will be closed.
Tuesday, October 28th: The 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM tours will be closed.
Wednesday, October 29th: The 4 PM tour will be 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