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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.
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
- The Museum is closed to the public in January and February.
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
