Furnished with comfortable simplicity, (the house) is adorned by the elegant neatness which pervades it in every room, in every corner.

- Visitor, 1862

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.
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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.

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.

There is no on-site parking at the Museum. Primary parking for the Museum is available at the Lincoln Street Parking Garage and additional parking can be found on Grover Street and William Street.
Accessible entrances to the property include the gates at the Equal Rights Heritage Center and the 33 South Street sidewalk at the front of the house.

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.