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 December, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seward-house-museum-tour-december-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

• Thursday, December 18th: The 10 AM and 4 PM tours will be closed.
• Friday, December 19th: The 4 PM tour will be closed.
• Saturday, December 20th: The 11 AM and 4 PM tours will be closed.
• Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th: The museum is closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1st: The museum is closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
• 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