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    Fraunces Tavern Museum

    4.5 (57 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Amy W.

    such a hidden, historic gem. we had to check out the tavern museum after eating at the restaurant just below. the guy at the front desk was super nice and waived the fee for my boyfriend when he learned it was his birthday! admission is $10. it's a small museum, but it's very well-curated, and very fun and significant to be standing at the very spot of the history that the museum takes you through. there's a lot of content dedicated to Washington and the revolutionary period. I highly recommend coming here!

    Stephanie G.

    Despite New York's importance in the Revolutionary War, this is the only museum to it in Manhattan, and the oldest continually operating tavern as well. So it's worth stopping by and heading upstairs to see the colonial setting, learn about the tavern's importance during the war, and learn more about George Washington's stay here. It's self-guided except at 1pm there was a tour that explained more about Samuel Fraunces and the history of the street and neighborhood. The tour gave a lot more insights than the signage, but it was still about an hour to go through. It's worth the visit to find an authentic building in NYC remaining from the 18th century. Then you can eat downstairs if you are in the mood.

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    Kristina T.

    Fraunces Tavern claims to be the oldest standing structure in Manhattan, but its historical significance is from more than its age. The tavern played an important role in American colonial history and the American Revolution. Many prominent figures during that time attended a meeting or event held at the tavern, and the most famous one was Washington's farewell dinner with the Continental Army in the Long Room. The museum is opened daily from 12 to 5 P.M. Adult admission is $10. The restaurant is on the first floor, and the museum takes up the upper floors of the building. Depending on how much of a history enthusiast you are, it will take you between half an hour to over an hour to make your way through the entire museum. There is a lot of history to soak in. Visit the museum first, and then enjoy some food and drinks at the tavern.

    Ling C.

    I was going stir-crazy staying home. Thus, I utilized the cultural pass for Fraunces Tavern Museum. After I armed myself with a hand sanitizer, tissues, and a heavy scarf, I trekked to Lower Manhattan. It was 2:30 pm when I entered the museum. When I was there, the restaurant on the lower level was empty. Not thinking much of it, I headed upstairs, the man who sat at the admission desk said "no fee." Then I walked around by myself. I was the only person in the whole museum. If I wanted to touch the artworks, there was no one to stop me. There are three levels and I saw it all in 1/2 an hour. I was a little offended when I asked the man for a pamphlet, he just pointed to it and said: "go ahead." I didn't bother using his hand sanitizer after I received that kind of response.

    Lou C.

    Great spot, a little pricey, but we were there on Presidents Weekend and got in for one dollar. Definitely worth that!

    Laura C.

    A really cool place for history nerds (*ahem* me *ahem*) and aficionados. And, at only $7 per adult, is really affordable. I came upon here on a Saturday and managed to arrive right when a guided tour was beginning. Our docent, I want to say his name was Rob but I don't recall, was so knowledgeable and passionate, and gave history to you as straight as possible (which we know history isn't black or white... check out the black and white room in here if you want to know what I mean). So Fraunces, originally named after Queen Charlotte, and then when things began to sour between the colonies and England, Queen's Head, and then later Fraunces after the owner of the tavern during George Washington's time is a gem of a place. Before, or after, visiting, be sure to pop into the tavern for a drink or a meal because you'll be dining in a hall of legends. Fraunces is well-known for being the place where Washington liked to come during the war, and, where he gave his iconic farewell to his officers speech at the end of it (not a dry eye in the room!). There are a lot of cool artifacts and the museum is just a few minutes walk from Trinity Church. They definitely have been reaping the benefits of Hamilton's recent celebrity status and cater to this with a Hamilton scavenger hunt (it's for the kiddos, but I grabbed a sheet) Really fun and so nice to have an incredible pice of history so accessible.

    Marcelle M.

    $7 admission fee for adults - the museum shares a nice story of the Tavern and how it has evolved over the years. They do a nice job explaining the history

    Julie C.

    Wow! This place has quickly made it's way to my list of favorite museums. I learned so much about American history and how NYC has changed overtime from just one visit. There is so much history in the building and the Long Room was the very room George Washington gave his farewell speech in after the Revolution (how cool!!) The staff was knowledgable, informative and enthusiastic. Fraunces Tavern Museum really embraces all of the history that has happened in Lower Manhattan and it's eye opening to see how drastic some of the changes are. It's fascinating to learn about the places that we pass by on a daily basis and to know the history behind it all.

    G R.

    I enjoyed this immensely, the history of the building and all that happened in it. First one of the first homes built of it's kind in the area, then a tavern, however in those days it was a place of ideas and big dreams. Just imagine being in the same room where George Washington raised his glass. A bust of Washington, a tooth (and it isn't wood) and a lock of hair, how about a shoe/slipper of Martha's. There is also a flag room that depicts the stages of the American flag, for some reason my first reaction was Sheldon Cooper's fun with flags, of course the display here has much more meaning. Letters, guns and other items of the day. The Long Room, the scene of Washington's celebration with his generals, and at least for me of greater importance were the John Ward Dunsmore paintings memorializing the battles for history. You could feel the strife, hardship and purpose jump off the canvas, this alone was worth the mere seven dollars of the admission. Do take the time to watch the introductory video which explains more about the history of the building the site, and Samuel Fraunces.

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    Artem A.

    Would you like to travel back in time before the urbanization explosion turned new Amsterdam into the buzzing, insomnious concrete jungle we all know today? This museum may help recreate the era when Chinatown was a fresh water pond surrounded by farms, and the financial district was a small trading outpost. Down a pint at the tavern below and set 1750 on the time machine. An improbable remnant of that era, the five buildings on Fraunces' Tavern block have been salvaged by the ever-changing landscape of New York. The tavern was essentially the original lobbyist building designed to discuss politics and rub elbows with the inebriated politicians. The building became famous after George Washington (the military man, before the presidency) chose this place to officially disband the Revolutionary War generals. Asleep yet? Surprisingly, this is one of my favorite places in the financial district. Having visited many dilapidated historical buildings in other parts of America (Troy, NY comes to mind), it made my heart swell with joy to see this historical gem preserved in the middle of Manhattan. The very small museum--$7 admission fee is well worth it--dives into the history of the island, and the political nature of Fraunces' Tavern early days. The highlights include the recreated dining room from 1760's (as well as other rooms from that period) and early Manhattan maps from the Library of Congress. It's hard to believe that Chelsea was a small forest in 1750. There was a decent amount of the Revolutionary War memorabilia, flags, swords, muskets; those were the times to try mens' souls. Oh yes! Don't forget there's an actual tavern downstairs.

    Mike C.

    It's $7 to get in, $4 for seniors and children and free if you're military. It's a very small museum, more like a house actually where stuff from the 17th-19th centuries paraphernalia can be found here. It's one of the oldest houses that survived the Revolutionary war that was built in 1719 and then sold to Samuel Fraunces in 1762 to become a tavern. The tavern downstairs is the oldest in New York city. A lot of historical significance comes to play here as this tavern was the home to government houses during the Revolutionary War. Many paintings in this museum are actual 18th century works that depict life during the Revolutionary War. Another cool thing about this museum is the fact that you can drink right downstairs in the bar where they have plenty o beers.

    Kevin W.

    We had an excellent tour by Andrea, a Docent. After reading Bill O''Reilly's book, Killing England, and Brian Kilmead's Washington's Secret Six, the significance and importance of these sites during the American Revolutionary War really stand out. Their preservation is important. We visited the remnants of Fort George, long since demolished as well as the Gallows and the site of Nathan Hale's hanging as a spy for Washington.

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    Lory L.

    Wow wow wow my entire order was beyond amazing. I ordered a steak skirt and substituted the fried for garlic roasted and WOW. Definitely recommend it.

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