They definitely updated this so much! It looks so good inside. Super spacious. I attended a baby…read moreshower here and it did not disappoint. Of course this is only the venue itself, but once it's decorated and tables set up, it can look amazing. Lights can be changed, restrooms were updated and nice.

Beautiful place, great owner who tries his hardest to help your event come out spectacular.read more

The Staten Island Museum is one of the many museums/buildings on the historic Snug Harbor grounds…read more Ive never been to Snug Harbor before and this was one of the first buildings I came upon. Front desk staff was super friendly and informative. The museum itself isn't very big and I Probably took about 30 minutes to view it. Id say the admission although suggested was definitely worth it. For me though Id say the architecture of the building itself both inside and out was more interesting to me than the exhibits themselves. Who knew Staten Island had such a good little museum? I look forward to coming here and again and will check their listings of events often.

I am smitten . You can't come to this museum without falling in love with…read more Staten Island. The staff positioned at the entry really were so welcoming and helpful. I am happy to have their teachings! Besides learning that this area of New York city had a terra-cotta factory & a Bubble Gum Factory. We learn about the businesses that employed the locals and the goods that Americans could enjoy! As well as the after effects of industry , environment and public health. Erasure poetry was clever. I had never heard of it before. Taking the pages of a book written by Robert Richard Randall. He was a shipmaster who was very kind to build buildings to house the sailors who worked their lives on boats and had absolutely no money , no housing and no financial security. So now this building has become a museum. Environmental fiber arts exhibit was pretty appropriate. This artist have woven plastics into amazing sculptures. Fascinating. Sad that recycling efforts are so low. So much non biodegradable mater. We could do better if we get outraged enough to contact officials to make a change. You will learn how they succeeded in the past with women activists that were able to ultimately clean up Fresh Kills area! Beautiful nature now. The staff recommended a stroll. I saw the statue of the founder of this building. Homage to such a kind man. The garden outside was a nice. I really recommend coming here. If I had my ukelele. This place was a delight in many many ways .

I got married at Snug Harbor on 6/17/22, and despite some bumps in the road leading up to the day,…read morethe day itself was perfect thanks to my amazing team at celebrate. I wasn't satisfied with the condition of the Chinese Scholar Garden during my walk-through, and the team was so flexible and helped us change the cocktail hour location to the Tuscan Garden at the last second, which I really appreciate. I couldn't believe how beautiful the tented pavilion looked on the night of my event. My team was really responsive to any concerns that I had and I am extra grateful for Jessica! I think there is room for improvement when it comes to signage for guests and parking (a lot of people were confused) but other than that, my guests raved abut everything. Also I would suggest that they upgrade to some prettier fans for the tented pavilion. But those are my only cons!

Our wedding and reception at Snug Harbor was one of the best parties I've ever been to. The…read moreservice, the food, organization, and environment all came together to make it a wonderful and magical event. We were married in early August of 2015. Our ceremony was held in the Chinese Scholar Garden and the reception at the tented pavilion a short walk away. Our theme was Midsummer Night's Dream meets 1920's Lawn Party. We had around 130 guests. We chose the Extended Cocktail Wedding Celebration package with a sampling of butler styled hors d'oeuvres, fruit and cheese board, and Mediterranean and sushi stations. For dinner, we had buffet stations of pasta, salad, made to order Asian stir fry, and a carving station of three items. There was also a dessert station. The food was outstanding! They were able to cater to many different tastes and dietary restrictions. We were all very pleased with food. The environment fit our theme perfectly. The gardens and grounds where we took our photos and had our ceremony were clean, well groomed, verdant, and blooming. We set up a badminton net on the lawn next to the pavilion with cafe tables and chairs on the edge. We also set up a photo booth with backdrop on the lawn. Last and most importantly was the service and organization of our event. Everything went off without a hitch. There was plenty of time for our vendors to set up--DJ, live band, sound guy, photographer, MC, flowers/designer, and videographer. There was ample parking, a convenient place for our shuttle bus to pick up and drop off guests, and it was easy to get to and from the ferry on public transportation. We had a personal attendant who made sure we had enough food and drink. The staff worked well with our vendors and MC to make it the most special of times. We would definitely recommend having your wedding or special event at Snug Harbor.

We visited because we were looking for a location to host a baby shower. Pictures looked nice so we…read moredecided to stop by. We're so glad we did because it helped us make an informed decision. Parking is very limited and would have to be shared with others who are hosting events in neighboring rooms. There's a small, medium and large room. We were thinking of renting out the medium one. However it smelled soooo bad-we decided against it. We thought about renting the smaller room but it was a lot smaller than we needed. A male worker showed us around and he seemed annoyed as he took us from room to room. As soon as you walk in it looks run down and smells old and moldy like someones unkempt basement. They also had ridiculous drink packages and overall we would have been embarrassed to hold an event here. Would definitely not recommend. There are better options nearby.

Having been here to a wedding, I can say it's a cozy, yet spacious area. They decorate nicely and…read morethere's room for ornate and simple affairs if you work with them.

This is a great place to have an engagement party with family & friends. Long story short, the food…read morewas great, the staff was friendly, great time for everyone. Highly recommended!

Sad that management would allow the valets to smoke right outside the doors and put out their…read morecigarettes as they are climbing into your car. It's disrespectful and rude.

I've called and left messages at this location. I never received a call back. I even tried the…read morepizzeria as per the previous reviewer and I was received by a rude worker. To think I was looking to hold two separate occasions at this venue. Good thing I experienced their POOR service ahead of time.

Food is delicious, the owner is super friendly and the service is great. These things are hard to…read morecome by in a restaurant.

Went for a 40th birthday food and sangria was delicious! They have a nice size room for a party!…read moreAnd plenty of street parking!

I attended a party at this place and I must say they have a great and spacious party room , the…read morestaff is really friendly and the food surpassed my expectations.. absolutely great food !!! But now to the reason why there's only 3 stars ... The bar is not really that great and their selection of beers and other alcohol content is very poor . It's summer in full force and they didn't even have the beer on tap that I wanted . So that was disappointing.. also need better tequila cause the selection is not that great .. So if you want a place for great fun , great staff and great food .. that's definitely for you .. but if you like a selection of beers , tequila etc.. not so good ..

It really is a wonderful museum. It tells that islands…read morehistory from beginning to present day. I'm gonna say that the employees here are pretty magnificent. I really was so warmly welcomed here and they were eager to help answer any questions and just engage with some of the key points. So many charming things used to learn today. From mastodons of which you can enjoy seeing a 10-foot-tall mastodon sculpture : a woolly mammoth-looking creature which once roamed the hills of Staten Island in prehistoric days. Learn about the industries that thrived in this area for example, their chewing gum factory, the terra-cotta factory & ceramic factory. Such wonderful things created for people to enjoy, however, the Freshkills area and then to see all the years and years worth of efforts made to clean up the area and make it safe and beautiful and a wonderful habitat once again. It was nice to see that it's treated as a beautiful treasure. Grateful to the women who lead the groups that were very persistent in this endeavor. I loved seeing the erasure poetry activity.. where are we made poetry by blocking out the letters that were the writings of the museum's kind founder William T. Davis. Reconstructing his writing.. it's a wonderful little game that takes you slowly into his thoughts and his love and reflections of his town. I'm happy to learn about the founder of this museum and how he took care of all the sailors by constructing these buildings and giving them a home after a lifetime of working hard on the ships Very thankful for all the hard-working people that keep this wonderful story alive and in the minds of everyone lucky enough to venture this way.

I planned a day trip to Staten Island to visit Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. It…read morewas the best trip. The gardens are stunning and there is so much to explore. You can get through most of the garden in under an hour and a half. They are known for the Chinese Garden which is breathtaking and costs just $5 to explore. The exhibit shares great history and really makes you feel like you're in a different world. There is a cafe with outdoor seating where you can grab a small bite and there's also a few adorable cottages and one of them is converted into an ice cream shop with benches outside. They also had a dance festival which was fun to watch. This was the perfect place to spend a summer day!

I've been using this venue for years but usually for business networking. I finally used it for a…read morefamily event of my own and couldn't be more pleased. Over time, the owners have continuously upgraded and improved the venue, making it even more beautiful and inviting. The owners are great and easy to work with. Their staff is amazing and extra attentive. If the space can accommodate your event, make sure to book them! You will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Venue for events with a unique flair. An intimate lounge offering both club and Banquet Options.read more