6/7/26: The Edward Hopper House is located at 82 N. Broadway, Nyack, New York. He grew up in this…read moresmall home. We were greeted by a very nice young lady named Sierra upon entering. She gave us a brief description of the home. There was an older woman speaking with Sierra. Overhearing their discussion, this woman appeared to some connections with the museum. However, she couldn't even bother to smile or say hello to us. I could on..... We then went into an adjoining room and saw a video about the artist's life. Edward sketched and painted maritime and industrial aged scenes. Also, he sketched pictures of his "relationship" with his wife. Edward's wife Josephine was his muse. She was an artist in her own right. During our visit, Artist Thomas Prose had his nature art on display. Please see attached photos of Prose's works. In the backyard, there are several benches. It appears that the museum has outdoor events. All in all, this small home museum is set up very nicely. Upon entry, there's a cute gift shop of Edward Hopper's books, sketches and more. Street parking is available.

This house isn't very big or have any of Edward Hopper's paintings, but it is an interesting…read moreglimpse into his youth that you can see how the quiet suburbs spoke to his figurative works. There is a short video and some of his early possessions and photographs, then a contemporary art exhibit, and upstairs there's one room decorated for how it would have been during Hopper's lifetime. The artist Tomokazu Matsuyama reinterpreted Hopper's work which was an interesting visual experience. There was no tour, but the employee did give us some additional information in between other people coming in to pay. She seemed very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Hopper and explained the house was in disrepair after Hopper's death and restored by a nonprofit. It's a pretty cheap self-guided experience but cool information to gather. The gift shop is minimal and parking is paid on street, but it's a cute street, so you might as well walk around a little after. For art lovers, it's a neat little spot to visit, and I'm glad it has been preserved. It's worth stopping by if you're a fan of Hopper's.

12/7/25: We visited Thomas Edison's Glenmont Estate at Lewellyn Park in West Orange, New Jersey…read more We made our reservations online. The cost is $15 plus a $2 fee. If you have a national park visitors pass it's free. However, you'll only have to pay the $2 fee. Before the tour, you'll have to stop at the visitors center at the National Historic Park for a pass to enter Llewelyn Park. The park is located less than half mile from the estate. Ron was our guide. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures inside the house. The Edison's had six children. Thomas had three children with his first wife. After the death of his first wife, he remarried a 20 year-old young woman named Mina. She raised those children along with their three children. The interior of the home has beautifully dark carved columns. Also, the house is beautifully furnished in a classy elegant manner. Our guide told us that Mr. Edison's wife Mina did a lot of entertaining in their beautiful dining room. During those dining times, Mr. Edison retreated to his bedroom because of his hearing loss. In addition, he wanted to work on his many projects. On the grounds of Glenmont, you'll find the gravesite of Thomas and Mina Edison. In addition, Mr. Edison had his antique car garage. The Glenmont Estate of Thomas Alva Edison is truly worthwhile visiting.

The Glenmont Estate was the home of Thomas Edison. Edison had the 29 room Queen Anne home built as…read morea wedding gift for his 20 year old second wife Mina Miller in 1887. Edison and Mina raised six children at Glenmont, three chilfren were with his first wife who passed away. During his time at Glenmont various high profile quests visited Glenmont including: Henry Ford and Helen Keller. Edison died in 1931 at Glenmont, as did his wife in 1947. Their gravesites are in the rear of the house and can be visited of your tour. Other structures on the property are a garage with antique autos, a greenhouse, a stable and gift shop. The home contains furnishings, lamps household items, a lot of taxidermy but little personal items that would indicate Edison lived there. Only the first floor was open for viewing. The few rooms open were roped off. Glenmont is operated by the National Park System. It is open for tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-4 pm beginning in April. .Tickets for the car pass can be purchased at Edison's laboratory which is about a mile down the road. Although Edison had 1,093 patents, three stand out as prominent. His invention of the electric lighting system and phonograph were invented in Menlo Park N.J. while the motion picture industry was invented in West Orange, New Jersey. National Park Passes are honored. Only a handheld camera in the interior of the home can be used and photos are only for personal use. Posting on the internet is not allowed.

The place is so beautiful! I love the history of Greenwich, CT. Great insight to how things use to…read morebe in the 1700s to early 1900s. Tour guide was very friendly & informative. If you are in the Greenwich/Stamford area, I highly recommend you to go check it out.

Nancy was an amazing, spirited and educated tour guide that made our experience so fun!read more

I've only been to this museum twice in my 10 years of living here, but both shows were absolutely…read moreamazing. One time I came with a friend and the second time I went solo. Reception staff was friendly. Admission is always free. As of 2023, reservations to visit are no longer required. There is a wheelchair ramp to get into the gallery once you walk into the building. There is one restroom on the first floor and more downstairs. Gift shop is extremely tiny.

Came here with my family. Great experience. Not really many people were there. So had the whole…read moremuseum to ourself for the most part. There are a couple of exhibits to see and there no cost to enter the museum. Which is nice. My only two complaints are parking can be difficult, but I was lucky enough to find parking on the street since the lot was $28. Also, since the museum is small, it's very short tour and there was only one floor that was open and it was a little limited. But we did all have a good time nevertheless. Would recommend visit the museum and take in the beautiful of art and experiences of the artist.

Considering the cameo in PS I Love You, there was no way my girlfriend and I were going to the city…read moreand not visiting this park. The memorial is very unique and the writings on the walls at the entrance was good to read (but sad). The area is very well kept and is not bustling with tourists. The top has nice overlooks onto the Hudson River. This is a nice romantic stop for couples though save the PDA for back at the hotel. Overall a great monument to a real world issue. And though I've never bee to Ireland I'd say it does a good job of bringing a little piece into the States.

Went there Sat 5th Sept 11.00 am and it was shut. No note, nothing. Looked beautiful,…read morebut...............

Nicholas Roerich is a Russian painter mostly known for his paintings of the Himalayas. He was also…read moreknown as a mystic and explorer. This museum has around 200 Roerich paintings and drawings in storage and on display. The paintings are serene, mostly landscapes in blues, pinks, lilac colors. Some of his sketches and designs are also on display. The architecture of the building is beautiful too. On the first floor there is a narrow hallway (hard to navigate with others around) with his family history, though I wish the museum taught more about his political beliefs, spirituality, and views on mysticism and telecommunication, as they are quite interesting. That being said, they do mention these things on their comprehensive website. Entry is free, though donations welcome. Staff friendly. You can buy prints and postcards as well as books and trinkets in the gift shop. It's a little out of the way, but there are other nearby hidden gems in uptown, including The Hispanic Society museum and library. You can also take a trip to Riverside Drive and park and Grant's Tomb. All of those stops are free as well.

This is an impressive little museum. Roerich's work is quite varied and impressive. Even though his…read morestyle evolved over time, there was something very specific about his work that carried through. His paintings of the mountains in the Himalayas were a high point for me. The luminosity reflected in the mountains was powerful. They also have a lot of information about his engagement in mysticism and his efforts toward protecting cultural monuments and promoting peace. The museum itself is housed in a lovely old mansion down by Riverside Drive. We were also made to feel welcome by the person at the front desk who provided us a lot of information about the collection and the artist. One nice touch is that they have some beehives next to the museum and they sell the honey harvested from those hives in the museum. The honey is delicious!

We ventured over to Thomas Paine's Cottage for a little bit of vital American history right in our…read moreown backyard. Upon entering, we met with John, our historical guide who was very knowledgeable, very nice and most importantly, very interesting. He kept us engaged and focused throughout the whole tour. We learned many new facts and left with a greater appreciation about the sacrifices our founding fathers had endured. The cottage is tiny but loaded with so much history that should never be forgotten or taken for granted. This historical site is situated on a well maintained piece of small property located conveniently off of North Avenue not far from the high school. I have passed this house so many times, always in a hurry, but this time I decided to stop and plan a visit. I was not disappointed and it just seemed like "Common Sense!" I can now cross off another historical site from my bucket list and was happy to do so. Donations are suggested and welcomed. It is worth every cent!

Wonderful place to visit, especially for children. Volunteer staff is very friendly, and…read moreknowledgeable of this era in history. Events held at the cottage are always fun, and donations go to a great cause.

I/24/26 I checked the website and currently there are no tours available until further notice. On…read more1/19/26 there were some information that is no longer there . Hopefully this house is open soon to explore. Wonderful experience.

Our docent brought the history of the house to life with stories of the family that built the house…read more(Tories who fled as the Colonists approached), subsequent families who owned and lost the house, its fall into disrepair, its use as an ice cream stand and then the Museum of the City of New York, and finally the role Robert Moses played to convince Mayor LaGuardia to convert the Mansion into the official residence of the Mayor of New York. What followed were antidotes about each of the Mayors who lived in the Mansion, starting with LaGuardia's reluctance to live in the house due to his fear of ghosts, stories of restorations initiated by Mayors, and a chance to view the current Mayors decorative choices. Much more interesting when heard live, in the residence, when presented by a truly outstanding docent. (You will also learn why all eagles in the house have a ball & chain wrapped around their necks) A very good, very enjoyable, very worthwhile visit. Highly recommended.