The Merchant's House Museum, known formerly as the Old Merchant's House and as the Seabury Tredwell House, is the only nineteenth-century family home in New York City preserved intact—both inside and out. Built "on speculation" in 1832 by Joseph Brewster, a hatter by trade, it is located at 29 East Fourth Street, between Lafayette Street and the Bowery in Manhattan. It became a museum in 1936, founded by George Chapman, a cousin of the family who once lived there.For Merchant's House Museum and beyond, use our New York City online route planner to get the most from your New York City vacation.
The House was among the first 20 buildings designated in 1965 under the City's new landmarks law. It is the only historic house museum in the Greenwich Village/Soho/NoHo neighborhoods.
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Merchant's House Museum reviews
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This house is really in great shape and it’s shocking that it’s nestled among all of the modernities of NYU and Noho. For $15, you can take a self guided tour with a really elaborate information...
This house is really in great shape and it’s shocking that it’s nestled among all of the modernities of NYU and Noho. For $15, you can take a self guided tour with a really elaborate information... more »
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Merchants house museum is a beautiful historic house that is preserved in time. Many original features and nice folks giving commentary as you pass from room to room. House is under risk as developer.... more
Merchants house museum is a beautiful historic house that is preserved in time. Many original features and nice folks giving commentary as you pass from room to room. House is under risk as developer.... more »
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I loved the experience. The house is truly preserved as it was left by its last owner in 1933, but most stuff date even earlier. I took the guided tour, which would certainly recommend. In fact, a highlight of the tour was the tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and engaging gentleman! It was a privilege to hear him talk about not only the house, but the neighborhood, lifestyle of the period, and NYC in general.
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Don’t miss it if you want see how the large family of a wealthy merchant lived in the mid 1800’s. All furnishings are original & intact. Even their garden was delightful. It is stunning.
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