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Snug Harbor Cultural Center

83-acre arts and culture complex with botanical garden, children's museum, and historic architecture. Grounds always free.

Free grounds
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83-acre cultural campus with free grounds access

National Historic Landmark District since 1976

Historic sailors' retirement home now houses museums, botanical garden, and cultural organizations. 23 heritage buildings, 14 botanical gardens, and the Staten Island Children's Museum.

When?
Date/Time- Dawn to dusk daily
Hours- Grounds: Dawn to dusk. Buildings: Check individual venues
What's Included
  • Grounds access
  • Gardens
  • Architecture viewing
What's Not Included
  • Children's Museum ($8)
  • Chinese Scholar's Garden ($5)
How to Use
Reservation- Not required for grounds
Restrictions:
  • Some buildings/museums have fees
Location
Address- 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Parking- Free on-site parking
Public Transit- S40 bus from St. George Ferry Terminal
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Pro Tips
  • Take the free S40 bus from ferry
  • Chinese Scholar's Garden worth the fee
  • Great for winter walks on mild days
Cultural, peaceful, historic
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