Visit These 3 Local Attractions Near Staten Island, NY

Staten Island, NY, is a hub of art, culture, history, and architecture, boasting museums displaying fascinating exhibits. Take a drive in a Dodge Durango or Jeep Cherokee and learn more about 350 years of American history dating back to the 1660s at some of the most astounding local attractions in the area.

1. Historic Richmond Town

Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island’s largest and oldest cultural institution, is a remarkable living history village and museum that tells the story of 350 years of American history and culture.

The town’s original historic structures dating back to the 1660s, exhibit over 100,000 artifacts, photographs, archival collections, and some of the most celebrated items in American history. The town includes New York City’s oldest working farm and one of the country’s oldest homes.

Address and Hours

Historic Richmond Town is at 441 Clarke Avenue on Staten Island. The town is open from May 25 to October 2, on Wednesday to Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and October 3 to December 31, from Friday to Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

2. Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden

The Smithsonian-affiliated 83-acre Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden is a cultural hub on Staten Island’s north shore. If you like arts, culture, architecture, and beautiful surroundings, there is much to see and do. The astounding center is home to the Staten Island Museum, the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the Noble Maritime Collection, the Green Gallery, and the Staten Island Children’s Museum.

Visit the 19th-century Greek Revival buildings on Temple Row, pop in at one of the oldest concert halls in the United States, and take a scenic stroll through the breathtaking botanical garden. Something is happening almost every day, especially over weekends. Visit the site calendar on the website for information.

Address and Hours

Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden is at 1000 Richmond Terrace on Staten Island and is open year-round all week long from dawn to dusk.

3. The National Lighthouse Museum

The National Lighthouse Museum overlooks New York City Harbor, one of the busiest harbors in the world. Learn more about the history of U.S. lighthouses and their beacon keepers through a vast collection of over 180 lighthouse models from 29 states and other fascinating exhibits.

Go on a self-guided tour of the displays, including a graphic timeline of lighthouse history, starting with the Pharos Light in Alexandria in Egypt in 280 BCE to the establishment of the National Lighthouse Museum in 2015, and a huge navigation chart marked with the lighthouses of New York harbor. In season, you can go on a boat cruise from the museum to nearby lighthouses and other harbor attractions.

Address and Hours

The National Lighthouse Museum is at 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point on Staten Island and is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Take leisurely drives and explore Staten Island’s fascinating museums and cultural centers. Stop at Island Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today to look at the wide selection of top-quality new and used cars for sale in Staten Island, and find the best model to suit your lifestyle.

Image courtesy of Snug-harbor.org

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