Tours
Public Tours
Guided tours are the best way to explore the 1890 House.
House guides will guide you through four floors of the house. Tours last approximately 75 minutes and will cover the Wickwire family history, servant life, and social customs of the late 19th early 20th centuries.
Public Tour Admission
Adults $10
Seniors $8
Students $8
Military $8*
Children 5 & younger are free of charge
*The 1890 House Museum is a Blue Star Museum which offers free admission to our nation’s active-duty military and their families from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
Guided tours are subject to availability. Visitors are advised to book in advance to guarantee a tour spot.
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Email us if you would like more information about your guided tour at the 1890 House!
Private Tours
Group Tour Admission
Adults $7 per person
Seniors $4 per person
Students $4 per person*
*Chaperones are free of charge for school groups. For more information about school tours please visit our Education page.
Support Cortland's Landmark Building
The impressive collection found throughout the 1890 House Museum offer visitors the opportunity to step back in time to 19th century Cortland. The unique history within our walls tells the stories of the Wickwire family, their servants, and the factory workers who toiled in Wickwire Wire Mills Factory.
We strive to educate and inspire every visitor through diverse programming and exhibitions. With your help, we will preserve this Cortland County landmark for present and future generations.
OPEN HOURS
Thursdays - Saturdays
11 am – 5 pm
Sundays
12 pm - 5 pm
CONTACT US
37 Tompkins St. Cortland, NY 13045
Telephone: (607) 756 7551
Email: info@the1890house.org
