Tours
Guided House Tours
A guided tour is the best way to explore this 15,000 square foot home. Guided tours are at 12:30 & 2:30pm daily.
- House guides will guide you through 14 rooms
- Guided tours last approx. 75 minutes
- Tours cover two generations of the Wickwire family, from 1890-1930
Please note that the tour will go upstairs to the second and third floors, as well as the cupola. These upstairs floors are not accessible. Please contact the museum for an accessibility-friendly tour.
Guided tours are subject to docent availability. In the event that a docent is unavailable, the museum will provide a free booklet visitors can use on a self-guided tour.
Regular Museum Admission
- Adults $8
- Seniors $5
- Students $5
- Military $5
- Children under 10 Free
Groups of ten or more must contact the museum prior to their visit.
Group Tours
Group tours are available for 10 or more people and must be scheduled in advance.
Group Tour Admission Rates:
- Adults $7/person
- Seniors $4/person
- Students $4/person
Please note that the tour will go upstairs to the second and third floors, as well as the cupola. These upstairs floors are not accessible. Please contact the museum for an accessibility-friendly tour.
Email us if you would like more information about your guided tour at the 1890 House!
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
SUMMER (May – September)
Thursdays to Saturdays 11 am – 5 pm
Sundays 11 am - 3 pm
WINTER (October-April)
Thursdays to Saturdays Noon - 4 pm
CONTACT US
37 Tompkins St. Cortland, NY 13045
Telephone: (607) 756 7551
Email: info@the1890house.org
