Tours
The 1890 House
Guided tours (subject to availability) are the best way to explore the 1980 House. Visitors are advised to book in advance to guarantee a tour spot, although walk-ins are also welcome.
House guides will guide you through four floors of the house. Tours last approximately 60 to 90 minutes, and will cover the Wickwire family history, servant life, and social customs of the late 19th early 20th centuries.
House Admission
(Includes House Admission, Guided Tour and Self Guided Tour)
Adults – $15
Seniors – $12
Military – $10
Students – $10
Children 6-18 – $5
Children 5 & younger – free when accompanied by an adult
*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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Please note that the tour will go upstairs to the second and third floors, as well as the cupola. Upstairs floors are unfortunately not accessible. Please contact the museum in advance for an accessibility-friendly tour.
Also, please note that the 1890 House Museum is continually undergoing restoration/preservation projects that occasionally may interfere with the museum’s normal operating hours. If traveling from afar, please call 607-756-7551 to confirm your visit/book in advance.
Private Tours
Group tours are available for 10 or more people. Larger tours must be scheduled in advance by calling 607-756-7551 or emailing [email protected]
*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 – 4 pm
Sundays
12 pm - 4 pm
