Hudson Valley | Garrison, NY 10524 | 845-265-3638
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Days
Boscobel is open every day except May 18, 2008, Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The museum and grounds are closed to the public January, February and March.
Hours
April through October: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:15 p.m.).
November and December: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3:15 p.m.).
Admission
Adults: $15
Seniors (62 and older): $12
Children (ages 6-14): $7
Children under age 6 admitted free.
Grounds Only: Adults $8, Children (ages 6-14) $5, Children under age 6 admitted free.
Special rates are available for groups of 12 or more and for school groups.


Boscobel is situated on a bluff on the east bank of the Hudson River opposite the United States Military Academy at West Point. The house museum and surrounding grounds and gardens are situated on 45 acres. They offer visitors memorable views of the Hudson Highlands and the Hudson River.

The house was completed in 1808 for the States Dyckman family and is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the country. It contains one of the nation’s leading collections of furniture and decorative arts from the Federal period, much of it made by premier New York cabinetmakers such as Duncan Phyfe and Michael Allison.

Take a guided tour of Boscobel House (hours begin at 10 a.m. . and the last tour begins at 4:15 p.m. April through October, 3:15 p.m. in November and December, tours last approximately 45 minutes), and enjoy a self-guided tour of the magnificent rose garden, orangery, herb garden, springhouse, gatehouse, and the Woodland Trail with its rustic cedar structures and glorious scenery. There is also a fascinating exhibition on the rescue and restoration of Boscobel in the Visitors’ Center. An excellent museum shop is located in the Center as well.

Boscobel is open every day except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The museum and grounds are closed during January, February, and March.

Nearby, visitors can explore the nineteenth century village of Cold Spring with its antique and specialty shops. Numerous fine restaurants are located in the immediate area. Bear Mountain State Park, Manitoga, Dia Beacon, and West Point are also a short scenic drive from Boscobel.


All photos by Charles T. Lyle unless otherwise noted.


Upcoming events include:

~ Shakespeare at Boscobel ~
June 10th thru August 31st
The 2008 Hudson Valley Shakespeare season begins June 10th and will run thru August 31st. For more information visit www.hvshakespeare.org or call the box office at 845.265.9575

~ Summer Yoga on the Lawn ~
Monday Evenings - June 16 – August 25, 6-7:15 p.m.
Enjoy the peace and serenity of the majestic Hudson River as you practice yoga on Boscobel’s front lawn.
Rain or shine. Various class packages available.

~ July 2 Opening of new state of the art Exhibition Gallery ~ on lower floor of historic Boscobel House with exhibit "The Glorious Scenery Must Ever Excite:" Nineteenth Century American Paintings of the Hudson Highlands (until October 1)

~ Rockland County Day ~
Sunday, July 20th admission to the House & Gardens free to Rocklland County residents with proof of residency.

 

No pets allowed.

See you at Boscobel!
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Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D | Garrison, NY 10524 | 845-265-3638 | info@boscobel.org