Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden

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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden It is owned and operated by The Colonial Dames of America.

MVHM celebrates life in 19th-century New York and educates the community through relevant interpretation and preservation of the only remaining historic day hotel in Manhattan.

Happy Indigenous People’s Day from MVHM&G!Today we honor the land that MVHM&G is located on is the traditional land of t...
10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous People’s Day from MVHM&G!

Today we honor the land that MVHM&G is located on is the traditional land of the Munsee Lenape.

Thanks to Adam Pajkowski and Caitlin Davis—and to everyone who attended our sold-out events on Saturday, September 14th!...
10/12/2026

Thanks to Adam Pajkowski and Caitlin Davis—and to everyone who attended our sold-out events on Saturday, September 14th!

Adam's Fashion Spotlight on clothing trends of the 1820s, timed for New York Fashion Week, was a big hit and so was our Wining & Dining Culinary History Tour & W**e Tasting! Caitlin featured historically-inspired hard c***r and wines that evoked autumn's harvest flavors.

Missed out on these events? Not to worry! Caitlin's next tasting will be Saturday, November 7th and tickets are on sale now. Get them before they’re gone! Adam will be presenting a longer talk in February 2027—stay tuned for more details.

Adam Pajkowski

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-empire-city-discover-new-york-citys-hidden-history-wine-tasting-tickets-2002076314150

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Want to quench your thirst for knowledge (and tea?)Only six spots remain for Wednesday, September 23rd at 3pm for “Winin...
09/21/2026

Want to quench your thirst for knowledge (and tea?)

Only six spots remain for Wednesday, September 23rd at 3pm for “Wining and Dining in 1820s and 1830s NYC: A Culinary History Tour with a historically-inspired tea tasting!

Get a taste of how guests in the 19th century experienced food and drink at a day hotel for yourself! And enjoy a selection of contemporary teas, inspired by what would be served during the autumnal harvest season.

This event is best for ages 10 and up! Tickets are available on Eventbrite or using the link below ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wining-dining-in-1820s-and-1830s-nyc-culinary-history-tour-tea-tasting-tickets-1992653736968?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Does the end of summer make you nostalgic for going back to school? If so, consider taking a class to learn something ne...
09/07/2026

Does the end of summer make you nostalgic for going back to school?

If so, consider taking a class to learn something new!

Join us on consecutive Wednesday mornings in September for a four-part Plein-Air watercolor workshop led by NYC artist Peggy Roalf. Spend time in our historic garden learning new skills—all levels are welcome—and discovering the joys of watercolor painting. All materials provided; tickets available on Eventbrite. Class size limited to 12, just eight spots remain!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plein-air-4-part-watercolor-workshop-tickets-1992652319729

Does the end of summer make you nostalgic for going back to school? If so, consider taking a class to learn something ne...
08/22/2026

Does the end of summer make you nostalgic for going back to school? If so, consider taking a class to learn something new!

Join us on consecutive Wednesday mornings in September for a four-part Plein-Air watercolor workshop led by NYC artist Peggy Roalf.

Spend time in our historic garden learning new skills—all levels are welcome—and discovering the joys of watercolor painting.

All materials provided; tickets available on Eventbrite. Class size limited to 12, just eight spots remain!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plein-air-4-part-watercolor-workshop-tickets-1992652319729

See art that adorned the walls of institutions like the Mount Vernon Hotel in the early 19th century, including original...
07/31/2026

See art that adorned the walls of institutions like the Mount Vernon Hotel in the early 19th century, including original Hudson River School prints and paintings from China.

Join us for our new tour, “Telling Stories Through Art: New York City History in Prints and Paintings at the Mount Vernon Hotel,” which is also our featured program for Summer/Early Fall 2026.

Take the tour on Friday, August 7th at 12pm.

If you’re in need of more options, plan to come Thursday, September 10th at 3pm or Wednesday, October 7th at 11am.

Buy tickets on Eventbrite now (link below or in our bio) or buy tickets at the door (if tickets remain — limited to 12 people)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/specialty-program-art-portraits-and-landscapes-tickets-1992653920517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Do you think artwork can tell the story of a place?Join us for our for our new featured program, “Telling Stories Thro...
07/24/2026

Do you think artwork can tell the story of a place?

Join us for our for our new featured program, “Telling Stories Through Art: New York City History in Prints and Paintings at the Mount Vernon Hotel” on Friday, August 7th at 12pm.

More than just decorations on a wall, this artwork now tells us the story of our building and the people who came here.

Can’t make it on August 7th? No worries!

Other dates for this special program are: Thursday, September 10th at 3 pm and Wednesday, October 7th at 11 am.

Buy tickets on Eventbrite now (link below or in our bio) or buy tickets at the door (if tickets remain — limited to 12 people)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/specialty-program-art-portraits-and-landscapes-tickets-1992653920517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Today’s is our Chinese Export Landscape Painting, c. 1820-1840. Paintings depicting imagined or idealized Chinese land...
07/20/2026

Today’s is our Chinese Export Landscape Painting, c. 1820-1840.

Paintings depicting imagined or idealized Chinese landscapes became popular decorative objects in American homes during the first half of the nineteenth century. Imported through expanding trade networks, these works reflected growing American fascination with East Asia while also serving as fashionable symbols of refinement and global commerce. Following the opening of direct trade between the United States and China in 1784, imported Chinese goods, including tea, porcelain, silk, lacquerware, wallpaper, and paintings, became increasingly common in affluent households.

Chinese export paintings were commonly executed in oil on canvas or on pith paper by artists working in Canton, the principal port through which foreign merchants conducted trade under the Canton System. These works were purchased by merchants, sailors, and travelers as souvenirs or decorative furnishings. Displayed alongside Chinese porcelain and tea wares, paintings such as this one allowed homeowners to participate in the growing consumer culture surrounding international trade while expressing curiosity about distant cultures.

At the Mount Vernon Hotel, imported decorative arts helped create interiors that reflected cosmopolitan taste and contemporary fashion. Objects from China reminded visitors that New York stood at the center of expanding global commerce, where goods, people, and ideas crossed oceans with increasing frequency. This painting illustrates how international trade shaped the visual culture of American homes during the Market Revolution, blending artistic appreciation with the prestige associated with imported luxury goods.

This summer is heating up with exciting events here at MVHM&G!After receiving much love for our Plein Air Watercolor pro...
07/16/2026

This summer is heating up with exciting events here at MVHM&G!

After receiving much love for our Plein Air Watercolor programs, MVHM&G is delighted to announce our Plein Air Four Part Watercolor Workshop!

This four week course will take place on September 9th, 16th, 23rd, and the 30th. No experience required, participants will develop their painting skills through fun and engaging exercises. All materials supplied. Get tickets only on eventbrite.

Plein Air 4-Part Watercolor Workshop:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plein-air-4-part-watercolor-workshop-tickets-1992652319729?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Our garden is persevering despite the heat wave! Check out these lilies and roses blooming on the west side of our garde...
07/08/2026

Our garden is persevering despite the heat wave!

Check out these lilies and roses blooming on the west side of our garden.

Our garden is open to the public on the following days and times
Monday: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 1:30pm - 4pm
Thursday: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Friday: 10:30am - 1:30pm

Address

421 E 61st Street
New York, NY
10065

Telephone

(212) 838-6878

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