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Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden

Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden Review

Once part of a sprawling farm, this 83-acre community is now a popular spot to see maritime art, frolic in the Children's Museum, or take a stroll through lush gardens.

Made up of 28 mostly restored historic buildings, Snug Harbor's center is a row of mid-19th-century Greek Revival temples. Main Hall—the oldest building on the property—is home to the Eleanor Proske Visitors Center ($5, including Newhouse Center), which has exhibits on art and Snug Harbor's history. The adjacent Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (718/425-3524 $5, including visitor center) shows multidisciplinary videos, mixed media, and performances. Next door at the Noble Maritime Collection (718/447-6490 www.noblemaritime.org, entrance by donation) an old seamen's dormitory is now a museum of ocean-inspired artwork.

From the Staten Island Ferry terminal, take the S40 bus 2 mi (about seven minutes) to the Snug Harbor Road stop. Or grab a car service at the ferry terminal. (The ride should cost you about $5.)

    Contact Information

  • Address: 1000 Richmond Terr., between Snug Harbor Rd. and Tyson Ave.Livingston, Staten Island, NY 10301 | Map It
  • Phone: 718/448-2500
  • Cost: Free for grounds and gardens; $5 for New York Chinese Scholar's Garden; Garden and Gallery combo ticket, $8
  • Hours: Apr.--Sept., Tues.--Sun. 10--5; Oct.--Mar., Tues.--Sun. 10--4. Noble Maritime Thurs.--Sun. 1--5 or by appointment. Grounds dawn--dusk every day except major holidays
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  • Location: Staten Island

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