Merchant's House Museum is a Greek Revival museum in New York City, New York. Built in 1832, it was designed by Minard Lafever, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by City of New York (New York City Department of Parks & Recreation); operated by the Old Merchant's House of New York, Inc..
Location: 29 East Fourth Street, New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in NoHo, New York City
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2150, SRC-2151, SRC-3766, SRC-6575, SRC-6576 - Built in 1832
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2152, SRC-2153 - Developed by Joseph Brewster
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2152, SRC-2150, SRC-9619 - Architectural style: Greek Revival
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2153, SRC-2150, SRC-3925, SRC-6577, SRC-6578 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places; New York City Landmark
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2153, SRC-2150, SRC-2151, SRC-3766 - Owned by City of New York (New York City Department of Parks & Recreation); operated by the Old Merchant's House of New York, Inc.
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2152, SRC-6577, SRC-2150, SRC-13998 - Designed by Minard Lafever
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13513, SRC-5951, SRC-13997
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10117 — Wikipedia — Merchant's House Museum (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13513 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/66000548.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13997 — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Designation Report LP-0006 (Old Merchant's House) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13998 — New York Preservation Archive Project — Merchant's House Museum (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2150 — Merchant's House Museum – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2151 — Merchant's House Museum – Atlas Obscura (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2152 — Merchant's House Museum – Mission (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2153 — Merchant's House Museum History – NYC Parks (Tier 2, government_agency; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3766 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3925 — merchantshouse.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5950 — Merchant's House Museum — official site (Hours & Admission / footer) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5951 — Merchant's House Museum — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6575 — Merchant's House Museum (official) — Tickets & Information (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6576 — NoHo NYC (NoHo BID) — Merchant's House Museum (Tier 3, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6577 — Historic House Trust of New York City — Merchant's House Museum (Tier 2, heritage organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6578 — Google Arts & Culture (WNET / NY Public Media) — The Merchant's House Museum (Tier 2, cultural institution feature; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9619 — Village Preservation (Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation) – How The Tredwell House Became The Merchant's House Museum (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm; closed Monday & Tuesday.
Admission: General $15.50; seniors (65+) and students with ID $10.50; 50¢ discount per ticket for cash. Walk-ins if space allows.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Merchant’s House Museum?
Yes — Merchant’s House Museum is open to the public. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm; closed Monday & Tuesday.. Admission: General $15.50; seniors (65+) and students with ID $10.50; 50¢ discount per ticket for cash. Walk-ins if space allows..
Who designed Merchant’s House Museum?
Merchant’s House Museum was designed by Minard Lafever.
Where is Merchant’s House Museum located?
Merchant’s House Museum is located in New York City, New York.