Alice Austen House

Alice Austin is someone I had no idea about before visiting this home. The farm house, cottage style home pays homage to its Victorian history. It's curated very well, including a thorough history of Alice's life and the photographs that she took throughout her life. The home isn't entirely dedicated to her memory as some spaces serve as a contemporary museum to exhibitions. The staff was friendly, and I was able to adventure through the space at my own pace. I visited for free using the Queens Culture Pass and was let in without any issue. There is a lovely assortment of gifts that you can purchase; I went home with two postcards since I thought it was fitting of the theme of Alice's life as a photographer. Overall, I think this historic home and site is a great place to go if you're interested in the early development of NYC and seeing photos of people who were a part of that legacy. Alice's photographs shorten the distance between the present and the past, showing the normal lives of individuals who may have been lost to time otherwise.

Beautiful grounds nice flowers and cobblestone fastway, plenty of sitting areas and spaces to sit and rest, and taking the beautiful views of Manhattan and breathing in the fresh sea air coming in from the Hudson.

Alice Ausin House is a beautiful Victorian home with beautiful views of Manhattan

My most recent trip was by kayak the day before Tropical Storm Henri arrived in New York. I was the guide for a group of five paddlers (who happen to be friends as well) and since we were ahead of schedule decided to stop. The grounds are gorgeous, green and lush at this time in late August and the views, of course, are amazing. Keep in mind that as of this time (late August 2021) the museum inside is open only to those that have booked online ahead of time. I did get to walk the grounds though. I had not realized previously, just how old the house itself is, dating to the 1690s, which makes it one of the oldest homes in NYC. Please visit the museum website for the history of Austen herself, an amazing woman and New York City character in addition to her photography.

A very small place, unfortunate was closed when we went a few days ago but was able to walk around the place. You can feel the history cramped in such a small place. I'm sure once they get the grounds back to beautifying it, it will be more beautiful. Nice spot for some snaps, clean and cozy. Next time hopefully I get inside the museum.

I've been to this place twice before.. went again today with my mom and my kids. Such a beautiful, calm and peaceful place. There was a group doing yoga there. Some people were fishing. The view is awesome.

Fabulous small museum commerating the pioneering photographer Alice Austen. It's also a national designated site for LGBTQ+ history. Alice Austen lived here before being evicted in 1945. She got discovered just before her death in 1952. Beautiful exhibits and nice contemporary art space. The house itself is a Victorian marvel with fantastic views of NY Bay and Manhattan. Super knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Outstanding views in July. Must stop for many vacationers and lovely scenery. Ivy garden and traditional 1900s village feel takes you back to the old Staten Island days. Limited parking, no fishing but pleanty of room to pullup a chair. Very clean and 2 restrooms available. Walking distance from stores