Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is proud to participate in Yonkers Arts Weekend! Arts and cultural organizations across the city of Yonkers are offering all kinds of special programs, classes, workshops, and exhibits. Learn more.
Museum admission is FREE all weekend! Explore our interactive Our Whole History exhibits on your own, or take a guided tour at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, or 1:00 PM. For guided tours, pre-registration is recommended, but not required. Call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov to sign up.
Philipse Manor Hall is one of the oldest houses in New York State, with the oldest part of the house dating back to the 1680s. Join architectural historian Keith Doherty as you learn about the various architectural techniques used to build the house, inside and out, and explore Philipse Manor Hall's role in helping develop the unique New York style of Georgian architecture. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov to sign up.
Have you ever wondered how books are made? Sick of buying journals and notebooks? Try making your own in this special beginner's class! All ages are welcome to select their pages, decorate their cover, and sew together their own booklet. All materials provided free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov to sign up.
Want to improve your handwriting? Wish you could write like they did in the 18th century? Never learned cursive? Now you can! Yonkers calligraphy artist Nancy Favorito teaches the basics of calligraphy in this fun and engaging class. Practice your script and then create a custom nameplate to take home. Great for ages 8 and up. All materials provided free of charge. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov to sign up.
Celebrate Pinkster and spring! Make your own beautiful tissue paper flowers to celebrating the spring season. All ages are welcome. All materials provided free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov to sign up.
Philipse Manor Hall has a small free parking lot on site, with metered street parking and public parking garages nearby. Philipse Manor Hall is also an easy walk from the Yonkers Train Station and several Bee Line Buses stop directly in front of the museum. Free shuttle service is also available throughout the day for Yonkers Arts Weekend. Plan Your Visit >>>
