Snug Harbor Cultural Center
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 448-2500 • 273-8200 Botanical Garden
www.snug-harbor.org/

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Hailed as New York's fastest growing cultural center, Snug Harbor was established in 1833 on the site of a former home for retired naval and merchant seamen. Today the 83-acre site is home to more than 70 organizations in 28 historic buildings.

Ongoing restoration and expansion projects has seen Snug Harbor grow significantly in recent years, adding such organizations as the Staten Island Museum (Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences) and the Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island's newest museum.

Devoted to the works and life of celebrated maritime artist John A. Noble, the Collection includes 80 lithographs, paintings, 600 of his "rowboat sketches", various maritime memorabilia, and a collection of 5,000 photographs of New York Harbor. As well as being a showcase for art and history, the Noble Collection offers engaging education programs for students of all ages and teacher training and makes professional printmaking studios available to artists. . An 800-seat Music Hall will also be renovated to present concerts, full-scale dance performances, and the atrical and musical productions.

Meanwhile, there is plenty happening at Snug Harbor right now. The Staten Island Children's Museum is here. And visitors will enjoy Performing Arts in both indoor and outdoor presentations. Visual Arts are presented through a nationally acclaimed Sculpture Garden and the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, which features exhibitions of emerging and mid-career artists working in all media. A wide range of Educational Programs and Workshops are offered in conjunction with current exhibitions, and the Staten Island Botanical Garden offers beautiful gardens and displays, as well as horticultural information. There's much more. A full calendar of events offers exciting activities for the entire family throughout the year.

Many things to many people, Snug Harbor also offers outstanding programs and opportunities for the region's artists, regardless of the media they use.

School Programs for Pre-K through High School at Snug Harbor include, among others, Moving Through (Pre-K - 2): a dance/movement program that introduces children to the shapes and structures of Snug Harbors beautiful buildings; Pediments to Porticoes (4 - 6): students do architectural sketching and hunt for clues to Snug Harbor's past. In collaborative groups, children become architects and design a children's resort; Meet King Neptune: A Sailor's Hero (4 - 8): students explore the myth of Neptune, god of the sea and his significance to sailors, then celebrate their own favorite mythological figure in a hands-on writing and art project. Many others are available. In addition, Performing Arts presentations for young people are scheduled for specific dates -- a great experience for elementary and high school students.

There are summer programs for school and youth groups, as well.


Hours:

Grounds open daily during daylight hours. Most buildings close at 5pm. Special events may extend hours. Call or visit the official website linked above to confirm.

  • Visitor Center: Wednesday - Sunday, Noon - 5pm
  • Newhouse Center: Wednesday - Sunday, Noon - 5pm.
  • Building P Galleries: Weekdays 9am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday Noon - 5pm
  • Performing Arts: as scheduled.
  • Children's Museum: see separate listing.
  • Botanical Garden: Grounds: daylight hours.
  • New York Chinese Scholar's Garden: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm. Last admission 30 minutes prior to closing.
Admission:
Grounds and Building P are FREE. Performing Arts separately priced.

New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden
Adults
$5.00
Seniors (65+)
$4.00
Students
$4.00
Children 12 and under FREE
Members
Free
Active Military FREE

Art Galleries (Enter from Visitor Center, Building C)
Adults
$5.00
Seniors (65+)
$4.00
Students
$4.00
Children 12 and under FREE
Members
Free
Active Military FREE

Gallery & Garden Combo Ticket (Includes access to the New York Chinese Scholar's Garden, Visitor Center, Bldg C galleries and the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art)
Adults
$8.00
Seniors (65+)
$7.00
Students
$7.00
Children 12 and under FREE
Members
Free
Active Military FREE

Groups:
Call for costs of educational programs and to schedule a group visit: (718) 425-3505.
Reservations: Individuals should reserve for performances, workshops & classes. School Groups should reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.
Lunch: Cafe on grounds, indoor and outdoor areas for bagged lunches.
Handicapped Access: Accessible.
Directions: from New York: Verrazano Bridge to Clove Rd. exit. Follow signs to Snug Harbor: take Clove Rd. north, turn right at Bement or Bard Aves., right at Richmond Terrace. 60 minutes south from the George Washington Bridge.

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