Historic Richmond Town is New York City's living history village and museum complex. Visitors can explore the diversity of the American experience, especially that of Staten Island and its neighboring communities, from the colonial period to the present.
The village area occupies 25 acres of a 100-acre site with about 15 restored buildings, including homes and commercial and civic buildings, as well as a museum.
A visit to Historic Richmond Town is an opportunity for all visitors to experience the domestic, commercial and civic activities that supported families and community for more than 300 years.
Address
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-1611
Directions
Located in the heart of Staten Island, Historic Richmond Town is a 15-minute drive from all bridges and a 30-minute ride from the Staten Island ferry on the S74 bus.
From the Staten Island Ferry:
Take the S74 bus from the terminal to Richmond Road and St. Patrick's Place.
By Bus from Brooklyn:
Take the S53 bus at 4th Avenue and 95th Street to Clove Road/Targee Street. Walk one block to Richmond Road and transfer to the S74 bus. Take the S74 bus to St. Patrick's Place
From the Verrazano Narrows Bridge:
Follow New Jersey West route to Richmond Road/Clove Road exit. Exit, proceed to second traffic light and turn left on Richmond Road. About 4.5 miles ahead, at end of Richmond Road, make left onto Arthur Kill Road. Go one block, make left at light (The Parsonage) onto Clarke Avenue. Parking lot is just ahead on the left.
From the Bayonne Bridge:
Exit at Staten Island Expressway/Goethals Bridge sign. Keep right and take first exit, Richmond Avenue. Turn right onto Richmond Avenue and continue to Arthur Kill Road. Turn left onto Arthur Kill Road. Proceed approximately 1.5 miles and turn right onto Clarke Avenue (just beyond cemetery). Parking lot is just ahead on the left.
From the Goethals Bridge:
Take Staten Island Expressway to Richmond Avenue exit. Turn left at traffic light and right at light onto Richmond Avenue. Continue to Arthur Kill Road. Turn left onto Arthur Kill Road. Proceed approximately 1.5 miles and turn right onto Clarke Avenue (just beyond cemetery). Parking lot is just ahead on the left.
From the Outerbridge Crossing:
Take Korean War Veterans Parkway to Richmond Avenue North exit. Turn right onto Arthur Kill Road. After passing cemetery, at traffic light turn right onto Clarke Avenue. Parking lot is just ahead on the left.
Hours
September through June
Wednesday to Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday: Guided tours at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Guided tours at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
July and August
Wed. to Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Open village - self-guided tours
Closed: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.
Admission
Adults : $5.00
Seniors : $4.00
Children 5-17 : $3.50
SI Historical Society Members and children under 5 : FREE
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