Join us for special Holiday-themed tours of Bowne House. Adorned with seasonal decorations, the house is especially cozy this time of year. Learn about the history of Bowne House and its occupants, along with fun holiday history from yesteryear.

Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.

The Historic Holiday House Tour (also known as The Holly Tour) returns for another year! Visitors will explore historic sites of Flushing, including Bowne House, the Flushing Friends Meeting House, Kingsland Homestead, the Lewis Latimer House, and the Voelker-Orth Museum. Each site will have holiday-themed programming and refreshments.

Tickets purchased via Eventbrite are required for entry. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join the Urban Park Rangers and members of the Historic Bowne House to learn the ancient art of weaving. This activity was historically done during the winter months using materials that were harvested and processed during warmer seasons.

This is a FREE workshop. In-person registration only.

You’re invited to “Voices from the Past: A Bowne House History in Documents.” During this special presentation, archivist Charlotte Jackson will offer a closer look at selected documents from the Bowne House Archives’ three centuries of historic records. This program includes a guided tour of Bowne House.

Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.

Join us at Bowne House for a Read Aloud honoring Veterans Day! Bowne House educators will read stories about the legacy and meaning of Veterans Day. The Read Aloud is appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.

You’re invited to an afternoon of Halloween fun and spooky history at Bowne House! This event is appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Activities include a Spooky Stories Tour of Bowne House, Miniature Pumpkin Decorating, and Halloween-themed Arts & Crafts. Don’t forget your costumes!

Tickets must be purchased via Eventbrite in advance.

Join us for guided tours of Bowne House and learn about its Haunted History. Our stories and Halloween decorations are sure to put you in the spooky spirit! Recommended for Teens and Adults.

$10 per Attendee. Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration required.

Join us at Bowne House for a Halloween Read Aloud! Bowne House educators will read stories about Halloween that are appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.

In celebration of Open House New York Weekend, Bowne House will have open access hours on Saturday, October 19th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Enjoy free self-guided tours of the home and a special exhibit featuring the newly conserved 1909 painting of Mary (Mitchell) Parsons, painted by Edwin B. Child.

No pre-registration is required. All guests must check-in upon arrival.

You’re invited to a Sketching Workshop at Bowne House led by artist Jesse Lambert. Enjoy a relaxing and creative afternoon of drawing in one of the oldest homes in New York City. This is a FREE workshop and space is limited.

Pre-registration via Eventbrite is required in advance.

Join us at Bowne House for a Hispanic Heritage Month Read Aloud! Bowne House educators will read stories that highlight the achievements of Hispanic Americans throughout history. The Read Aloud is appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.