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Alice Austen House - A historic Gothic Revival cottage that serves as a museum dedicated to the life and work of Alice Austen, one of America’s earliest female photographers.
Address: 2 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305
Normal Price: $6.00 for adults
Hours: Tue-Fri 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Sat-Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Park grounds open daily dawn to dusk)

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve - A unique 250-acre nature preserve containing pine barrens, bogs, and red maple swamps. The Interpretive Center features interactive environmental exhibits, live native animals, and historical displays detailing the area's history from the Lenape to the Free Blacks of Sandy Ground.
Address: 83 Nielsen Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309
Hours: Preserve open daily dawn to dusk; Interpretive Center open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sundays 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

The Conference House - Located at the southernmost tip of New York State, this 1680 stone manor hosted a 1776 peace conference to attempt to end the Revolutionary War.
Address: 298 Satterlee St, Staten Island, NY 10307
Normal Price: Free to explore the surrounding 267-acre park and beach; tours carry a small fee
Hours: Park grounds open daily dawn to dusk; House tours available Sat-Sun 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (April-December)

Every Thing Goes Book Cafe - A charming, worker-owned cooperative bookstore and community hub operating on Staten Island's North Shore since 1972. The shop offers thousands of low-cost used books, a neighborhood cafe, and a hidden, leafy outdoor garden patio that hosts free local open-mics, poetry readings, and acoustic performances.
Address: 208 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Sunday and Monday)

Fort Wadsworth - One of the oldest military installations in the nation, offering incredible views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and historic masonry fortifications.
Address: 210 New York Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305
Hours: Grounds open daily 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Visitor Center hours vary

Historic Richmond Town - A remarkable living history village and museum complex that preserves over three centuries of daily life through dozens of original historic homes, farms, and workshops.
Address: 441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
Normal Price: $10.00 for adults (Free for children under 5; free admission available via library Culture Pass)
Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art - A peaceful, hidden cultural gem built to resemble a rustic Tibetan mountain monastery. Perched on a steep hillside, the museum houses a rare collection of Tibetan and Himalayan art, featuring quiet stone terraces, fish ponds, and a meditation garden.
Address: 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
Normal Price: $10.00 for adults (Free admission available via library Culture Pass)
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday)

Holtermann's Bakery - Staten Island's oldest family-owned business, serving the community from the same Great Kills location since 1878. This beloved neighborhood institution preserves the classic, old-school bakery experience, churning out legendary fresh crumb cakes, tarts, and traditional pastries using century-old family recipes.
Address: 405 Gifford's Ln, Staten Island, NY 10308
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sundays 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Closed Mondays)

National Lighthouse Museum - Located a short walk from the ferry terminal, this museum is situated inside a historic 1912 machine shop foundry that once served as the national depot for the U.S. Lighthouse Service. It features an impressive collection of giant historic Fresnel lenses, lighthouse models, and maritime artifacts.
Address: 200 Promenade Hill Dr, Staten Island, NY 10301
Normal Price: $7.00 for adults (Free admission available via library Culture Pass)
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday)

The Noble Maritime Collection - Housed inside a magnificent, restored 1844 Greek Revival dormitory on the Snug Harbor campus, this museum celebrates waterfront writing, local maritime history, and the preserved houseboat studio of renowned marine artist John A. Noble.
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace (Building D), Staten Island, NY 10301
Normal Price: Suggested Donation ($5.00 adults / $3.00 seniors and children; Free admission available via library Culture Pass)
Hours: Thursday through Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Closed Monday through Wednesday)

Postcards (Staten Island September 11 Memorial) - A striking, wing-like outdoor sculpture on the waterfront that honors the Staten Island residents lost on September 11.
Address: Richmond Terrace (next to the Ferry Terminal), Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: Accessible daily 24/7

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden - A massive 83-acre former home for retired sailors that now features historic architecture, diverse botanical gardens, and art galleries.
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Normal Price: Grounds and many gardens are free; New York Chinese Scholar's Garden is $5.00
Hours: Grounds open daily dawn to dusk; galleries and specific gardens open Wed-Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Staten Island Children's Museum - A high-touch, highly interactive learning and play space also located on the Snug Harbor campus. It features hands-on exhibits focusing on science, theater, and construction alongside a lively outdoor insect garden.
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace (Building M), Staten Island, NY 10301
Normal Price: $8.00 per person over 1 year old (Free one-year membership available for IDNYC cardholders; free admission tickets also available via library Culture Pass)
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday)

Staten Island Ferry - An iconic, free 25-minute boat ride providing the best views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
Address: 1 Bay St (St. George Terminal), Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: Operating daily 24/7 (Every 15-30 minutes)

Staten Island Museum - Located on the park-like grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, this highly curated museum explores the intersection of local art, natural sciences, and regional history, featuring everything from mastodon fossils to historic local archives.
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace (Building A), Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ($8 suggested donation)