Open House New York
During Open House New York Weekend, many of our historic houses and monuments open their doors for free public visits and tours!
Open House New York Events
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Open House New York: Fort Totten
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Explore the many historic structures of the peninsula and learn about the important role Fort Totten played in New York City’s defense history, from the Civil War to today.
Free!
Open House New York: Fort Totten Battery
at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this civil war era fort, designed to defend our city. Learn more about the history and significance of this site.
Free!
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Open House New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Free!
Open House New York: Fort Totten
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Explore the many historic structures of the peninsula and learn about the important role Fort Totten played in New York City’s defense history, from the Civil War to today.
Free!
Open House New York: Fort Totten Battery
at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this civil war era fort, designed to defend our city. Learn more about the history and significance of this site.
Free!
Open House New York: Gravesend Cemetery
at Gravesend Cemetery, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this landmarked cemetery that was established by Lady Deborah Moody in 1643 and is home to graves of early settlers and founding families.
Free!