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The Friends of Muscoot Farm Welcome You
Muscoot Farm
Muscoot Farm was originally a "Gentleman's Farm"
owned by the Hopkins Family and used as their summer estate
and dairy farm from 1880 to 1924. In 1924 the family moved
to the farm year-round and continued the dairy business until
1967 when Westchester County acquired the property.
Today, Muscoot Farm has many of the original buildings, some
of which were moved to accommodate the Muscoot Reservoir.
Visitors can walk through the Dairy Barn, Milk House, Ice
House, BlacksmithShop and several other barns and buildings.
Livestock and poultry are breeds typical of an early 20th
century gentleman's farm and many represent minor (rare) breeds.
General Information
Muscoot Farm is an early-1900's interpretive farm owned and
operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation
and Conservation. Muscoot farm offers programs for families,
hayrides and more than seven miles of hiking trails. Please
note: For the protection of our animals and our visitors petting
and feeding of the animals is not permitted.
Hours
Muscoot Farm is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
daily including weekends and most holidays. Muscoot Farm is
closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years Day.
Admission
Admission is free to individuals and families. Organized groups
must pay a small fee and reservations are required.
Group Reservations
Organized and educational groups must make reservations to
visit Muscoot Farm and a fee is charged depending on the size
of the group.
Self Guided tours are available to groups on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Group size is limited to 150 people.
Farm educators offer age-appropriate educational programs
to groups in the Spring and Autumn on Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays. Group size is limited to 30 people.
Please contact the Farm Office at 914-864-7286 for reservations.
Main House Gallery
Local artists display their work in the Main House from May
to October on Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.
Hiking Trails
Trails are accessible from the Main Parking Lot from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m., daily. Hiking Trails are closed on Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Columbus Day Weekend. Please do not park outside the gates and
expect to stay beyond 4 p.m.
Suggested tips for your visit
• For the protection of our animals and our visitors,
petting and feeding of the farm animals is not permitted.
• Dogs are not allowed at Muscoot Farm.
• Many of our activities are weather dependent. Please
dress appropriately for the farm and the weather conditions.
• Make your visit the safest by checking your clothes
and yourself for ticks.
• Wash your hands with soap thoroughly after visiting
the farm.
Parking
Parking is free. The Main Parking Lot is located off Route 100
just beyond Muscoot Farm. An overflow parking lot is also
available for special events and is located across the street.
Parking lots close at 4 p.m.
Herb Garden
The herb garden fills the air with fragrance. A sensory garden,
a kitchen garden and a memorial herb gardencreate one of the
most peaceful places on the farm.
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