The Wyckoff house is the oldest surviving Dutch farmhouse in New York State, still sitting on a working scrap of Brooklyn farmland, and it opens for a free two-day Family Day built around what the summer garden is doing. Kids get nature crafts and farm activities run by museum staff and volunteers, spread between the fields and the old rooms, with guided house tours through the day. If you've driven past it for years, go in.
What to expect
Craft tables and hands-on activities are set up across the grounds and inside the farmhouse, staffed by Wyckoff educators and volunteers. Guided tours of the 17th-century house run through the afternoon, and there's open ground for kids to move between the garden beds and the craft stations at their own speed. It's a come-and-go format rather than a fixed program, so a short visit works fine.
Good to know
- It's free, but RSVP through the Eventbrite link on the Parks listing to help staff plan.
- Ideal for kids roughly four to twelve; younger siblings can tag along easily.
- Wear closed-toe shoes if you plan to join any of the farm activities.
- The event runs both indoors and outdoors, so dress for whatever the sky is doing.
- This corner of Brooklyn is bus territory: the B7 and B47 stop near Clarendon Road.
- House tours are first come, first served once they begin.
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Common questions
Is Farmhouse Family Day free?
Yes. The event and the house tours are free, though the museum asks families to RSVP on Eventbrite so it can plan staffing.
What ages is it designed for?
It's an all-ages event ideal for kids about four to twelve, with crafts and farm activities scaled to that range.
Can we tour the farmhouse itself?
Yes. Guided tours of the 17th-century Wyckoff house run through the afternoon on a first come, first served basis.
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