The Merchant's House is the city's only family home preserved inside and out from the 1800s, with the Tredwells' own furniture still in the rooms where they lived and died. This tour uses those rooms to tell the story of cholera waves, diphtheria and typhoid, the recorded causes of death in the family, and how the Civil War changed how doctors and nurses trained. If you like history with a slightly macabre edge, this is a sharp, specific way to see a landmark.
What to expect
A docent leads a small group through the parlors, bedrooms and service spaces of the 1832 rowhouse for 60 to 75 minutes, weaving medical history into stories from the Tredwell family records.
Good to know
- Buy tickets in advance through the museum's registration link; tour groups are small.
- The house is at 29 East 4th Street, near the 6 at Astor Place or Bleecker Street and the B, D, F, M at Broadway–Lafayette.
- The 1832 rowhouse has historic staircases between floors, so contact the museum ahead about accessibility.
- Topics include disease and death, best for teens and adults.
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Common questions
How long is the Healthcare in Tredwell Times tour?
The museum lists it at 60 to 75 minutes.
Do I need to book?
Yes, the museum sells tour tickets through its registration page.
