Guides cover the construction of the complex and the people who designed it, then open up the master plan for what happens to these buildings next - which turns a heritage tour into an argument you can join. Two tours run on this date under the state's Path Through History program. If you have taken the ferry a dozen times without getting off at the far end, this walk justifies the trip.
What to expect
Ninety minutes on foot across a large campus, moving between colonnaded Greek Revival fronts, gardens and reused interiors. Guides invite visitors to weigh in on the site's future plans, so it is a conversation as much as a lecture.
Good to know
- Take the Staten Island Ferry, then the S40 bus along Richmond Terrace to the gate
- Meet at the Visitor Services Booth; give yourself buffer time to find it on an 83-acre campus
- Seniors, students and Snug Harbor members get a discount off the standard rate
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather - the tour runs rain or shine
- Pair it with the Chinese Scholar's Garden and the botanical gardens on the same grounds
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Common questions
How long is the tour?
About 90 minutes, walking across the campus between the historic buildings.
Does it run in bad weather?
Yes. Snug Harbor states the tour is rain or shine, so dress accordingly.
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