Snug Harbor Cultural Center
Snug Harbor Cultural Center
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, a distinguished Smithsonian Affiliate, is Staten Island's premier destination for culture and entertainment. Set within a stunning 83-acre park-like setting, Snug Harbor presents a unique blend of gardens, museums, theaters, educational opportunities, and seasonal festivals. Snug Harbor's historic grounds and Greek Revival buildings house arts organizations with the area's most vibrant and intriguing activities, providing numerous ways for visitors of all ages and backgrounds to explore. The richness of this captivating environment truly makes Snug Harbor the heart of Staten Island's social life and a must-see destination in the region. Entrance to Snug Harbor's campus is free. Entrance to the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art and the Chinese Scholar's Garden is $5. The Snug Harbor grounds are open daily, dawn to dusk. The Chinese Scholar's Garden is open from Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-5pm (last admission at 4:30pm). The Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am-5pm. Check our Facebook page for current happenings and upcoming events!
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Angela B
New York City, NY207 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Heard about this place and the overall maintenance of the location left little to be desired. The best part was the NY Chinese Scholar's Garden (extra fee) and even that was in disrepair. The gardens themselves seems to be unmaintained with overgrowth or dead plants everywhere and it was a bit confusing on what to look at.
It was an easy walk around the garden but confusing as there weren't clear paths in most areas and again, not well maintained so some areas we weren't sure if they were indeed part of the garden or not. The few flowers we did see were beautiful and loved the covered archway.
It was an easy walk around the garden but confusing as there weren't clear paths in most areas and again, not well maintained so some areas we weren't sure if they were indeed part of the garden or not. The few flowers we did see were beautiful and loved the covered archway.
Written November 5, 2023
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Anna F
Staten Island, NY52 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
If I was a tourist I would be very disappointed . The pond is disgusting green slime water. The Neptune fountain is in dire need of an overhaul. Half the time the water isn't even on. The buildings are in the midst of being overhauled. Beautiful massive structures that must have been something else in their heyday. The museum which is new is very nice. The rose garden is so so. The volunteers work very very hard to try to keep this place in shape. I walk through it three days a week On my lunch hour. It's sad. The poor turtles, fish, and birds by that slimy pond is disgraceful.
The botanical gardens are the saddest I've ever seen in my travels.
This is a good place to grab a bite to eat on the way to the scholars garden. Grab a bite , put down a blanket and feel the peace. I love this place for my lunch hour but again , as a tourist point of view-- it's a no.
The botanical gardens are the saddest I've ever seen in my travels.
This is a good place to grab a bite to eat on the way to the scholars garden. Grab a bite , put down a blanket and feel the peace. I love this place for my lunch hour but again , as a tourist point of view-- it's a no.
Written September 13, 2017
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Melissa D
Webster, TX16 contributions
Sep 2012 • Family
My cousin was married in the garden so beautiful the reception hall amazing. Every English style garden. When she walked between the large fountains it was like watching a movie. So beautiful
Written September 21, 2012
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Bruce Sokolovic
New York City, NY47 contributions
Grounds are not well kept and the administration is downright RUDE!!!! You're better off having your day at a city dump
Written November 4, 2010
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femaleboxer
New York City, NY606 contributions
Nov 2020
I'm annoyed I didn't know about this place when everything was still in bloom, since I can only imagine that would've made the experience of this place even more impressive. A place definitely worth visiting if you are in the area!
Written November 10, 2020
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Peter F
Staten Island, NY1,576 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
We had a pleasant evening walking the grounds viewing the images and figures of the Lantern Festival. It was well designed and better than last year.
Written November 21, 2019
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Mike O
Staten Island, NY53 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
My daughter had her clarinet lessons there. Although we weren’t particularly thrilled with the lessons, we loved the gardens and walking around there- a beautiful area to relax and unwind..
Written January 20, 2019
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LindsCC777
186 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Absolutely beautiful lantern display. Far exceeded expectations. The time and creativity that went into this is incredible. Highly recommend. It’s an easy trip from Manhattan - the free Staten Island ferry and then look for signs for the free shuttle at the terminal that will take you to Snug Harbor.
Written December 2, 2018
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Deborah K
Shannon, Ireland60 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
One thing I would highly recommend if you have time when visiting NYC, is a trip out to Staten Island on the free ferry & then get a Taxi for $10 out to Snug Harbour , it truly is beautiful & so relaxing, there is lovely walk ways, music hall, Japanese Gardens, Lake with Wildlife including small turtles, Ducks, Geese.
also a toy museum & Oh and I have to mention the NYC FD Museum, this truly is amazing & its free, Lots of photos & memorabilia from Ground Zero, the whole park is so relaxing and would be a great day out for a family. It was quite when we were there as it was early April & a week day, if you want to get a break away from Manhattan & shopping & recharge your batteries this is the place to go, you get the free Statin Island Ferry over, Hop in a taxi For $10 & go to the most peaceful relaxing day, You also get the best view of the Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge on you way out on the ferry, We went on the Ellis Island ferry before, trust me the view of Lady Liberty much better from Statin Island Ferry. You can also get a bus to Snug harbour when you get off the ferry but at time of writing this it would have been $7.50 for 3 of us where as the Taxi was $10.
also a toy museum & Oh and I have to mention the NYC FD Museum, this truly is amazing & its free, Lots of photos & memorabilia from Ground Zero, the whole park is so relaxing and would be a great day out for a family. It was quite when we were there as it was early April & a week day, if you want to get a break away from Manhattan & shopping & recharge your batteries this is the place to go, you get the free Statin Island Ferry over, Hop in a taxi For $10 & go to the most peaceful relaxing day, You also get the best view of the Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge on you way out on the ferry, We went on the Ellis Island ferry before, trust me the view of Lady Liberty much better from Statin Island Ferry. You can also get a bus to Snug harbour when you get off the ferry but at time of writing this it would have been $7.50 for 3 of us where as the Taxi was $10.
Written June 4, 2015
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Jordan M
East Brunswick, NJ44 contributions
Nov 2012
If I meet another tourist who thinks they are cool because they took the staten island ferry and then the next one back - think I will scream. Ferrry - great especially at night in the back. BUT if you are coming out in the day - especially a nice day for God's sake do not be a sheep and go straight back. Hop a cab to Snug Harbor, bring a picnic lunch and wander the grounds. It was originally set up as a place for women to wait for thier husbands at sea and then artists were granted cottages. Go online to see what perfomances are offered. Then make a day of it go to a AAA ball game much nicer atmosphere than Yankee stadium and you can see future stars before they get called up. A cab ride away there is a buddist center and I think the oldest commune in the US. Anyway you get the pic.
Written April 6, 2013
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JNExplorer687
New York City, NY3 contributions
What month(s) are the flowers bloomed or best to visit? Which day of the week has the least amount of visitors?
BigMC21
Staten Island, NY116 contributions
Mid week is best and I would say mid April to end of June
RobertDoorCounty
Ellison Bay, WI
Where is the best shop to rent a bike to ride from the SI ferry to Snug Harbor? Any idea about bike rental costs by the day? hour?
Tati S
Staten Island, NY3 contributions
There is no bike rental at the Staten Island side of the ferry, but there is a provision for bikes on the ferry. They load by the lower level and it is clearly marked and convenient. Due to construction and bike share lanes, the fairly short trip to Snug Harbor could be risky.
jctap
New York City, NY18 contributions
Would like some restaurants for lunch nearby. Thanks
patrickdoyle148
Hilton Head, SC57 contributions
There is a restaurant right across the the from Snug Harbor Cultural Facility: The name is "Blu" and this is the fourth restaurant to be opened by the DiNoi Restaurant Group.
As well, at the Staten Island side of the ferry is a wonderful new restaurant with unbelievable views of the Manhattan Skyline called "River Dock and very much worth a visit
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