To register call 718.885.1461 or send email.
Ongoing
unless otherwise noted
Guided Mansion Tours
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
12 noon - 4 p.m.
The museum is closed on the following national holidays: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.
First Fridays! at Bartow-Pell
First Fridays! with the Bronx Seaside Trolley happen the first Friday of every month April - December, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening visit with live music, self-guided tours of the mansion, a stroll in the garden, and light refreshments. The free Bronx Seaside Trolley makes a continuous hourly loop from the Pelham Bay #6 subway station to BPMM to City Island starting at 5:25. See below for details and pricing.
MAY
National Preservation Month
Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7, 14, 21
9–10:15 a.m.
Yoga in the Orangerie
The benefits of yoga are well known: de-stress, get strong and flexible, and have fun! This beginner level class is also suitable for those who want to deepen their practice in a steady, mindful approach. Taught by certified Anusara® yoga teacher Ann Casapini in a serene, sunlit space.
Cost $180 for series; members $150; Drop-in:$ $20 (please call ahead the day before to confirm that there is room 718.885.1461)
Sunday, May 26, 11:00 a.m.
Urban Park Ranger History Hike
Learn about Revolutionary New York and in particular the Battle of Pell’s Point on this fascinating hike of the area with an Urban Park Ranger. Comfortable shoes or boots, water, and a light snack recommended. Meets at parking lot. Free
June
Saturday, June 1–Sunday, June 16
On View: Pell Treaty
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to view the historic 1654 Thomas Pell Treaty with the local Native Americans, on loan from Fort Ticonderoga. On view during public hours.
Saturday, June 1–Sunday, June 16
Sing for Hope Piano in the Garden
BPMM is proud to be one of 88 NYC sites selected to host a Sing for Hope piano. These extraordinary refurbished, artist-decorated SfH pianos are donated after their debut to organizations throughout the city to provide musical exposure to all. Come play a tune on our piano in the garden or listen to one of our guest musicians.
Saturday–Sunday, June 1–2, 12–4 p.m.
NY Path Through History Weekend
Free guided tours by costumed docents on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Tours start at quarter past the hour. Free
Saturday, June 1, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Bronx Festival of the Arts Concert
Join us for a free outdoor concert by classical pianist Molly Morkoski on our Sing for Hope piano in the garden, co-sponsored by BPMM and Pelham Bay Park as part of the first annual Bronx Festival of the Arts. Ms. Morkoski will be playing Bach's Goldberg variations.
The Bronx Trolley will run from the #6 Pelham Bay Park station to the museum and back again from 2–6 p.m. Enjoy free tours of the museum at 2:15 or 3:15. Picnic-style seating for the concert: please bring your own blanket or chair. Raindate: Saturday, June 8, 4:30 p.m.
Registration requested. Free
Thursday, June 6, 12–2 p.m.
Spring Luncheon
Support the Conservancy and join us for a fascinating presentation by landscape ecologist and author of Manahatta and the brand-new Terra Nova, Dr.Eric W. Sanderson of the Wildlife Conservation Society. Afterwards enjoy an elegant lunch outdoors on the pebble court. Books will be available for purchase and signing—the perfect gift for Father’s Day!.
RSVP required. Call for tickets and details.
Friday, June 7, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
First Friday! Music + Bronx Seaside Trolley
In partnership with the Bronx Music Heritage Center, BPMM presents jazz trumpeter Jimmy Owens. In 2012, he was awarded the highest honor in his field, NEA Jazz Master, by the National Endowment for the Arts. The trolley makes a continuous hourly loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to City Island starting at 5:25 p.m..
Registration requested.Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors & students; members free
Saturday–Sunday June 8–9, 12–4 p.m.
NY Path Through History Weekend
Free guided tours by costumed docents on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Tours start at quarter past the hour. Free
Thursday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.
Treaty Talk
In celebration of the Pell Treaty on display at BPMM, Pelham and New Rochelle town historians Blake Bell and Barbara Davis discuss Thomas Pell, the local Native Americans, and their 1654 treaty. Free
Sunday, June 16, 1–3:00 p.m.
Take Dad Out to the Ball Game 1864!
Celebrate Dad with a Father’s Day “base ball match.” The New York Mutuals play with 1864 rules, balls, bats, and uniforms—but no helmets or gloves! After the game, kids join in the fun with a game of rounders with team members. Plus free house tours and a raffle for the game ball!
Registration requested. Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors, students, and members; $5 children 12 and under
Saturday, June 22, 10–2 p.m.
Rustic Fencing and Trellising Workshop
Learn how to make charming rustic fencing and trellises led by rustic furniture maker John Fuchs. We’ll collect the wood on site, learn what types last longest, build a trellis or two, and then you can take your creations home with you!
Bring a bag lunch and water. Registration required. Cost $25 adults; $15 children (with adult)
July
Friday, July 5, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
First Friday! Music + Bronx Seaside Trolley
In partnership with the Bronx Music Heritage Center, BPMM presents versatile pianist-singer-bandleader Mark Anthony Reid, who flows seamlessly from American Standards and jazz to classical, gospel, and tropical rhythms. The trolley makes a continuous hourly loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to City Island.
Registration requested.Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors & students; members free
Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7
7:00–8:15 a.m.
Yoga at the Mansion: Summer Sun Salutations
Summer is the perfect time for yoga: de-stress, get strong and flexible, and have fun! This intermediate-level class is also suitable for those who want to deepen their practice in a steady, mindful approach. If the weather allows, we’ll practice outside.Taught by certified Anusara® yoga teacher Ann Casapini. Five-class series. Class size limited to 12.
All students are required to bring their own yoga mat. Registration and pre-payment required. Cost $90 for series; members $75.
Monday, July 15–Friday, July 19, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
BPMM Adventures: Summer Session I
Why spend summer days indoors at your house when you can spend them outdoors at ours? Children entering grades 1 through 5 are invited to spend a week at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum having fun and learning about ecology, sustainability, and local history. This unique program mixes core activities in the organic children’s garden with exploration of the 19th-century mansion, the Northeast Woodlands Native American wigwam, and family life in both. Also up: engaging crafts, creative cooking, Urban Park Ranger hikes, and more.
Registration deadline July 1. Cost $160 per child; members $130 per child. Scholarships available. Registration and pre-payment required.
Monday, July 29–Friday, August 2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Shutter Shop on Shore Road
Volunteer Restoration Workshop
The ca. 1840 Greek Revival Bartow mansion features interior window shutters—sadly in need of repair—that help protect from summer's sun and winter's chill. Participants in the shutter restoration workshop will learn how to safely remove lead paint, prepare and paint wood surfaces, make repairs, and more under the guidance of preservation/restoration specialists. Workshop offered in partnership with Historic House Trust of NYC and Adventures in Preservation.
Lunch provided with tours of the mansion and speakers.
Participants must be 18 or over.
Registration required. 718.885.1461 or
info@bpmm.org Cost: $295 (covers snacks, lunch, and insurance)
August
Friday, August 2, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
First Friday! Music + Bronx Seaside Trolley
In partnership with the Bronx Music Heritage Center, BPMM presents Latin Jazz Percussionist Bobby Sanabria and his band. A multiple Grammy nominee, Bobby is also a composer, arranger, conductor, and bandleader who has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Paquito D’Rivera, and other jazz legends. The trolley makes a continuous hourly loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to City Island starting at 5:25 p.m.
Registration requested. Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors & students; members free
Monday, August 5–Friday, August 9, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
BPMM Adventures: Summer Session II
Children entering grades 1 through 5 are invited to spend a week at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum having fun and learning about ecology, sustainability, and local history. This unique program mixes core activities in the organic children’s garden with exploration of the 19th-century mansion, the Northeast Woodlands Native American wigwam, and family life in both. Also up: engaging crafts, creative cooking, Urban Park Ranger hikes, and more.
Registration deadline July 22.Cost $160 per child; members $130 per child. Scholarships available. Registration and pre-payment required.
