Snug Harbor Cultural Center

An arts center on Staten Island with the finest collection of Greek Revival buildings in the U.S.

Theatre, music, history, classes, workshops and art exhibits

For all ages; handicapped-accessible. Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. If a wheelchair is needed, call 718-448-2500. For more information, see Snug Harbor's accessibility page.

One of New York City's most unexpected and extraordinary destinations is located on the north shore of Staten Island, just minutes from the Staten Island Ferry. Snug Harbor is a cultural center set within an 83-acre National Historic Landmark containing the finest collection of Greek Revival buildings in the United States, plus Beaux Arts, Italianate and Victorian style architecture. Each building has individual merit, but the harmonious effect of twenty-six historic buildings set in acres of parkland is wholly remarkable. Snug Harbor exists today because of the tireless efforts of citizens to save it from destruction a generation ago, and then to transform the deteriorated buildings of a retirement home for seamen into a center for the arts.

Surrounded by a tall iron fence, shaded by century-old Norwegian maples and Austrian pines, Snug Harbor Cultural Center is not only one of the most architecturally and historically significant sites in the country, it is a place where history, architecture, the visual and performing arts, environmental science included in performing arts all come together to provide a rich and powerful learning experience for audiences young and old.

The Newhouse Gallery has exhibitions in 15,000 feet of gallery space, plus outdoor and off-site projects, educational programs, 30 artists studios on site and an international artist residency program. Throughout the year, the Performing Arts Program offers music, dance and theater, indoors and outdoors for audiences of all ages. Whether you prefer classical or cutting edge, there's something to see at Snug Harbor. Young people often come to know Snug Harbor through the Education Department, which develops workshops that capitalize on current art exhibitions and performing arts programming, as well as Snug Harbor's storied past.

visitor information

Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor Cultural Center
Main Line, 718-448-2500; Box Office, 718-815-7684

nearby attractions

Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, Alice Austen House, Staten Island Childrens' Museum, Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences, Staten Island Botanical Garden, Staten Island Zoo, Staten Island September 11 Memorial, St. George Theatre, New York Chinese Scholar's Garden, Historic Richmond Town

directions

Snug Harbor is located at 1000 Richmond Ter. (between Tysen St. and Snug Harbor Rd.).

FERRY AND BUS: Staten Island Ferry, then the S40/S90 bus from the ferry terminal.

CAR: From the Goethals Bridge (NJ): Take 278 East. Merge onto 440 North via Exit 9 toward Bayonne Bridge. Take Exit 12 towards Forest Ave. Exit ramp leads to Willow Road East (service road). At traffic light, turn right onto Forest Ave, then left onto Jewett Ave. and right onto Richmond Ter. Snug Harbor is on the right.

From the Outerbridge Crossing (NJ): Take 440 North to Verrazano Bridge/278 East. Merge onto 440 North via Exit 9 toward Bayonne Bridge. Take Exit 12 towards Forest Av. Exit ramp leads to Willow Rd. East (service road). At traffic light, turn right onto Forest Ave, then left onto Jewett Ave, right onto Richmond Ter. and right on Snug Harbor Rd. Entrance is an immediate left.

From the Bayonne Bridge (NJ): Take 440 South to Morningstar Rd. Exit. Turn right onto Morningstar, then turn slight right onto Richmond Ter. and right on Snug Harbor Rd. Entrance is an immediate left.

From the Verrazano Bridge (NY): Take 278 West to Exit 13 towards Clove Rd./Richmond Rd. Merge onto service road. At 3rd traffic light, turn right onto Clove Rd. Continue past Victory Blvd. intersection. Turn right onto Bard Ave. (just before St. Peter's Cemetery). Just before Bard Ave. ends, make a right onto Richmond Ter. Turn right on Snug Harbor Rd. Entrance is an immediate left.

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