Bowne House

The John Bowne House was built by John Bowne in 1661. It is the oldest building in Queens, and it is one of the oldest buildings in New York City. John Bowne was a Quaker who advocated religious freedom, which was later written into the Bill of Rights. John Bowne's great-grandson, Robert Bowne, strongly advocated for the end of slavery in America. The house was the home of several generations of the Bowne House until 1945, when it was donated and converted into a museum.

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Address

37-01 Bowne Street

Getting there

Bowne Street and 37th Avenue

Price

$10 per adult, $8 per student, $8 per senior citizen

Website

bownehouse.org (opens in a new tab)