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Lewis Latimer House Museum
Lewis Latimer House Museum is free to enter during regular hours. Free self-guided visits Fri-Sun. Guided tours now ticketed: $15 adults, $8 seniors/students/veterans/visitors with disabilities, free under 12 and caregivers.
Admission at a glance
| Admission | free |
|---|---|
| When the offer applies | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Hours | Fri-Sun 11am-5pm |
| Tickets and restrictions | Closed Mon-Thu. Guided tours (45 min) are paid and should be booked in advance; monthly Mandarin-language tours. |
| Address | 34-41 137th St, Flushing, NY 11354 |
| Official site | www.lewislatimerhouse.org |
Official admission source · Policy checked 2026-08-09
Next dates this offer applies
Calculated from the policy as of 2026-09-23, not confirmed ticket availability. Holidays and special closures can override regular hours.
Make a visit of it
Lewis Latimer was a Black inventor who drafted the patent drawings for the telephone and improved Edison's light bulb. His tiny Flushing home tells one of the most compelling under-told stories in American innovation. The contemporary art exhibitions in the adjacent gallery are also strong.
After: Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan (Hunan Chinese, $12-18). 42-47 Main St, Flushing. Fiery Hunan cooking 10 min walk away. The cumin lamb and dry-fried green beans are essential.