Lefferts Historic House

Lead sponsor of public programs at Lefferts Historic House Programs at Lefferts Historic House are supported, in part, by public funds from and Lefferts is one of 23 historic houses in the New York City Parks system and recives support from Programs at Lefferts Historic House are also made possible in part, through contributions from JP Morgan Chase Foundation; New York State Council on the Humanities; The Rudin Foundation; the Sulzberger Foundation; the Laura B. Volger Foundation, and the generous support of our elected leaders in Washington, Albany, and New York City.

Lefferts Historic House represents more than 200 years of New York City history. Lefferts is a great place to add a bit of education to a day of fun for young Park visitors. It’s located in the Park’s "Children’s Corner," right near the Carousel and the Prospect Park Zoo, and is also a unique place to hold a child’s birthday party. 

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About

Built by a Dutch family in the 18th century farming village of Flatbush, Lefferts Historic House interprets the history of Brooklyn’s environment from pre-Colonial times until the present, using its working garden, historic artifacts, and documents, as well as period rooms and exhibits.

Lefferts is on TV!   Watch us:
• On NYC-TV   • On "It's My Park"   • Quilt exhibit on NY1
• Freedom Strut on NY1  • Courtesy of The History Channel

Visitors to Lefferts play with traditional tools, toys, and games and have the unique chance to engage in farming activities. Families also participate in craft activities such as candle making, sewing, butter churning, and making fire with flint and steel. Special weekend programs follow the seasonal patterns of rural life: springtime’s Flax & Fleece Fest , Summer Songs & Stories, fall’s Harvest Days, the Winter Festival, and Annual Quilt Show. Click here to see all our upcoming events. Please note: The first floor, where all craft and game activities take place, is wheelchair accessible.

Visitors to Lefferts get to play amazing games from the past. Want to practice your "Nine Man Morris" before returning to Lefferts? Click here.

Hours

February 6 – 28: Saturday – Sunday | 12 – 4 p.m.
Holiday opening: February 15 – 19 | 12 – 4 p.m.

Free admission.

School Groups

Schools and other groups can arrange for visits, where an educator will guide participants through planned activities for all ages. See our school programs section for details and call (718) 287-3400 x101 to schedule a group visit.

Directions

Lefferts Historic House is located at the Children’s Corner, inside the Park’s Willink Entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard. Click here to view this location on our Interactive Map.

By Public Transportation: (MTA map)
• Q, S, or B Train to Prospect Park station
• B-16 Bus to Ocean Ave. and Empire Blvd.
• B-41 Bus to Flatbush Ave. and Empire Blvd.
• B-43 Bus to Ocean Ave. and Empire Blvd.
• B-48 Bus to Flatbush Ave. and Empire Blvd.

By Car:
• From Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges: Take Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza, continue on Flatbush until Empire Blvd.
• From BQE: Take BQE to Prospect Expressway, 10th Ave. exit. Make left on 11th Ave. Make right on Prospect Park Southwest to Park Circle. From Circle, follow Parkside Ave. Make left on Ocean Ave. to Empire Blvd. 

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