Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden’s main outdoor grounds and gardens are free of charge to the public, open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk, and do not require advance registration or ticketing.
Two of our attractions – the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden require admission fees and have different hours of operation. Learn about their hours of operation here.
Snug Harbor offers a variety of public events for all ages and interests. All events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. Snug Harbor has a no-refund policy on all event tickets.
Our campus partner organizations are managed separately and have their own admission prices. Learn about admission to the Staten Island Museum, the Staten Island Children’s Museum, and the Noble Maritime Collection here.
Tickets to Snug Harbor seasonal events:
Snug Harbor has a ton of fun events every season! Learn what’s happening at all of our sitewide museums and galleries on our calendar, and buy tickets for Snug Harbor events here.
*Note: Tickets for events at the Staten Island Museum, Staten Island Children’s Museum, Noble Maritime Collection, or any of our other campus or community partners are sold through those organization’s websites and are not available on Snug Harbor’s ticketing page.
Admission to the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden:
View the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden’s seasonal hours here.
- $5 for adults
- $4 for seniors (65+) and students
- Free for children 5 and under, active military (Blue Star program), and Snug Harbor Member
- Staten Island residents admitted FREE on the first Saturday of each month with proof of residency!
Tickets can be purchased at Cottage E, on Cottage Row across from Harbor Eats and the Allee. To book a class trip or group tour, visit Snug Harbor Education for details.
Learn about the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden and its seasonal hours here.
Admission to the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art:
View the Newhouse Center’s hours here.
- $5 for adults
- $4 for seniors (65+) and students
- Free for children 5 and under, active military (Blue Star program), Snug Harbor Members, and students grades 6-12 with student ID
Tickets can be purchased in the
Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, located in Buildings C & G on the front lawn along Richmond Terrace across from the Randall Memorial.
Learn about the Newhouse Center’s current exhibitions and its seasonal hours here.
