Open Wednesday to Saturday
10am- 4pm
Sunday 12pm- 4pm
Museum Phone Number (516) 239-1157.
Tours are typically given on the hour.
The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Groups of 8 or more are encouraged to make a reservation by calling the office. The museum is not handicapped accessible and professional photography is not permitted on the premises.
Closed all major U.S. holidays
There is no fee for general admission. However, donations are strongly encouraged.
One of the finest pre- Revolutionary War homes on Long Island, Rock Hall was built in 1767 for Josiah Martin, a wealthy West Indian plantation owner. The Georgian-style home belonged to two of the area's most famous families, the Martins and the Hewletts. In 1948, the Hewlett family deeded Rock Hall to the Town of Hempstead. After an extensive restoration, it opened as a museum in 1953. Rock Hall offers guided tours, lectures, and children's programs.
Town of Hempstead Museum
FriendsofRockHall@gmail.com
