Welcome to
The Alice Austen
House Museum
The Alice Austen House fosters creative expression, explores personal identity, and educates and inspires the public through the interpretation of the photographs, life and historic home of American photographer, Alice Austen (1866-1952).
The House and its surrounding waterfront park are a nationally designated site of LGBTQ+ history, centering on the 56 year relationship between Alice Austen and her life partner Gertrude Tate, providing an important window into pre-Stonewall LGBTQ+ history and enriching our understanding of the important life and work of Alice Austen.
Current Exhibition
Fine Bright Day
The Photography of Alice Austen
Examining the range of Alice Austen’s photography, this exhibition specifically inserts the trailblazing photographer into a contemporary context as the modern woman she was.
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Become a member of the Alice Austen House for free admission, exclusive discounts, and access to members-only events.
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Interested in volunteering?
Volunteers and interns are a truly important part of our organization, helping in our Victorian gardens, assisting with annual clean up events as well as all of our community programs and research.
Volunteer opportunities
News
Open Call: Alice Austen’s 3rd Triennial of Photography
ECOLOGIES #3 Alice Austen House 3rd Triennial of Staten Island Photography The Alice Austen House is currently deliberating photography and multimedia submissions for Ecologies #3. Ecology is the study of
Fine Bright Day
The Photography of Alice Austen Current Exhibition Examining the range of Alice Austen’s photography, this exhibition specifically inserts the trailblazing photographer into a contemporary context as the modern woman she
Introducing My Dear Alice
The Alice Austen House and Pamela Bannos are thrilled to announce the release of the new podcast series My Dear Alice in late September 2022. producer Pamela Bannos In 2020,
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We are located at 2 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island NY.
Museum Hours
Tuesday — Saturday 12PM – 5PM (last tour at 4PM)
Sunday — Monday CLOSED
