• Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace N.H.S.

    Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

    National Historic Site New York

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  • The Upper Gallery is currently closed for renovations.

    These renovations will improve preservation of artifacts and enhance the visitor experience. The Lower Gallery has been reopened, its exhibits are methodically being returned. Period room tours are offered at the regularly scheduled times.

Contact Us

For general information, please call: (212) 260-1616.

The mailing address for general correspondence is:
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
28 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003, or e-mail us.

To contact the Public Affairs Office of the National Parks of New York Harbor, please call (212) 668-2208.

Did You Know?

pelican island

Pelican Island was proclaimed the first U.S. National Wildlife Refuge by President Theodore Roosevelt on March 14, 1903. This action was taken by the president to protect the island's birds from plume hunters. It also contributed to T.R. being known as one of the world's greatest conservationists.