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Location
What you should know
Parking
Very limited parking at museum. Street parking recommended, or parking at Lafayette Street Park, ACME parking lot (paid), or walking/biking if local.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Limited parking with preference given to less-abled visitors needing close accommodations.
Visitor tip
Book guided tours in advance - they're exceptional and highly recommended. Reviewers praised guides like Crystal for bringing Harriet Tubman's story to life with interactive participation, singing, and powerful storytelling that lasts over an hour. Tours are more immersive than self-guided visits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historical Museum
- Admission
- $15 adults, $10 children 10 and under
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant
- Visit Tip
- Reservations highly recommended; limited capacity
What visitors say
I surprised my history buff mom this weekend with tickets to the guided museum tour and it was beyond exceptional! The museum guide and staff were welcoming and very knowledgeable not only about Harriet Tubman but also the history of…
My museum bestie & I lucked out as we entered this beautiful gem of a museum thinking we would only be able to hang out for a short time -- well we walked right into the beginning of a tour that lasted well over an hour! I hate that I…
I visited the museum Friday 9/25/25. The lady at the desk was very nice. She told me during times there is a guided tour of the museum or you can tour the museum on your own. The museum is very very small, everything is on one floor.…
From 232 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum is currently undergoing expansion to add a second floor, indicating ongoing growth and commitment to preserving Harriet Tubman's history
- The museum operates on a seasonal schedule, closed entirely in January and off-season from September 17 through Juneteenth, with full summer operations from Juneteenth through September 17
- Guided tours at the museum are highly interactive and immersive, incorporating participatory activities, singing, and storytelling techniques that have garnered exceptional visitor reviews with tour durations exceeding 90 minutes
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