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  • 4/5 Gregor J. R. 5 years ago on Google • 4428 reviews
    The exhibits could use some work. They don't really convey what life was like.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 NYC Birthday C. 5 years ago on Google • 110 reviews
    Its a great place to remember New York as it once was. The place features a working garden, historic artifacts, period rooms and exhibits. Visitors are encouraged to play with traditional tools, toys and games, and engage in historic activities such as candle making, sewing and butter churning. Its great for children to experience being in this house and also to learn the history behind this place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 G A. 5 years ago on Google • 2799 reviews
    A well preserved piece of Brooklyn history. The artifacts inside the house offer a glimpse of life at the Lefferts household in the 1800s and describe what the surrounding neighborhood of Flatbush (and Brooklyn itself) was like in those days. The house is small and a visit should last no more than an hour. Admission is free but donations are welcome. They offer guided tours of the second floor of the house. Our guide was a disinterested and ill-prepared high school student who mostly read from a piece of paper as he went about his task. They can really do better finding young people with a passion and enthusiasm for history and training them properly to lead these tours.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 delight d. 4 years ago on Google • 92 reviews
    The prospect park alliance had a Autism play day today and I was told that they host one once a month. They gave families free entrance to the Lefferts Historic House and taught children how families lived in Brooklyn back in the 1730’s. We washed clothes in the same manner they did back then. They had stilt walking which helps dig the soil. They had make your own soap. Me and my daughter made a orange oatmeal scented soap. The historic house has a three dollar admission but this event was free and they do have a tip box to help the program run. There is a bathroom in the house. We were there earlier than the food kiosk located next to the carousel so there wasn’t any food options available until around 12pm. I ordered me and my daughter Uber eats to the park. The historic house is located in the children’s corner where they have the carousel,boat house and prospect park zoo. I had a good time!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erik L. 1 year ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Cool to see this house of my ancestors being preserved in such a loving way.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate K. 6 years ago on Google • 1109 reviews
    Old Dutch farmhouse in Prospect Park. The house originally stood about 6 blocks away on Flatbush Ave and was moved here about 100 years ago. This house was built in the 1780's after the Leffert's first house was burned during the American revolution. Now a museum depicting life in the 1820s. Excellent guides. Terrific place for kids and on weekends sometimes has special demonstrations (butter churning, wool carding, etc) They ask for a donation for adults but no pressure and kids are free.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nelly H. 4 years ago on Google • 84 reviews
    Great historic house.......made in 1871.... You need to come and see it....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Traci 5 years ago on Google • 2325 reviews
    You must visit if you're a history buff to learn about Brooklyn's wonderful past, as today you'd never imagine such a simple life. It's great for adults and kids alike, with special programs throughout the year.

  • 5/5 Bill M. 5 years ago on Google • 944 reviews
    Fun and informative interactive museum with many quality artifacts. Staff is super friendly and there's alot to see!

  • 5/5 Константин �. 5 years ago on Google • 119 reviews
    An interesting historical place. Here you can see how Americans lived a long time ago.

  • 5/5 Joe S. 4 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    We have held our daughter's birthday party at Lefferts Historic House for the last four years and the kids have always had a blast. They all just love the old fashioned games and crafts.

  • 5/5 William L. 2 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    The start of a legacy…!

  • 5/5 M K. 1 year ago on Google • 47 reviews
    It's cool

  • 2/5 Alexx C. 2 years ago on Google
    You can feel the trauma oozing from that plantation house.

  • 5/5 Anne-Rhea S. 9 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Beautiful Caribbean cultural fest this past weekend

  • 5/5 Fire M. 5 months ago on Google
    Leffert's not the ghost! He was a good man. There is is only ONE. Love thyself as you would live thy neighbors. It sees all ALL DEEDS seen and unseen. 👁️

  • 5/5 D. C. 3 years ago on Google
    Kids live exploring around the house and collecting wood.

  • 4/5 John W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cool place to look at from the outside. I wish that it was not temporarily closed though. Will definitely come back when it reopens

  • 5/5 Элина 2 years ago on Google
    This hello 🤫Omg Helloween from Broklyn, Nee York. Really great holiday🤩Can't finding on map from Ukr today this avenu, so this is making photo there🤔.


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