Visitor Information
About our Museum & Center for Social Justice Dialogue
Learn with Matilda in her home and engage with history and education that can’t always be found in a textbook. Our museum discusses topics such as:
Women’s Rights
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Underground Railroad
Religious Freedom
Science
Wizard of Oz
Local History
And more!
Current Hours of Operation
Friday & Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Admission Costs
Adults - $7.00
Students & Seniors - $5.00
Children (4 and under) - FREE
210 East Genesee Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 637-9511
Street parking is available on the right side of Walnut St. directly next to the Center. Please note Walnut St. is a one-way street.
Private Group Tours, Special Events, Meetings, & Seminars
Matilda’s home is a unique space to host private and special events. Check out our Events Packet to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fayetteville?
Where can I park?
Which door should I enter?
Is the Center accessible?
What are your hours?
What are the ticket prices?
Do you give group tours?
Is the Center available to rent?
What is the best way to contact?
We are located in the Historic District of Fayetteville, NY, a suburb of Syracuse, NY. Fayetteville has a rich history of abolitionism, suffragism, industrialism, and connections to the Erie Canal.
There is no parking on East Genesee Street. Walnut Street is the corner street right next to the Center. This is a ONE-WAY street. You are welcome to park along the right hand side of the street, along the side of the building. Do not park on top of the sidewalk, as the police will ticket you.
Please enter through our Welcome Center door, which is located along Walnut Street.
Yes, please enter through our Welcome Center door, which is located along Walnut Street. There is a lift and accessible bathroom located in the Welcome Center.
February - Memorial Day (May 26th) Friday & Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Memorial Day (May 26th) - Labor Day (September 1st) Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm
Labor Day (September 1st) - Thanksgiving (November 27th) Friday & Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Thanksgiving - January are open by appointment only. Please email to set up an appointment.
Adult Tickets $7.00
Students (K-12) $5.00
Seniors (65+) $5.00
Children 4 and under FREE
Matilda Society FREE
YES! If you would like to bring a group to the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center, we have group tour rates available. Please CLICK HERE to download the pdf.
YES! We can accomodate up to 50 people in the space and have chairs and table available. This is an excellent space for book clubs, community meetings, and parties. If you are interested in renting the space, please CLICK HERE to download the pdf.
Email is the best way to get an answer quickly. You can use the contact form here on the website.
The phone messages are checked once a week. The emails are check daily!
