Inside the Salmagundi Club, One of America's Oldest Art Organizations

Located inside the oldest surviving mansion on Fifth Avenue, one historic members-only club in New York City has brought together artists and art enthusiasts for over 150 years, including the likes of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Stanford White, and even Winston Churchill. Now's your chance to explore the home that helped give rise to American artistry, and cultivated some of the most important artists the world has ever seen.

Join New York Adventure Club for a rare insider's tour of the Salmagundi Club — one of America's oldest art organizations — and its landmark brownstone in Greenwich Village.

Led by a club member, our unique experience inside this one-of-a-kind structure will include:

• An overview of the Salmagundi Club, from its origins as a small sketch class in 1871 to its present-day status as a premier center for the resurgence of representational art in America
• A rare multi-floor exploration through the 1853 clubhouse, which showcases what it was like to live in a Fifth Avenue mansion at the start of the Gilded Age
• A look inside historic rooms — including spaces not open to the public — such as the 1917 library, the 1853 double parlors, a unique domed staircase, and the family bedroom levels
• A close look at some of the club's permanent collection of over 1,500 works of art, including its renown hand-painted mugs and Tiffany stained glass windows
• An opportunity after the tour to enjoy the club's current art exhibition

The tour will conclude with a little complimentary wine and a lot of socializing at the usual member's-only Wiggins Bar, the club's historic bar and restaurant, where guests can stay and purchase food and drinks!

Click here to see pictures from one of our last visits.

See you there!

*The Salmagundi Club does not have an elevator

**The club bar and restaurant only accept credit cards

Testimonials

"Such an interesting place and an enthusiastic, personable and informed guide." -Jill

"I have been aware of the salmagundi club, but had never visited. This was a fascinating introduction to the club, Its history and current purposes, as well as to the clubs’s lovely home on Fifth Avenue." -Bruce

"Touring the space and the artwork and getting to know more about the Salmagundi Club itself." -LuGene

"Great event followed by a nice chance to meet other guests on tour" -M.

"Everything was lovely" -Leckie

"Anthony was entertaining and informative." -Kelly

"Great guide in an historic landmark about the right length of time. Really iconic NYC experience. Loved it! Excellent guide - covered art, architecture." -Zondra

"Excellent guide!!" -Klaus-Peter

"Very informative tour by a guide who loves his subject. Anthony crafted his presentation to his audience and made the discussion productive." -Cynthia

"His breadth of knowledge in art, architecture, and design is very impressive. He also told us about the history of the neighborhood and what life was like for the owners. His knowledge of NYC was extensive. He brought history alive!" -Amne

"Tour guide Anthony was clear, informative, personable, a model of how a guide should comport himself. Again, a charming, knowledgeable tour guide like Anthony breathes life into history." -Louis

"The guide was terrific & very knowledgeable. A real treat to go inside this legendary club." -Kathleen

"I love being inside a Gilded Age mansion. It took me back in time. Love the paintings, architecture and history of the Salamundi. Our tour guide was charming and very knowledgeable." -Carmel

"A quirky old building I never knew about." -Jag

"The space was beautiful and super interesting" -Laureen

"Really enjoyed the inside view of a space I'd long been curious about, as well as the unique POV of our guide, an artist who provided an extra layer of insight during the tour." -Kelly

"Very interesting information. Nice group of people. The guide was excellent." -Deborah

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Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Salmagundi Club, 47 5th Avenue, New York, United States