Muscoot Farm

Muscoot Farm is a museum farm in New York with historic buildings, animal enclosures, and educational displays spread across hundreds of acres of working agricultural land. The buildings date from different periods and show how a functional farm property is organized and maintained.

The property was established in 1974 as part of the Westchester County Parks system to preserve farming practices and rural traditions from earlier times. It serves as a window into the agricultural history of the region.

The farm hosts regular workshops and seasonal festivals where visitors can see how traditional farming was practiced and experience rural life firsthand. These events demonstrate the daily skills and knowledge that farming communities relied on.

Walking trails, picnic areas, restrooms, and parking are available throughout the grounds, with all buildings accessible during operating hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the property is large and includes some sloped terrain.

The property maintains active populations of sheep, goats, chickens, and horses that allow visitors to interact directly with working farm animals. These living creatures are central to understanding how farms actually functioned.