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July 2023 by Erin Kahn
I'd been meaning to visit this place for a while, but getting out to the suburbs of Long Island from Manhattan is a trek. Luckily, I finally got to see it on a nice day and arrived just in time for a fantastic tour. The tour guide was very entertaining and knew his stuff, and the house is in great condition. A highlight was seeing the lilac tree that grew "in the dooryard" and could be seen out the window right over Whitman's childhood bed. I didn't spend much time at the museum, as it was mostly stuff to read, but it was set up nicely and they had a few cool things, like a book signed by Whitman and a first edition Leaves of Grass, plus a fun gift shop. I highly recommend visiting this place if you're a fan of Walt Whitman!
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October 2022 by Jason Macey
The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association does an exceptional job of brining the place and the poet to vibrant life for its visitors. While Whitman only lived in Huntington Station during the first four years of his life, the influence of his birthplace and his first formative years is clearly on display.
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September 2022 by Nancy Dreier
Lots of history. Informative visitors center and Great tour of WW house.
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August 2022 by Lee C.
I have always wanted to visit Walt Whitman's birthplace, so my teen daughter and I decided to go. It was easy to find via GPS and they have their own parking lot. Upon entering the Interpretive Center, we were greeted warmly by Barbara. Barbara gave us a brief history of the birthplace and told us that the original property was 60 acres. She gave us some time to read all of the interesting information in the center, showed us a short film and then took us to the house. I have been on many historical tours in my lifetime, but this one was by far the most engaging and fun tour that I have ever been on. Barbara's enthusiasm was contagious! We spent over two hours learning about Walt Whitman and also bought some great items in the gift shop. Thank you Barbara for a great day!
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June 2022 by Bill Clinton
Was advertised as donations optional to enter. But in actuality, there's an $8 per person admission charge. Considering the size of the grounds, $2 per person would be more reasonable. #ripoff
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May 2022 by Ling Huang
Well-maintained New York State historic site. Walt Whitman Jr. was born here and lived here until he was 4, before moving to Brooklyn. There are a couple artifacts from that time and original pieces on display. They also have art program there. The guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. You can park next to the house (about a dozen spaces) or along the side street.
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May 2022 by Tim Carroll
Received an excellent one-to-one tour of the house. The guide was amazingly informative. Wish I had arrived earlier than a half-hour before closing so I would have had more time in the Interpretive Center.
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May 2022 by John Meder
The staff are fantastic. They are knowledgeable and engaging. We had fun. A great afternoon excursion.
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March 2022 by Karine Wang
This is a really cool place to check out but can be easily missed since the sign is a little inconspious. The admission for the tour is $8, Barbara, my tour guide was super friendly and shared many great details of Mr. Whitman's life. The tour of the house where Mr. Whitman was born was definitely worth it, and the "visiting center" gave great detail of Mr. Whitman's life. There was also a giftshop but unfortunately I was pressed for time and had to leave before I had a chance to check it out. Would love to bring family and friends back.
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November 2021 by Lisa Diaz Meyer
Perfect place for writers, poets and those who love Long Island history.
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October 2021 by Jessica Price
Our tour guide Laurie was fantastic! A great day so close to home with tons of information.
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September 2021 by Douglas Dowell
Informative tour with excellent tour guide. You get a good feeling of Walt Whitman's life in this home.
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August 2021 by Brenda F.
What a cute beautiful place that is very hidden and easy to drive right passed it. I scored free library tickets from my library. Upon entering you must wear a mask or prepare to get scolded ( I got scolded haha). They provided me with a mask ;It's okay I don't take it personal. We had a witty tour guide who took us around. We had a nice tour. The house was beautiful and well maintained. The experience was full of history. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves. Would absolutely recommend.
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July 2021 by Louis Abbatepaolo
Nice place to learn about Long Islands most famous poet and writer.
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June 2021 by Don H
Definitely worth coming and getting a tour of this museum. You learn a lot about the greatest American poet.
