Morris-Jumel Mansion
New York City, New York, United States
Historic house · established
The Story
Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence has a ghost-story tradition strong enough that the museum hosts paranormal investigations inside its period rooms.
The Hauntings
Morris-Jumel Mansion has welcomed paranormal investigators for decades, including Hans Holzer and modern television teams. Its programming invites guests to explore reported shifts in activity during the building’s restoration and consider whether long-dead residents still keep watch over their former home. Stories frequently connect the haunting to the strong-willed former resident Eliza Jumel, although the museum’s invitation does not require guests to accept a single supernatural identity. This is both an eighteenth-century house museum and a setting for modern, operator-sanctioned ghost exploration.
The History
The Upper Manhattan house dates to the eighteenth century and remains a protected historic residence and museum, set within Roger Morris Park.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- Morris-Jumel Mansion: October–November 2026 Construction Investigations (history)
- Morris-Jumel Mansion: Visit and Temporary Closure (history)
- Morris-Jumel Mansion: Paranormal Historical Investigations (reports)
- Morris-Jumel Mansion: October–November 2026 Construction Investigations (visiting)
- Morris-Jumel Mansion: Visit and Temporary Closure (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
The mansion reports temporary closure for ordinary interior visits during roof work in October 2026; its surrounding park and some walking tours remain available. Separate ticketed paranormal events during construction are advertised for dates in October and November. These do not confer unrestricted entry.