Community, Creativity & Storytelling

Come experience ART that awakens, PROGRAMS that enliven, NATURE that nourishes, and STORIES that inspire.

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    Discover Edith Wharton

    The Mount is a turn-of-the-century home, designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902.
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    Join a Program

    From lectures and music to yoga and art, we have year-round events to engage any age.
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    Explore the Grounds

    Our trails and historic gardens are free to the public and open dawn to dusk all year.

The Mount, built by Edith Wharton in 1902, is a historic house museum, cultural center, and public park. We present over 100 programs year-round, including tours, author talks, readings, live music, children’s programs, outdoor sculptures, and more.

Our Main House, Bookstore, and Terrace Café will open for our 2025 season on May 10, 2025! 

The gardens and grounds are free and open daily from dawn to dusk.

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Become a Member

Join us in preserving the intellectual, artistic, and humanitarian legacy of Edith Wharton and her historic home. Your membership supports vibrant community programming, writers’ talks and residencies, and exciting exhibitions that champion storytelling and the arts.

As a member, you will gain exclusive benefits to enhance and deepen your experience at The Mount! All members receive unlimited visits throughout the season, as well as special event invitations, and discounts.

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