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Montauk · History

Second House Museum

The 1746 Second House interprets cattle-keeping, Indigenous context and Montauk’s resort transformation.

THE EDITORIAL BRIEF

Know why it belongs in the day.

Use the checked visitor information below to choose the timing and format of your visit. Reconfirm changing details with the operator.

Town
Montauk
Category
History
Address
12 Second House Road, Montauk, NY 11954
Opening information
The historical society currently lists Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Reconfirm the current schedule before travel.
Admission & booking
Check current exhibition and admission information with the historical society.
Access to confirm
Ask about the restored house’s entrance and the rooms you plan to visit.
Directions
Open address in maps ↗
Source reviewed
November 3, 2026 · Official source ↗

BEST FOR

Ranching & resort history

BEFORE YOU BUILD AROUND IT

Three useful planning notes

01

Confirm first

Check current exhibition and admission information with the historical society.

02

Time it well

The historical society currently lists Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Reconfirm the current schedule before travel.

03

Keep it local

Use this as a compact history or rainy-day alternative alongside village lunch, rather than adding another coastal drive.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

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