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Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury Gardens is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in Old Westbury, New York. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Old Westbury Gardens?

Old Westbury Gardens is the former estate of businessman John Shaffer Phipps (1874–1958), an heir to the Phipps family fortune, in Nassau County, New York. Located at 71 Old Westbury Road in Old Westbury, the property was converted into a museum home in 1959. It is open for tours from April through October.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Old Westbury Gardens
Type
Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
City
Old Westbury
State
New York
Website
http://www.oldwestburygardens.org
IMLS Museum ID
8403600519
Coordinates
40.76853, -73.60163
What kind of museum is Old Westbury Gardens?

Old Westbury Gardens is classified as a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more arboretum, botanical garden & nature centers →

Where is Old Westbury Gardens located?

Old Westbury Gardens is located in Old Westbury, New York at approximately 40.76853, -73.60163. See the map above.

Does Old Westbury Gardens have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.oldwestburygardens.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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