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Review & FAQ:

  • What is Old Westbury Gardens?
    • Old Westbury Gardens is a beautiful Charles II-style mansion surrounded by 200 acres of magnificent formal gardens, woodlands, landscaped grounds, ponds, and lakes.
  • Who built Old Westbury Gardens?
    • The mansion was built in 1906 for John S. Phipps and his family and was designed by renowned English architect George A. Crawley.
  • What is inside Westbury House?
    • Westbury House is filled with fine original English antiques and art accumulated during its 50 years as the Phipps family's residence.
  • Is Old Westbury Gardens open to visitors?
    • Yes, Westbury Gardens is open to visitors, and guides provide informative tours of the mansion and its formal gardens.
  • What types of events are held at Old Westbury Gardens?
    • It hosts school visits, children's events and programs, family programs, classic car shows, museum exhibits, indoor and outdoor classical music concerts, lectures, pop concerts, and many other events.

Address: 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568, Phone: 516-333-0048

Old Westbury Gardens
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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