Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

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This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore. However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve his health and began a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life."

Front Parlor

The shirt TR was wearing, the speech he was giving, and the eyeglass case that was in his breast pocket when he was shot in Milwaukee, WI.

Nursery at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

The Nursery at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

Master Bedroom

Master bedroom, where TR was born

Front Parlor

Master bedroom, where TR was born

Dining Room

A view of Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace dining room

Library

The middle parlor, or library, at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

Exhibits

The exhibits in the visitor center

Lion's Room

Taxidermy pieces on display in the Lion's Room

Lion's Room

Taxidermy pieces and TR's Assistant Secretary to the Navy desk on display in the Lion's Room

Historic Auditorium

A historic photo of the auditorium (4th floor) when museum opened in 1923.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior

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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is located in New York City at 28 East 20th Street, between Park Avenue South and Broadway.

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Visitor Center Visitor Center

Please Note: Due to COVID-19, the visitor center remains closed. Please visit the park's website (www.nps.gov/thrb) for more information. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Visitor Center is located within Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace. The visitor center includes: information desk, book/gift store, exhibits, park film, lockers, and bathrooms.

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