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Old Croton Bike Tour

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $40
  • 476 5th Ave, New York, NY
  • 3 hours

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  • $40
  • New York Public Library @ 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018
  • 3 hours
  • The rain date for this event will be Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 pm.
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What you'll learn in this bike class:

In response to epidemics and fires, the Old Croton Aqueduct, completed in 1842, began delivering water to New York City from the Croton River more than 40 miles north. It was an incredible feat of engineering that supplied the city with 40 million gallons of clean drinking water daily for more than 100 years. 

Inspired by our upcoming exhibition To Quench the Thirst of New Yorkers: The Croton Aqueduct at 175 (opens September 2), join Matt Malina, Director of NYC H20, for a bike tour of the vestiges of the Old Croton Aqueduct. Stops will include the foundation of the main branch of the New York Public Library, built on original stones from the Distributing Reservoir, and High Bridge, the city's oldest bridge, which opened as part of the aqueduct in 1848.  

Please note, attendees must provide their own bike and helmet and will need to sign a waiver before the tour begins in order to participate. 

The rain date for this event will be Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 pm. 

Refund Policy

All sales are final; refunds not permitted. Exchanges and credit for future programs only.

Programs and dates may be subject to change.

The Museum reserves the right to refused admission to latecomers.

For curator-led group tours:

  • Space is limited to 25 participants and advance registration is required.
  • Enrollment will close on Tuesday, October 1st at noon.
  • Check in with Visitors Services upon entering the museum to receive a designated tour sticker.
  • Meet the curator in the rotunda on the first floor under the Starlight chandelier.
  • Minimum enrollment must be reached or the event may be canceled by email notification on October 1st and fully refunded.
  • All sales are final.

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  • Old Croton Bike Tour

    Reviewed by Ross F. on 10/29/2017
    Tour Guide Matt from NYV H2O was informed, attentive to the group, spoke clearly and audibly. I've no complaints!
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