The historic Hendrick I. Lott House in Marine Park is set to undergo interior renovations to transform the 18th-century Dutch colonial home into a fully operational museum.
The renovations, slated to begin in early 2026, will modernize the home’s infrastructure while preserving its historic details. The updates will include new electrical, plumbing and air conditioning systems, along with accessibility improvements, allowing visitors to explore the home’s interior for the first time, according to a press release.
Once open, the museum will focus on the history of the Lott family, the farm’s past residents and workers, and the surrounding neighborhood. As the first public museum in Brooklyn’s former marshland, the opening marks a significant moment for Marine Park’s cultural development.
The Lott House, built in built in 1720, remained in the family for more than 250 years, with a direct descendant living there until 1989. The city purchased the house in 2002, completing exterior and landscape renovations in 2013.
The upcoming interior work will pave the way for an inaugural program calendar featuring exhibitions and interpretive events.
