• Overview

    The Van Kirk Homestead Museum was once the 1780 residence of the multigenerational Van Kirk family. From 1920-1970s it was a former dairy farm. The house was dedicated in 2007 as a historic Sparta property and in November 2013 the Sparta Historical Society became its owner.


    It is the only historic house and museum in Sussex County with the luxury of having period rooms in the older sections, themed galleries in newer areas and a major changing exhibition gallery. Every year, there are three changing exhibits - spring, summer arts, and fall for visitors to enjoy and return again.


    Open April - December on the 2nd & 4th Sundays from 1 - 4 pm with 2 pm talk.

  • Amenities

    • Free Admission
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • Restaurant Latour at Crystal Springs Resort
        7.7 MI
        973-453-3277
        View >
      • Black Forest Inn
        10.9 MI
        973-347-3344
        View >
      • Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille
        19.2 MI
        973-539-6666
        View >
      • Cenzino Ristorante
        19.7 MI
        201-337-6693
        View >
      • Rare The Steakhouse
        22.5 MI
        973-256-6699
        View >
      • Cloverleaf Tavern
        22.9 MI
        973-226-9812
        View >
      • Calandra's Italian Village
        23.2 MI
        973-226-8889
        View >
      • Osteria Morini
        23.4 MI
        908-221-0040
        View >
    •  Lodging

      • Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
        3.6 MI
        973-697-3140
        View >
      • SunAir Lakeside Campground
        6.7 MI
        973-697-3489
        View >
      • Wooden Duck Bed & Breakfast
        7.0 MI
        973-300-0395
        View >
      • Holiday Inn Express & Suites
        7.3 MI
        973-940-8888
        View >
      • Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Resort
        7.6 MI
        View >
      • Crystal Springs Resort
        7.9 MI
        855-600-9486
        View >
      • Tamaracks Country Villa B&B
        8.3 MI
        973-448-8770
        View >
      • Econo Lodge
        8.5 MI
        973-383-3922
        View >
      View More +
    •  Activities

      • SkyView Golf Club
        1.8 MI
        973-726-4653
        View >
      • Rock Discovery Center
        2.0 MI
        973-209-7212
        View >
      • Fossil Discovery Center
        2.0 MI
        973-209-7212
        View >
      • Sterling Hill Mining Museum
        2.0 MI
        973-209-7212
        View >
      • Andersen Farms
        2.1 MI
        973-383-8335
        View >
      • Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub
        2.2 MI
        973-729-8428
        View >
      View More +
    •  Events

      • Dahlia Walk
        Oct. 7-14, 2023
        4.8 MI
        973-579-7382
        View >
      • Lake Hopatcong Lake-Wide Community Cleanup
        Nov. 2, 2023
        4.9 MI
        973-663-2500
        View >
      • Crystal Springs Music Festival
        Oct. 7, 2023
        7.7 MI
        844.205.1857
        View >
      • Harvest, Honey & Honey Festival
        Oct. 21, 2023
        7.8 MI
        973-579-0500
        View >
      • Lake Loop 2023
        Oct. 1, 2023
        8.6 MI
        973-663-2500
        View >
      • 10th Annual Tri-County Fair
        Jun. 13-16, 2024
        11.0 MI
        973-783-1010
        View >
      • Magic & Mentalist Performance by Simon Mandal
        Sep. 29, 2023
        11.7 MI
        973-838-7770
        View >
      • Party at the Palace
        Oct. 7, 2023
        11.8 MI
        973-347-4946
        View >
      View More +
      •   Activities

        SkyView Golf Club
        1.8 MI
        973-726-4653
        View >
      •   Activities

        Rock Discovery Center
        2.0 MI
        973-209-7212
        View >
      •   Activities

        Fossil Discovery Center
        2.0 MI
        973-209-7212
        View >
      •   Activities

        Sterling Hill Mining Museum
        2.0 MI
        973-209-7212
        View >
      •   Activities

        Andersen Farms
        2.1 MI
        973-383-8335
        View >
      •   Activities

        Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub
        2.2 MI
        973-729-8428
        View >
      •   Lodging

        Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
        3.6 MI
        973-697-3140
        View >
      •   Events

        Dahlia Walk
        Oct. 7-14, 2023
        4.8 MI
        973-579-7382
        View >
      View More +

Explore Van Kirk Homestead Museum