Lambert Castle Museum Paterson

“The Castle,” a well-known landmark in Northern New Jersey, is located on Garret Mountain overlooking the City of Paterson. Once a private residence, the building is fashioned after an English castle.  Catholina Lambert, an English immigrant who made his fortune in the silk industry, built the Castle in 1892-93.   He named it “Belle Vista.”   Many prominent individuals of that era, including President McKinley, visited the Lambert family in their luxurious residence.

Admission to the Museum is free for all members of the Passaic County Historical Society during the 10-month exhibition period. Adults -  $5.00

Senior Citizens (65+) – $4.00

Children ages 5-17 – $3.00

Children under age 5 – No Charge

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lambert Castle Museum, situated high atop Garret Mountain Reservation (County park) overlooking the City of Paterson, is located at 3Valley Road at the Paterson-Clifton border.