General Theological Seminary

West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

Founded in 1817, this is the oldest seminary of the Episcopal Church in America. The school, which sits in the midst of the beautiful Chelsea historic district, has been working hard lately to make sure it can preserve its best asset – the garden-like campus snuggled in the middle of its full block of buildings – even as Chelsea development sprouts up all around it.

This peaceful haven is the perfect spot for finding respite, either before or after your neighborhood gallery crawl. To visit, ring the buzzer at the garden gate, located halfway down 21st St between Ninth and Tenth Aves.

Contact

Address

440 W 21st St. btwn Ninth & Tenth Aves, Chelsea

Get In Touch

212-243-5150

https://www.gts.edu/

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