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Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage Museum
Stevenson on his South Pacific
voyage
Discover a Literary Treasure
About the Museum
The Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage Museum in Saranac Lake, New York was the 1887–1888 residence of the author of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and many more. The Scottish author came for his health and wrote some of his best work here before setting sail for Samoa. ​
Carefully preserved with a rich collection of artifacts, Stevenson's former home is a hidden gem . It offers an
intimate look at Stevenson’s life, work, and legacy.
The world’s first site dedicated to Stevenson is a must-see for book lovers, Adirondack adventurers, and anyone interested in what he called “the art of living.”
Saving Stevenson's Home
This literary treasure is in critical need of restoration. Preserving Stevenson’s home depends largely on donations. Every contribution makes a difference. If you'd like to help save a piece of history, consider supporting our all-volunteer effort to preserve and revitalize what Stevenson called "a first-rate place."
Every Donation Counts
Every Donation Counts
The cottage museum houses a rich collection of artifacts from Stevenson’s infant cap to the last pen he ever used. Largely donated by his family and friends, it features scores of his personal belongings along with letters and writings. One of the premier Stevenson collections in the world, it follows his life from Scotland to Samoa.​​
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Our Collection
From his invalid bedside desk and blood-speckled handkerchief to his ice skates, riding boots, and sailing gear, our collection offers an intimate encounter with an author who suffered debilitating illness but still lived a life as adventurous as his stories.
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Visitor Reviews
Special Visitor:
Leading American essayist Phillip Lopate on his visit to the home of one of his favorite writers: ​"I’ve been to a lot of writers’ houses in my life, and this is one of the better ones. . . It has a tremendous amount of potential, and I hope it will begin to draw donors to make it everything it could be.” -Phillip Lopate
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